The Northern Bay 38 was designed with a downeast built-down style hull providing a comfortable ride in many sea conditions.
The 38' Northern Bay's hull design has proven to provide higher efficient speeds with a single diesel engine requiring less power.
The 38 Northern Bay is a new and improved design with performance guaged by a combination of Speed, Seaworthiness and Economy. The 38 Northern Bay is larger in all aspects, it is a different and improved upon design over the 36. The versatile Northern Bay 38 is a great choice whether Lobstering, Sportfishing or as a Downeast Cruiser. Owners love these boats!
The Northern Bay 38 is available as kit boat!
Specifications |
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Type: |
Down East Lobsterboat |
Hull shape: |
Built Down |
Length: |
38'-2 LOA 36' 6" on the waterline |
Working space: |
14'10" to 23' 6" |
Width: |
13'4" Beam - 11'8" at transom |
Load cap.: |
8,800 lbs |
Draft: |
Draft 3'10" 4' lightly loaded |
Engine size: |
single engine from 400 to 1200 hp |
Length cockpit: |
14'10" - 18' |
Engines: |
Single |
Displacement: |
19,841 lbs |
Propellor:
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4 - 5 blade 28"up to 32" max |
Basic engine: |
John Deere 6090SFM 85, 550 hp - speeds given may not be accurate for this engine |
Steering: |
Hydraulic commercial dual ram |
Top speed: |
31knots/2600 rpm |
Fuel tanks: |
265 - 400 US gal. |
Cruising speed: |
24 knots/2100 rpm |
Hatches: |
Commercial aluminium and stainless steel |
Optional engines: |
Volvo Penta, Scania, FPT, Caterpillar, Nanni |
Wiring: |
12 or 24 volt |
Building material: |
Polyester, vinylester, Balsa or Divynicel sandwich |
Fuel filters: |
Dual Racor switchable |
Hull construction: |
Solid glass or Composite with choice of core |
Batteries: |
2 x 8D |
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Bunks: |
2 with storage under |