Designed by Bill Tripp and built by A. LeComte of Holland known for their quality construction, sold glass hull, Airex-cored decks and high quality yacht interiors. The Northeast 38 is a vessel of elegant simplicity and sea kindly sailing characteristics. DELPHI is the Mk III version with mast more aft and features a Spade Rudder. A head turner in any harbor; A true Classic, heirloom vessel.
KEY SPECIFICATIONS

Vessel Name: Delphi

Builder: LECOMTE

Model: Northeast 38

Model Year: 1968

Year Built: 1968

Category: Cruising or Racing Sailboat

Country: United States

MLS #: 441095

Length: 38.25 (11.66m)

Draft: 5' 11" (1.8m)

Beam: 10' 10" (3.3m)

Water Capacity: 110 Gal

Holding Tank: 9 Gal

Manufacturer: westerbeke

Model: 38B

Engine Hours: 2350

Engine Type: Inboard

Fuel Type: Diesel

Horsepower: 37

Details
Designed by Bill Tripp and built by A. LeComte of Holland known for their quality construction, sold glass hull, Airex-cored decks and high quality yacht interiors. The Northeast 38 is a vessel of elegant simplicity and sea kindly sailing characteristics. DELPHI is the Mk III version with mast more aft and features a Spade Rudder. A head turner in any harbor; A true Classic, heirloom vessel.

INTERIOR ACCOMMODATIONS


Entering down the three steps of the companionway you will find a well laid-out

Galley to port with with a three (3) burner propane range with oven and broiler, a SS galley sink with Hot & cold pressure water and a deep ice box with Adler Barbour Refrigeration. Opposite to starboard, convenient to the companionway is the Navigation Station with large chart table with lifting lid for chart storage, a sliding stool and room for electronics. Moving forward to the Main Salon there is a drop leaf dining table, port and starboard settees each with pilot berth above and outboard, there is a large overhead hatch w/screen. Continuing forward to starboard you will find a Dutch Tiled, Solid Fuel, Cabin Heater. Continuing forward to port is the Ship's Head with a Sealand Traveler Fresh Water Toilet w/internal 9 gal. holding tank. Opposite to starboard is a good size hanging locker. Moving forward through the main bulkhead privacy door is the Stateroom, you will find a large V-berth (with Filler) a hanging locker to starboard with a chest of drawers opposite to port with a cabinet above and additional storage drawers under the berth. there is a large overhead hatch with screen for light and ventilation.

 

GALLEY:   


  • SS Galley Sink w/ hot & Cold pressure water 
  • Raritan Six (6) Gallon Hot Water Heater (2005)  
  • Ice Box w/ Adler Barbour Refrigeration 
  • Force 10 Three (3) Burner Propane Gimbaled Range w/oven and broiler
  • Storage cabinets below and above

 

HEAD:

  • Fresh Water Flush Sealand Traveler toilet w/ integral 9 gallon holding tank  which can be emptied via pump-out through deck fitting or on-board discharge pump. 
  • Sink w/hot and cold pressure water. 
  • Vanity w/ mirror.
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ACCOMMODATIONS:

  • Port & Starboard Pull-out Settee berths
  • Port & Starboard Pilot berths
  • Large V-berth Forward with filler
  • Drop Leaf Dining table (Gimbaled) with Wine storage below
  • Dutch Tiled Solid Fuel Heating Stove
  • Main Cabin Lights are LED

           

 

 ENGINE and ELECTRICAL

  • 1996 WESTERBEKE DIESEL MODEL 38B
  • 2,350 HOURS
  • 37 HP
  • RACOR FUEL FILTER
  • PERKO RAW WATER FILTER
  • EDSON THROTTLE AND SHIFT
  • DIRECT DRIVE
  • 3 BLADE BRONZE FEATHERING MAX-PROP
  • 30 AMP SHORE POWER
  • TWO GROUP 31 GEL HOUSE BATTERIES
  • ONE GROUP 31 GEL ENGINE START BATTERY
  • BATTERY SELECTOR SWITCH
  • 100 AMP ALTERNATOR ON ENGINE (2001)
  • XANTREX 30 AMP BATTERY CHARGER (2007)
  • BALMAR SMART GAUGE BATTERY MONITOR (2016)
  • AUTOMATIC BILGE PUMP
  • ELECTRICAL PANELS: 220V., 30 AMP AC, 2 BASS 12V dc PANELS W/ LABELED BREAKERS AND BATTERY TEST SWITCH, DC MAIN BREAKER
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ELECTRONIC INSTRUMENTS:

  • DATA MARINE S-2000 DL - DEPTH SOUNDER
  • DATA MARINE S100KL II SPEED/KNOT LOG
  • DATA MARINE LX360 Q WIND DIRECTION/SPEED
  • (THERE IS ONE SPARE OF EACH OF THE ABOVE INSTRUMENTS)
  • FURUNO MARINE RADAR/CHARTPLOTTER (2005)
  • RITCHIE GLOBEMASTER COMPASS (2005)
  • STANDARD HORIZON SPECTRUM VHF AT THE NAV. STATION
  • STANDARD HORIZON ECLIPSE VHF AT THE HELM
  • AUTOHELM ST7000 AUTO PILOT
  • AUTOHELM ST600R REMOTE
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SAILS:

