I ran across a DE38 for sale in Greece that has the alternate interior layout with the aft cabin where the pilot berth and chart table were. Here are the pictures that show the different layout. To see all the pictures I was able to find on the boat you can go to the boat info page I created for DE38 Windwalker. http://downeasteryachts.com/the-boats/downeaster-38/individual-boats/1980-de38-windwalker
Alternate Chart Table Location
Forward in the aft cabin. You can see mirror on bulkhead and vanity outboard. Bulkhead hits forward starboard window the same place the chart table ends on standard layout.
Aft Cabin layout on boats where pilot berth and chart table are replaced with small cabin.
Forward chart table and shelves. Shelves are the same as on standard layout but there is not closet under them. Just the chart table.
Just checking in here. This is actually the interior configuration we have on our Downeaster 38. She is hull #206 commissioned in 05/79. You can view some of our restoration progress here: http://linditasailingtherapy.blogspot.com/
There are not many of these interiors out there, as far as I know. There are photos of one on the original Downeaster 38 brochure, however it looks like the photo is reversed. We are hoping to have our vessel cruise ready sometime early next year.
Cheers~
Benja,
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scott