K-38 Owners
| Hull# | 1 | Boat Name | TOMBOY |
| Owner | Hal H. Haenel | Type | wood |
| Address | 1807 Fanning St. | Length | 38' |
| Los Angeles, CA 90026 | Launch Date | 1948-49? | |
| Phone | (323) 661-0606 | Berthed | California Yacht Club Marina Del Rey, CA |
| Hal |
| History: Tomboy is the first of the K38's originally owned by Paul Kettenburg.She has recently under gone a one year restoration, refastened, caulked and painted.She has been fitted with a new Yanmar deisel and the interior has been redone. Although not original Tomboy has a teak deck |
Return to List | Hull# | 4? | Boat Name | PANACEA II |
| Owner | Jim Ross | Type | wood |
| Address | 3441 Elbow Dr. SW | Length | 38' |
| Calgary, Alberta T2S 2J5 | Launch Date | 1948 | |
| Phone | (403) 287-2232 | Berthed | Van Isle Marina D-6 Sidney British Columbia |
| Jim |
| History: This may be the only K-38 that is planked with Port Orford Cedar on Oak. I purchased her from David Dunning of Seattle 3 years ago and am the third owner. The boat has since been re-fastned caulked and seamed with the mast and boom returned to a bright finish. Her current crusing grounds are from Seattle to Desolation Sound. |
| Hull# | 6 | Boat Name | SCANDIA |
| Owner | Andy Noren | Type | wood |
| Address | 324 8th Ave | Length | 38' |
| Fruitport Mi 49415 | Launch Date | 1949 | |
| Phone | (231) 865-6224 | Berthed | Grand Haven, MI |
| History:
Purchased from Diana
Tally of Port Townsend three years ago. Original owner thought to be
Ericson. Brought to the northwest via truck in the early '80's. Most of
its prior life was spent in San Diego.
Posted 07/04/02 |
Return to List | Hull# | 7 | Boat Name | ECHO |
| Owner | Frank Weis | Type | wood |
| Address | PO Box 1717 | Length | 38' |
| Arboles, CO 81121 | Launch Date | ? | |
| Phone | (970) 883-2622 | Berthed | Navajo Lake |
| Frank | Formerly Owned By | Donna Anderson/Arlon Johnson |
| History: I purchased "Echo" from Dona Anderson in July 2001 and had her trasported to Navajo Lake near Durango Colorado. She is currently going through exstensive cosmetic upgrades. I hope to hall her back to the west coast after a few years of restoration. |
| Previous history from Donna Anderson: I inherited Echo from the estate of Malcom "Micky" Warde January 2001. She has been partially refurbished with a new rig and Perkins 30 hp diesel in 1997. Hull and decks re-done in 1998. New sails and 2 burner Force 10 propane stove in 1999. I plan to bring her down to Port Townsend this Spring to pull her stick for paint, (it was bright). She will be offered for sale as I have another "project" I am readying for cruising. |
Return to List | Hull# | 8 | Boat Name | AMADEUS |
| Owner | Jim Girouard | Type | wood |
| Address | 1155 Market St. 11th floor | Length | 38' |
| San Francisco, CA 94103 | Launch Date | 1950 | |
| Phone | (415) 437-1155 | Berthed | Redwood City |
| Jim |
| Hull# | 9 | Boat Name | SHADOWFAX |
| Owner | Tom Nelson | Type | wood |
| Address | 405 Acooma St. | Length | 38' |
| Needles, CA 92363 | Launch Date | Jan. 1951 | |
| Phone | (702) 767-2201 | Berthed | Harbour Island West Marina #835 San Diego |
| Tom | Formerly Owned By | Stephen Meyer Howard Dentz |
| Previous History from Howard Dentz: We've owned this boat for the past 24 years. Eleven years on San Francisco Bay, 13 years on San Diego Bay. I singlehanded SHADOWFAX down the coast from S.F. to S.D. The boat handled beautifully.... particularly through a storm off Big Sur with reported winds of 60 knots and waves of thirty feet.. in heavy "sea fog". |
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| Hull# | 11 | Boat Name | HARE MARU |
| Owner | Byron Landen & David Inama | Type | wood |
| Address | P.O. Box 1673 | Length | 38' |
