I believe it was earlier (or later) made/sold as the Hughs 38.

If I have the right boat in mind, I would personally prefer the original Atomic
4 engine installed. The engine placement took advantage of the small size of
the A/4 (mid cabin for better boat balance). The closest diesel replacement
(in size) is several inches higher, and the table has to be raised so much it
looks out of place.

Again, if it is the boat I think it is, the boat does not back up well under
power (not really a problem). Some boatyards with absolutely no ethics at all
will tell the boat owner that is because the prop is too far forward (which of
course is a crock of ****) of the rudder and for a mere $X,XXX or $XX,000 they
will "fix" the problem. Afterwards (when the boat doesn't back up any better)
the boatyard will tell the owner he needs to "let the boat pick up speed" in
reverse for controlability, which of course all that was needed from the
beginning.

The boat is a tad small inside compared to later 38 foot sailboats, but sure is
a graceful looking boat. Find one with the Atomic 4 still inside, tell the
seller that gasoline engines blow up thousands of times each year killing tens
of thousands of sailors and therefore you wouldn't consider taking his junk
ready to blow up bomb off his hands for anything more than 30% of his asking
price. If he quivers and shakes, you may just have a genuine bargain on your
hands. If he falls to the ground holding his belly laughing his ass off, laugh
yourself, help him back up and start talking turkey on the boat. It probably
is in excellent shape overall.

I'm considering purchasing a 1973 Seafarer 38 Ketch and was wondering what
people think of them? They sound like a sturdy boat from what I've heard so
far.