| ID 2465 |
REF h1 |
Length: 38' |
Year: 2025 |
Location: Netherlands |
Price: Price on Request |
| Hull Material: Fiberglass |
Total HP: 620 |
Details:
Experience the new 2025 Northern Bay 38 Downeast Sport Cruiser, delivering 28-30-knot top speeds with an FPT 620 HP diesel.
Engineered for exceptional efficiency, the Northern Bay hull form is among the most easily driven Downeast designs -- delivering impressive performance and fuel economy per horsepower.
Built in the Netherlands to CE Class B (Offshore) certification, this proven Downeast design combines classic Maine heritage with advanced European composite craftsmanship.
Pricing from $695,000, depending on finish and equipment.
Available for U.S. buyers through Midcoast Yacht Brokerage, exclusive representatives.
Offered as custom kit builds -- including hull, top, and structural components -- or as fully finished yachts in Sport Cruiser, Downeast Yacht, and Offshore Sportfish configurations. Kit-build pricing available on request.
PLAYLIST 8 VIDEOS - See Below
SPECIFICATIONS
Length: 38'9"
Beam: 13'9"
Draft: 3'9"
Displacement: 9.5 Tons
Power: FPT 620 HP Diesel (ZF 305 Gear)
Speed: 28-30 knots (Top)
Certification: CE Class B Offshore (200 miles)
PERFORMANCE
600 rpm - approx. 8 knots (trolling approx. 5 knots)
1800 rpm - approx. 18-20 knots
1950 rpm - approx. 21-22 knots
2450 rpm - approx. 28-30 knots
HULL & DECK
Polyester Northern Bay 38 hull
Vacuum-infused Corecell H80/epoxy Top
Barrier coat bottom finish
Integrated stringers, bulkheads, and framing
Scuppers, glassed-in exhaust, and through-hull fittings
Deck and cockpit coaming
Solid glass inserts for cleats and mooring bit
Hull and deck glassed together
WINDOWS
Frameless laminated safety glass with baked-on ceramic frit border. The front windows are 8 mm and the side windows 6 mm, built to commercial vessel standards. The black ceramic border is a fused enamel layer that protects the bonding adhesive from UV light, prevents edge heating, and provides a clean, modern appearance without external frames.
INTERIOR
Composite interior construction
V-berth with enclosed head and shower
Galley on starboard side
L-shaped settee on port side
Dual helm and navigator seats
Custom cabinetry and finish options
ENGINE & PROPULSION
FPT Cursor 9-620 engine with ZF 305 gear
Halyard 6"-8" muffler
Exalto 2 3/8" shaft with dripless seal
ZF controls with trolling function
28" Nibral propeller
TANKAGE
Fuel: 316 gal polyethylene tank
Water: 53 gal polyethylene tank
Separ dual switchable fuel filters
STEERING
Hydro Slave Class 2.5 dual-ram hydraulic assembly
R.E. Thomas rudder port and bronze fittings
1/2" stainless rudder with 2" shaft
Bronze backing plate with zinc anode at transom
RAILS & HARDWARE
Composite lift and spray rails (epoxy filled)
Bino 90 rub rail with PVC quarter guards
316 stainless bow strip and handrails
316 stainless air intake grills
Self-draining cockpit hatches (316 S.S. & 5083 Aluminum)
Custom aluminum mast (powder coated)
316 stainless swim ladder, cleats, mooring bit, and chocks
Ceramic windows and Gebo hatches
BOW THRUSTER
Max Power CT-125 (7-1/4" diameter, 24 Volt)
ELECTRICAL / ELECTRONICS
Victron Energy Multiplus inverter/charger (24V / 220V)
Battery bank: 2 x 230AH, 2 x 130AH, 2 x Ultima Yellow Top YT 5.5S
Simrad radar and navigation
5G antenna
NMEA 2000 CAN bus integration
Hella Naviled Pro navigation lights
Vocare LED forward and stern lights
Exalto commercial-duty wipers (4)
SYSTEMS & EQUIPMENT
Halyard muffler, ZF controls with trolling
Hydro Slave dual-ram steering
Victron inverter/charger system
Simrad navigation suite
Max Power bow thruster
CERTIFICATION
CE Hull Certificate Class B (hull or kit)
Complete CE Certificate Class B (finished boat up to 800 HP)
Hull number on stainless plate (2x)
Builder's plaque and owner's manual
POWER / DRIVE OPTIONS
Seatorque ST-225 shaft system
Volvo Penta D11-725
Volvo Penta D13-1000
OPTIONS & UPGRADES
Custom interiors: Yacht, Cruiser, or Sportfish finish
Bar and entertainment layouts
Swim platform and transom door
SPORT FISHING OPTIONS
Second helm station
Tackle station
Tuna door and outriggers
Rod holders and live bait well
Insulated fish holds
PLAYLIST - 8 VIDEOS - Viewable up to 4k
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-2HLanVMhOSonvkE_016Nb4wNAqIo_dN
THE STORY -- Origins of the Northern Bay 38 Design
In August 2001, Dutch boat builder Perry Kuiper came to Maine looking for a design to build a fast lobster boat in the Netherlands. While attending the Lobster Boat Races in Searsport, Maine, he met Keith Otis of Otis Enterprises Marine Corporation (OEM) in Searsport, who introduced him to John Hutchins of Downeast Boats & Composites in Penobscot, Maine. A few days later, John and Perry met to review a lines drawing for a 38′ design by Thomas Bernardi Jr., which became the starting point for what would evolve into the fast and efficient Northern Bay 38.
