Lekker 38 Video Review: Triple V10s, an Aluminium Hull and Seabobs
By the YachtWay editorial deskUpdated October 2026Video walkthrough8 min read
The Lekker 38 is a 38 ft walkaround dayboat built from hand-welded aluminium in the Netherlands. This one has triple Mercury 400 V10 outboards, 1,200 hp in all, and is the most powerful Lekker 38 built so far. We walked her on a sandbar the day after her three owners took delivery, then looked at the helm, the bow lounge, the cabin and the toy locker under the aft sunbed.
An aluminium dayboat you can beach
We started on the sand, because the Lekker 38 is built for that. The plumb bow is shaped like an ice cutter, and the whole hull is welded aluminium with a thick rub rail all around. On deck she is a social boat, with an aft lounge, a summer bar with two fridges and a U-shaped bow lounge. Below deck there is a cabin with a wet head. The outboards leave a big locker under the aft sunbed, and this owner filled it with Seabobs.
What stood out on board
- Hand-welded aluminium hullBuilt in the Netherlands, with aluminium hardtop columns welded to the hull as one piece.
- A plumb bow for beachingShaped like an ice cutter, with a heavy anchor and a rub rail all around, so you can nose up to a sandbar.
- The most powerful 38 so farTriple Mercury 400 V10s, 1,200 hp. Lekker told us 425 hp engines are also an option.
- Seabobs under the sunbedThe owner added mounts for two Seabobs in the locker under the aft sunbed, with room left for paddle boards and dive gear.
- An electric bow tableIt drops at the push of a button and turns the U-shaped bow lounge into one large sunbed.
- A proper mattress belowA thick mattress, not a topper, with a filler that turns the bed into a queen.
Spec sheet at a glance
| Feature | What you get | The benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Length overall | 38 ft (11.6 m) | Big deck, easy to handle |
| Beam | 11 ft 11 in (3.63 m) | Room for a full U-shaped bow lounge |
| Draft | 2 ft 11 in (0.9 m) | Shallow enough for sandbars and coves |
| Dry weight | 7.1 t (15,652 lb) | Light for a boat with triple outboards |
| Hull | Hand-welded marine grade aluminium | Strong and low maintenance |
| Tanks | 220 gal fuel, 53 gal water | A full day out and a night on board |
| Capacity | Up to 16 guests | The owners had 15 on board and it did not feel crowded |
| Power (as filmed) | 3x Mercury 400 V10, 1,200 hp | 425 hp engines are an option |
| Listed top speed | 57 kn (listing figures) | Not measured on camera |
| Helm | Two 16 in Garmin screens, joystick, Skyhook | Holds position while you wait or anchor |
| Layout | One cabin with a double bed, one wet head | Good for a night away for two |
| Toys | Two Seabobs and two paddle boards | Stored out of sight under the aft sunbed |
Step inside: interactive 3D virtual walkthrough
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Hull and bow
The plumb bow is made to cut through waves like an ice breaker. The whole boat is aluminium, and a thick rub rail runs around the hull and the swim platform, so you do not need fenders at most docks.
- Anchor.A heavy anchor on the bow for when you do not beach her.
- Rub rail.All around the hull and the swim platform.
- Triple X lights.RGB lights on the hull sides, in any colour you like.
- Cleats.Standard raised cleats. Flush ones are an option, but owners rarely pick them.
Aft deck and summer bar
A walkway runs around the engines to the swim platform, so getting in and out of the water is easy. The aft lounge has a centre walkway, or a cushion filler turns it into one large sunbed.
- Bimini.A canvas Bimini extends on poles to shade the aft lounge.
- Summer bar.Two fridges and eight cup holders, two of them for bottles.
- Fenders.Four on each side, stored within reach.
- Hardtop.Searchlight, Garmin radar and antennas on a wing on the roof.
- Bottle opener.Built in, as on every Lekker.
Helm
Three helm seats with carbon fibre backs sit under the hardtop. The bolsters fold, so you can lean and stand while you drive, and the seats slide forward on a rail.
- Screens.Two 16 in Garmin displays with digital switching for the lights.
- Docking.Joystick, bow thruster and Mercury Skyhook.
- Phone tray.Holds your phone in place and charges it.
- Searchlight.Its own control unit for pan, tilt and speed.
- Storage.A footrest and a small locker under the helm seat for keys and wallets.
Bow lounge
High gunwales keep the bow enclosed, which is good for kids and pets. There is a deep forward-facing seat, a U-shaped lounge with tall backrests and a solid table in the middle.
- Electric table.Drops to make one large sunbed.
- Armrests.Fold down, with two cup holders inside.
- Cup holders.Two on each side and three in the table.
- Anchor locker.Windlass, chain and a washdown hose.
Below deck
A sliding hatch lets light in from above, and side windows look out to the horizon. The walls have a suede-like finish with lighting behind the panels.
Cabin
- Bed.Slightly larger than a twin, or a queen with the filler in.
- Mattress.A thick, proper mattress.
- Storage.Lockers to port, shelves and a small locker at the foot of the bed.
Wet head
- Toilet.Doubles as a bench, with a mirror and a small sink.
- Glassware.Real crystal glasses behind the soap holder.
- Systems.Victron panel, breakers and Garmin digital switching behind a door.
Water toys and storage
With outboards there is no engine room, so the space under the aft sunbed becomes a big locker. This owner added a plate with mounts for two Seabobs.
- Seabobs.Two, mounted under the sunbed.
- Paddle boards.Two, strapped to the hardtop between stops.
- Dry box.For snorkel gear and small dive tanks.
- Systems.Batteries and compressors in their own boxes, within reach.
The Lekker 38 looks and feels like nothing else at the dock. The aluminium hull, the plumb bow and the high gunwales make her a boat you can beach and take out on rougher days. On deck there is room for a big group, and the bow table drops to make one large sunbed. Below there is a real mattress and a wet head. With triple V10s and Seabobs under the sunbed, this one is set up for Key West and the Bahamas, which is exactly where her owners plan to go first.
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