| Clearlake Oaks, CA 95423 | Launch Date | 1952 | |
| Phone | (707) 202-8338 | Berthed | Moss Landing |
| Byron | Formerly Owned By | Nick Lee Robert McCoy |
| History: Hare Maru is currently undergoing a complete refit. See the pictures and write-up in the Boatyard. She should be ready to sail again in the summer of '01! |
Return to List | Hull# | 13 | Boat Name | MIST |
| Owner | Richard O'Connell | Type | wood |
| Address | 4525 Sherman Oaks Ave | Length | 38' |
| Sherman Oaks, CA 91403 | Launch Date | 1952 | |
| Phone | (818) 817-7701 | Berthed | San Pedro |
| Richard |
Return to List | Hull# | 14 | Boat Name | K-REBEL |
| Owner | Paul Bethke | Type | wood |
| Address | Sandholt rd | Length | 38' |
| Moss Landing, CA | Launch Date | ||
| Phone | 831-722-9520 | Berthed | Gravelles Boat Yard, Moss Landing, CA |
Return to List | Hull# | 15 | Boat Name | COQUETTE |
| Owner | Nicholas & Claudine Nayfack | Type | wood |
| Address | 940 Rosecrans Street | Length | 38' |
| San Diego, CA 92106-3017 | Launch Date | 04/11/52 | |
| Phone | (858) 537-0235 | Berthed | San Diego Yacht Club |
| Nicholas & Claudine |
| History: "Coquette" has had an impressive racing record, which includes winning first place in K-38 and second place overall in Kettenburg Regatta for 1999. Also, "Coquette" has participated in the Classic Boat Festival in 1998 and 1999. She is 47 years old and in excellent condition thanks to an extensive restoration in 1997 at Driscoll Boat Yard (the original Kettenburg Boat Yard). |
Return to List | Hull# | 16 | Boat Name | SHAWNEE |
| Owner | Matt Thalman | Type | wood |
| Address | 13572 Jefferson | Length | 38' |
| Westminster, CA 92683 | Launch Date | ||
| Phone | (714) 898-7643 | Berthed |
| History: This boat has a racing history. It is currently (summer 1999) receiving complete refastening and more. Hull # 16 is the last of the fir planked K-38s. Apparently, because of the WWII surplus fir that was used on the early K-38s some had planks which covered the full length of the boat! Watch the "BoatYard" section for history and photos. |
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| Hull# | 17 | Boat Name | QUERIDA |
| Owner | Patrick George Guzman | Type | wood |
| Address | P.O. Box 723 | Length | 38' |
| Newport Beach, CA 92661 | Launch Date | March 1953 | |
| Phone | (949) 548-4192 | Berthed | Newport Bayboat |
| Patrick |
| History: FIRST K-38 MADE OUT OF
MAHOGENY . GOT HER FOR $ 11.00. BOTTOM COMPLETLY REFASEN AND STRATING ON
REST OF THE VESEL the boat was destroyed 01/08 and that any salvageable parts can be located by e-mailing me via the “contact us” icon. |
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| Hull# | 18 | Boat Name | DYAD II |
| Owner | Steve Barber | Type | wood |
| Address | 8035 So. Lake Circle | Length | 38' |
| Granite Bay, CA 95746 | Launch Date | 1953 | |
| Phone | 916-847-9064 | Berthed | Wilmington, CA |
| Steve |
| History: According to Los Angeles
surveyor Jim Wallace a long time owner of this boat was Ashton Castle. He
was the manager of the Jonathan Club in Los Angeles, drove an Aston Martin
DB5, berthed the boat at the Los Angeles Yacht Club, and apparently never
let a woman set foot on the boat. Her most immediately previous owner was
Steven Tyler. In need of serious repair or demolition and in the face of a
variety of circumstances which prevented him from undertaking the effort
and cost Steven conveyed the boat to Rick O'connell (owner of K-38 MIST)
and me to either save her or part her out. We discovered that underneath
her deterioration there was the making of a salvagable K-38. The story of
her renovation is found in the Boatyard section of this website. As of
3/20/04 we have invested approximately $20K in this renovation and expect
to splash her by April 1, 2005.
