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2003 True North True North 38Sold

$ 249,500

Newport Beach, California 92660

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Make
True North
Model
True North 38
Year
2003
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Length (ft)
41
Beam (ft)
13.5
Draft (ft)
3.5
Fuel
Diesel
Engine Hours
3000
Number of Engines
Single engine
Engine Type
Inboard
Cabins
N/A

Description

Explore the exceptional 2003 True North 38, a remarkable blend of beauty and practicality in yacht design. Situated in Newport Beach, California, this Downeast-style vessel is a rare find on the West Coast. With a powerful 480hp Yanmar engine, it cruises comfortably at 20 knots. Professionally maintained, it offers convenient features like twin transom doors, a sleeping loft for children, and a sliding seat arrangement for expanded seating. Experience the ocean with elegance and innovation with this LLC-owned gem.

Captain's Notes

Step aboard and the first thing you notice is the enormous cockpit—almost like a floating back porch—made for crab traps, paddleboards, or a big family dinner under the stars. The wide side decks and high bulwarks make moving forward secure, even with kids or dogs aboard. Inside, the pilothouse has excellent sightlines all around, so you’re never guessing what’s off your bow or quarter. The galley is laid out for real cooking, not just reheating, with smart storage tucked into every corner. Below, generous headroom and warm joinery feel more like a small coastal cottage than a typical express cruiser, giving this 38-footer surprising liveaboard comfort for extended weekends.

Why True North 38 in California

This True North 38 shines in waters where conditions can change quickly from flat calm to choppy and confused. The Downeast hull form, with its fine entry and solid displacement, softens the ride when afternoon winds kick up, while the single diesel keeps running costs in check for longer coastal cruises. Shallow draft lets you nose into tucked-away coves and moorings others pass by, yet the boat still feels solid and predictable offshore. With a roomy, open cockpit and protected pilothouse, it’s equally at home on cool, misty mornings or hot, sunny days when you want shade and ventilation without sacrificing the view.

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