Only 15 Made — We Found One for $39K | LeComte Northeast 38 MKII TOUR

#boatfoolssailing #williamtripp #sailing #sailboatforsale #barnfind Only 15 Made — We Found One for $39K | LeComte Northeast 38 MKII TOUR Ahoy BoatFools Nation! Every once in a while, a boat shows up that stops us in our tracks. This is one of those boats. Canadian Ken and I were tipped off to what can only be described as a true barn find — a 1966 LeComte Northeast 38 MKII, owned by the same family for more than 20 years and now quietly coming to market. And here’s the kicker… Only 15 of these Mark II models were ever built. Designed by legendary naval architect William H. Tripp Jr. and built in Holland by LeComte Yachts, the Northeast 38 represents a golden era of yacht design — where performance, craftsmanship, and beauty were expected to coexist. The perfect boat for the nostalgic mariner... CHAPTERS: 00:00 Opener 00:23 Intro to this STUNNER! 02:12 Keel, Rudder & Topsides 06:17 HUGE Cockpit 09:47 Up to the Bow 14:00 Below Deck 16:11 Galley & Nav Station 18:25 The Head 19:10 V-Berth 21:11 The Diesel! 24:03 Final Thoughts And this one? She absolutely delivers. What Makes This Boat Special: Timeless lines that turn heads in any harbor Solid fiberglass hull + Airex-cored decks (no soft, wet wood-cored decks!) Sea-kindly motion and proven offshore pedigree Classic teak interior with that unmistakable warmth With an LOA of 38’3” and a narrow, elegant beam, this is a boat that feels every bit like a proper offshore thoroughbred. The Market Reality: Comparable Northeast 38s have recently listed between $42K–$49K. This one? $39,000. And when you factor in condition, pedigree, and sheer rarity… it starts to feel like something more than just a listing. TO CONTACT THE SELLER FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE EMAIL: joel.rackliffe@gmail.com ⚠️ The Pattern We Keep Seeing After touring more than 100 sailboats, we’ve noticed something: Some boats don’t sit. They get chosen. And boats like this — honest, well-kept, and quietly exceptional — tend to disappear fast. So the question is: Is this one of those boats? If you’re into classic sailboats, bluewater designs, or just appreciate a boat that was built when things were done right… this is one you don’t want to miss. ⚓ Let us know in the comments: Would you take this over a modern production boat? See you next time! -BoatFools Sailing Team Real boats, real people, real fun! Sailboats for the Rest of Us! Join us for full boat tours, expert insights, and sailing adventures—all with a touch of humor.