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| Hull# | 21 | Boat Name | SUERTE |
| Owner | Aaron Bartlett | Type | wood |
| Address | 350 Bay Street PMB 225 | Length | 38' |
| San Francisco, CA 94133 | Launch Date | 1952 | |
| Phone | (415) 732-7917 | Berthed | Pier 39 Marina, SF CA |
| Aaron |
| History: Purchased the boat in 1992 from the second owner in the San Leandro Marina, CA. Recently had a complete overhaul including being refastened, rerigged, and rewired. Newly installed a Yanmar inboard, radar, autopilot, SSB, VHF, water heater, solar panel, windlass and mainsail. |
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| Hull# | 22 | Boat Name | VALENTINE |
| Owner | John and Wendy Free | Type | wood |
| Address | 10756 Tujunga Cyn Blvd | Length | 38' |
| Tujunga, CA 91042 | Launch Date | Feb. 14, 1954 | |
| Phone | (818) 353-7223 | Berthed | Fleitz Brothers, San Pedro |
| John and Wendy |
| History: Original Valentine owned by Peggy Slater, who raced it with great success before moving on to a K-43 in 1966. Has just completed a 3-year rebuild, the hull was completely gutted, and over 50 frames were removed and replaced as well as 25 floor timbers were refastened with bronze screws. The hull was saturated with Smith's penetrating epoxy and below the waterline was caulked with 3M's 5200. The boat is back in the water and ready for her first sail this Sunday, August 1. We expect that the Valentine will sail for another 45 years! |
Return to List | Hull# | 23 | Boat Name | TOTEM |
| Owner | Eli and Sarah Westinghouse | Type | wood |
| Address | Length | 38' | |
| Sidney BC | Launch Date | 1957 | |
| Phone | Berthed | North Saanich Marina | |
| Eli and Sarah | Formerly Owned By | Bob LaTour |
| History of previous owner: Obtained boat in 1991 after it had been hauled and left in the
weather for eight years. I built a building over her and for four
years, replaced all ribs, wedged-glued and refastened all planks, sheathed
it in epoxy, replaced the deck and beams. Restored the cabin tops
and sides, reglued the mast, replaced the cockpit, referbished the 12hp
Yanmar, rewired, replaced the sails, installed a Wallis heater, replumbed
etc. She was essentially a new boat in summer of 1995. Still
looks great today. |
Return to List | Hull# | 24 | Boat Name | CAPRI |
| Owner | James Kacirk | Type | wood |
| Address | 2171 India St. #9 | Length | |
| San Diego, CA 92101 | Launch Date | 1954 | |
| Phone | (619) 702-5748 | Berthed | San Diego Yacht Club |
Return to List | Hull# | 25 | Boat Name | NYMPH |
| Owner | Type | wood | |
| Address | Length | 38' | |
| Launch Date | Sept. 1954 | ||
| Phone | Berthed | ||
| Formerly Owned By | Butch Lynch Norm Schute |
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| Hull# | 26 | Boat Name | PRIMA DONNA |
| Owner | Unknown | Type | wood |
| Address | Length | 38' | |
| Launch Date | 1954 | ||
| Phone | Berthed | Silver Gate Yacht Club San Diego | |
| History: Named Lloyd Winton owned #26 for approximately 13 years. She was sold in April of 2004 to a party in Newport Beach. |
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| Hull# | 27 | Boat Name | CHELSEA |
