Jim H,
I recently purchased a 1972 Hughes 38 Mark II. This boat was designed by Sparkman and Stephens and Hughes Boatworks actually produced the hulls for the Hinckley 38 (Hinkley put their own decks on the hulls.) For a time, Hughes also made the hulls for the Tartan 40s.
I personally like this boat. She seems very steady and has good upwind capabilities. I am, however, still getting to know the boat.
A fragmented history of Hughes Boatworks can be found here:
http://www.sailcaddy.com/history.htm
Fatty Goodlander's 'Wild Card' I believe is also of the same vintage. I believe Cap'n Fatty has circumnavigated more than once on 'Wild Card'.
Please let us know your thoughts once you have had a chance to evaluate her.