Perry Kuiper and John Hutchins moved forward in 2001, combining their efforts in the development of the Northern Bay 38. They engaged C.W. Paine Marine Architects of Camden, Maine, to refine Bernardi's design, optimizing its form and performance, and to produce build-ready AutoCAD drawings for production of the molds in Europe.
The original Northern Bay 38 plug and hull molds were built in the Netherlands by Perry Kuiper, who made the sole investment and personally carried out the development work using the refined AutoCAD drawings from C.W. Paine. To begin production, Kuiper constructed a full-scale plug - the precisely shaped master vessel form used to create the female production mold - and further refined the hull design during its fairing and finishing. From this master plug, he produced the original production molds and completed the first Northern Bay 38 hull. John Hutchins, from Penobscot, Maine, visited the site during construction and advised Kuiper on Downeast building methods and practical details, lending his Maine fiberglass boatbuilding experience to the project. The collaboration combined Hutchins' proven construction knowledge with Kuiper's craftsmanship and investment, bringing the 38′ Northern Bay to life.
A second set of molds was later fabricated in the United States by John Hutchins, who went on to lay up approximately 60 hulls for other finishers, but he personally completed and launched the final Northern Bay 38, Zophia, a beautifully finished Downeast sportfish built at Downeast Boats & Composites in Penobscot, Maine.
Perry Kuiper also laid up an additional seven finished boats in the Netherland and seven hulls in Maine for a total of 74 Northern Bay 38s, with most of these hulls and tops finished by other well-known boat builders. Together, their combined work earned the Northern Bay 38 a strong reputation among lobstermen, sportfishermen, and Downeast yacht enthusiasts.
Today, Perry Kuiper is building custom Northern Bay 38s in the Netherlands, six boats to date, powered by 400-800 HP engines and carrying full EU certification, including a September 2025 launch powered by an FPT 620 HP engine, combining Maine tradition with modern European composite technology and craftsmanship. Hull #7 is now in layup for the next Northern Bay 38 Euro-Build.
Research for this historical brief by Midcoast Yacht & Ship Brokerage. All information provided herein is subject to verification, revision, and change without notice. Historical details are presented in good faith and are believed to be accurate.
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MORE INFORMATION ON ENGINE OPTIONS AND DISPLACEMENT WEIGHT
Displacement & Engine Range -- Northern Bay 38 Class
The 9.0-10.5 metric ton range (= 9.9-11.6 U.S. tons) represents a fully finished composite Northern Bay 38 with Corecell/Nidacore bulkheads and a solid fiberglass hull, including normal outfitting, tankage, gear, and machinery.
Typical breakdown by configuration:
9.0-9.3 t (= 9.9-10.2 U.S. tons)
Lighter sportfish builds with Cummins QSC 540 HP or FPT 570 HP; minimal interior, basic layout.
9.8-10.2 t (= 10.8-11.2 U.S. tons)
Cruiser configurations with more joinery, generator, air conditioning, and larger fuel/water capacity.
10.5 t + (= 11.6 + U.S. tons)
High-spec or heavier-engine builds such as Volvo D13 800 HP or MAN V8 800 HP, with additional systems and finish weight.
These powerplants add roughly 500-700 lb over a Cummins 540, and the associated gear, shafts, and exhaust typically increase displacement by another half ton.
Engine Displacement & Power Guidance
9-liter class: 500-620 HP -- ideal base engines (Cummins QSC, FPT N67)
11-liter class: 525-725 HP -- balanced cruiser/sportfish choice
13-liter class: up to 1000 HP -- upper-performance range
16-liter / CAT C18: up to 1200 HP -- oversized, beyond standard NB 38 requirements
The most suitable engines for the Northern Bay 38 are in the 9-13 liter range, including the MAN V8, all of which fit comfortably under the cabin sole. Info provided by Perry Kuiper, Northern Bay Boats.
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