  • HARDING FULLY BATTANED MAIN SAIL w/Slab Reefing -1999
  • LAZY JACKS
  • HARDING #2 GENOA 120% -1999
  • NORTH WORKING JIB 100% - 2010
  • HOOD #1 GENOA 165%
  • HOOD SPINNAKER (IN SOCK)
  • RATSEY STORM JIB
  • RATSEY STORM TRISAIL
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DECK HARDWARE:

  • TWO BARIENT #28 PRIMARY WINCHES
  • TWO BARRIENT # 22 SECONDARY WINCHES
  • HARKEN ST MAIN HALYARD WINCH - 2000
  • TWO FIXED SPRINNAKER RETURN BLOCKS ON AFT TOERAIL
  • VETUS-MAXWELL RC80 VERTICAL ROPE/CHAIN WINDLESS WITH CAPSTAN - 2012 WITH FOOT SWITCHES AT THE BOW OR BY TOGGLE SWITCH AT THE HELM
  • GROCO SALTWATER DECK WASHDOWN PUMP AND HOSE IN PORT COCKPIT LOCKER
  • MANUAL BILGE PUMP BELOW DECK PLATE AT COCKPIT
  • EMERGENCY TILLER FITS ON RUDDER POST BELOW DECK PLATE 
  • COCKPIT SHADE COVER (FROM MAST TO BACKSTAY)
  • COLD FRESH WATER OUTLET ON PORTSIDE FOR HAND-HELD SHOWER
  • HOT WATER SHOWER IN COCKPIT - 2005
  • TAYLOR MADE SWIM LADDER AT STARBOARD GATE
  • TWO 4" COWL VENTS W/DORADE IN MAIN CABIN
  • ONE 4" COWL VENT OVER CHAIN LOCKER
  • TWO 4" LOCKER/ENGINE VENTILATORS AT STERN

GROUND TACKLE:

  • 31 LB. BRUCE ANCHOR ON BOW ROLLER W/100' OF 5/16" HI TEST G4 CHAIN AND 200' OF 9/16" 3-STRAND NYLON LINE FOR VETUE-MAXWELL RC8 WINDLESS
  • ADDITIONAL ANCHORS - 18 LB. STEEL DANFORTH, 25 LB CQR PLOW AND 35 LB. FISHERMAN.
  • ADDITIONAL ANCHOR LINES - 30' OF 5/16" HI TEST CHAIN WITH 160' OF 5/8" 3-STRAND NYLON LIME, 11' OF 3/8" CHAIN WITH 160' OF 1/2" NYLON LINE, 12' OF 5/16" PROOF COIL CHAIM WITH 300' OF NYLON 11/16" NYLON LINE.
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SAFETY:

  • HORSESHOE LIFE PRESERVER ON STERN RAIL
  • LIFESLING ON STERN RAIL
  • FORSPAR FLOATING STROBE LIGHT ON STERN RAIL
  • SIRIUS SIGNAL SOS DISTRESS LIGHT
  • PERSONAL STROBE LIGHT
  • TWO (2) JACK LINES
  • FOUR (4) ADULT OFFSHORE LIFE JACKETS
  • TWO (2) ADULT INFLATABLE PFD'S WITH TETHERS
  • DOUBLE LIFELINES
  • RADAR REFLECTOR
  • TWO (2) CANISTER-POWERED FOG HORNS
  • FOUR (4) FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
  • ALL REQUIRED NAVIGATION LIGHTS PLUS SPREADER LIGHTS
  • EMERGENCY TILLER
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ADDITIONAL:

  • DELPHI is Equipped with the SPADE RUDDER Option
  • TOPSIDES AWLGRIPPED (VESTAL WHITE) - 2008
  • DECK AWLGRIPPED (MATTERHORN WHITE) - 1996
  • BOOT STRIPE AWLGRIPPED ( ARISTO BLUE) - 2008
  • BOTTOM STRIPPED AND EPOXY BARRIER COATED - 1996
  • FAIRCLOUGH WINTER COVER AND FRAME - 2004
  • FOUR (4) FENDERS
  • MULTIPLE DOCK LINES
  • COCKPIT CUSHIONS
  • TWO (2) HAND-HELD SPOTLIGHTS
  • BOATSWAIN'S CHAIR
  • TWO (2) CHAIN HOOKS W/PENDANTS
  • CANVAS HATCH COVERS FOR MAIN AND FORWARD CABINS
  • SCREEN FOR COMPANIONWAY


Covers

  • Spray hood
  • Mainsail Cover
  • Cockpit cover


Electrical Equipment

  • Shore power inlet


Electronics

  • Depthsounder
  • Radar
  • Log-speedometer
  • Wind speed and direction
  • Navigation center
  • Autopilot
  • Radio
  • Compass
  • GPS
  • VHF


Inside Equipment

  • Electric bilge pump
  • Oven
  • Manual bilge pump
  • Marine head
  • Hot water
  • Battery charger


Outside Equipment/Extras

  • Swimming ladder


Rigging

  • Steering wheel


Sails

  • Storm
  • jib
  • Battened mainsail
  • Spinnaker
  • Furling genoa
  • Trisail


38' 3"(11.66m) 1968
Cruising or Racing Sailboat
LECOMTE
$42,900 USD