| Owner | Steve Barber | Type | wood |
| Address | 8035 South Lake | Length | |
| Granite Bay, CA 95746 | Launch Date | Sept. 1954 | |
| Phone | (916) 847-9064 | Berthed | Berkeley, CA |
| Steve |
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| History: Named "RUNAWAY" while still in the jig, the original purchaser ordered but then decided against a fully varnished hull, had her painted black and named "EBONY QUEEN". One of her "custom" specs. includes a monel icebox top. Currently undergoing a complete replacement of the stern planks and transom (winter/spring/summer 1999)..... see the story in the "Boatyard" section of the webpage. |
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| Hull# | 28 | Boat Name | SPARTAN |
| Owner | Tony Hernandez | Type | wood |
| Address | 12032 Mitchell Ave. | Length | 38' |
| Los Angeles, CA 90066 | Launch Date | 1954 | |
| Phone | (310) 391-9585 | Berthed | Marina Del Ray |
| Tony |
| History: Purchased on July 4th 1984 from Dr. Stanley Hoffman in Morro Bay, CA. All original, except for the Atomic 4 engine, and the companionway steps. There is also a locker directly across from the head. Well maintained and cared for in a traditional manner. Bright cabin sides and spars. Blue bottom paint, red bootstripe, white topsides and deck, white cockpit. Plexiglass on the escape hatch. |
Return to List | Hull# | 29 | Boat Name | DUSTER II |
| Owner | Les & Kathy Skrzypczak | Type | wood |
| Address | 16138 Vesper Rd. | Length | 39' |
| Valley Center, CA 92082 | Launch Date | May 1955 | |
| Phone | (760) 751-8647 | Berthed | Driscoll Boat Works |
| Les & Kathy | Formerly Owned by | Chuck Driscoll | |
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Return to List | Hull# | 30 | Boat Name | FLARE |
| Owner | Anton Hottner | Type | wood |
| Address | Length | ||
| Launch Date | May 1955 | ||
| Phone | Berthed | ||
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| History: Purchased Flare in May of 1998 from a couple who was living aboard her in Sausalito. She had no motor, a cracked and delaminated mast, and had not been away from the dock under her own power in over 20 years. I have restored the mast, replaced the rigging, and installed a new Yanmar. Began her new life with a sail on 5/14/01. Next will be some attention to her frames, ribs and hull. |
Return to List | Hull# | 31 | Boat Name | FLAMBUOYANT |
| Owner | Esthevenin Christian | Type | wood |
| Address | 4 imp du Rondon | Length | 38' |
| 06 410 Biot, France | Launch Date | 1955 | |
| Phone | (33) 0608535141 | Berthed | |
Return to List | Hull# | 32 | Boat Name | BANANAS |
| Owner | Steve Barber | Type | wood |
| Address | 8035 South Lake | Length | 38' |
| Granite Bay, CA 95746 | Launch Date | Jan 16, 1956 | |
| Phone | (916) 847-9064 | Berthed | Neptune Marina, Marina del Rey |
| Steve | Formerly Owned By | David Feinstein Fred Udall | |
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| History:
First owner- Fred Udall,
"Tally Ho", kept on a mooring off the Santa Barbara Yacht Club, before
there were many slips in Santa Barbara Harbor.
David Feinstein purchased boat October 10, 1958, renamed "Daneda" till 1983, when renamed "Bananas". Raced and cruised from Ensenada to Santa Barbara. Won National Championships 1964,65,73,74&75. |
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| Hull# | 33 | Boat Name | CREST |
| Owner | Alex Hornaman | Type | wood |
| Address | 16352 Fairway | Length | 38' |
| Huntington Beach, CA 92649 | Launch Date | 1956 | |
| Phone | (714) 390-3250 | Berthed | Cerritos Yacht Anchorage Berth 205-C Willmington, CA 90744 |
Return to List | Hull# | 34 | Boat Name | REWARD |
| Owner | Eric Solem & Matt Geerdes | Type | wood |
| Address | 452 1/2 Orange Ave. | Length | 38' |
| Coronado, CA 92118 | Launch Date | May 12, 1956 | |
| Phone | (619) 828-9628 | Berthed | Fiddlers Cove Marina |
| Eric | Formerly Owned By | John Morley Michael & Megan Breid |
| History: Negotiated by Peggy Slater and built for Natalie Bredin in 1956, owned by George Wheeler, McBried family, and Morley family. Recently refinished the cabin sides, cockpit, and hatches, striped paint and applied varnish, Reward looks fantastic. |
Return to List | Hull# | 37 | Boat Name | CARAVEL | ||
| Owner |
Louise
Spiva |
Type | wood | ||
| Address | Santa Rosa, CA | Length | 38' | ||
| Phone | (707) 695-1420 | Launch Date | 1957 | ||
| Berthed | Richmond, CA. | ||||
| History: Louise Spiva (formerly Lanaras) has owned this boat since 1987. It is in need of repair and Ms. Spiva is currently looking for someone willing to purchase her who would love to renovate and restore the Caravel to her original beauty. |
Return to List | Hull# | 38 | Boat Name | CAPER |
| Owner | Lee Stevens | Type | wood |
| Address | 854 North Idaho St | Length | 38' |
| San Mateo, CA 94401 | Launch Date | Dec. 1957 | |
| Phone | (650) 375-1619 | Berthed | San
Leandro Marina San Leandro, CA |
| Lee |
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| Hull# | 39 | Boat Name | CHORUS |
| Owner | Peter & Kathleen English | Type | mahogany on oak |
| Address | 104 Southern Hts Blvd. | Length | 38' |
| San Rafael, CA 94901 | Launch Date | 1958 | |
| Phone | (415) 456-8355 | Berthed | Schoonmaker Marina, Sausalito, CA |
| Peter and Kathleen |
| History: Planked from on log with cuts lined up as in the tree, launched as Foil and sailed actively all over west coast until abandoned in 1977. In 1979 we acquired #39, completely restored and renamed her Chorus. She has amassed a wonderful racing record since to include winning PHRF class in a number of major Northern California classics (Vallejo, Lightship, Farallones, Windjammers, Cal Coastal to S. Barbara, and Master Mariners), capped with 2nd class, 5th fleet in 1996 Pacific Cup Race to Oahu. Partially rebuilt in 1979, 1985, 1992 (Perkins diesel and carbon fibre spade runner), and 1996 in preparation for the race to Hawaii. Currently Chorus is the flagship of Master Mariners Benevolent Association of San Francisco |
Return to List | Hull# | 40 | Boat Name | SEA WING |
| Owner | Victor Wortman | Type | mahogany on oak |
| Address | 305 San Vicente Blvd #110 | Length | 38' |
| Santa Monica, CA 90402 | Launch Date | 1959 | |
| Phone | (310) 393-6281 | Berthed | Marina Del Rey |
| Victor |
| History: Owned Sea Wing since 1984. She was in great shape when I bought her and she still draws compliments every time I take her out. Haven't had to do much more than routine maintenance of hull and brightwork. Believe she is on her third engine...she had a 12 hp one-cylinder BMW (?Hotz?)when I got her. Nipple on the sea water intake broke off just outside the Marina del Rey breakwater one evening and with swells pushing me toward the rocks I had to keep her going as long as possible. End of story, end of engine. Replaced with a 2 cylinder Yanmar with 50% more horsepower. |
Return to List | Hull# | ? | Boat Name | ? |
| Owner | John Kehoe | Type | wood |
| Address | #5 Mill Ave. | Length | 38' |
| Whitefish, MT 59937 | Launch Date | ||
| Phone | (406) 862-2492 | Berthed | Richmond, CA |
| Hull# | ? | Boat Name | DESIREE |
| Owner | Risk Parker | Type | wood |
| Address | Length | 38' | |
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| Phone | Berthed | Coronado Yacht Club | |