Alajuela 38 Mk II Sailboats for Sale

Colin Archer/William Atkin·1977 – 1985·~72 hulls·Alajuela Yacht Corp.
Approximate drawing

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Hull Type
Monohull · long
Rig
Cutter
LOA
38' · 11.58 m
Disp.
27,000 lbs · 12,247 kg
First year
1977

The Alajuela 38 Mk II is widely regarded as one of the finest iterations of the doubleended cruising tradition, representing an "overbuilt" American response to the seaworthy pilot cutters of Scandinavia. Originally conceived by Mike Riding and based on the legendary "Ingrid" design by naval architect William Atkin, the Alajuela 38 was built to withstand the rigors of highlatitude sailing and longdistance bluewater voyaging. The Mk II designation generally refers to laterproduction vessels that benefited from refined interior cabinetry and a standardized cutter rig, moving away from the occasional ketch configurations found in earlier hulls. Unlike the many "Ingrid 38" kits finished by amateur builders, the Alajuela 38 was a factoryfinished yacht of exceptional caliber, often cited by maritime authors like Ferenc Maté as a benchmark for fiberglass joinery and structural integrity.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 55,205
Asking price · 1 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
1
1 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
0.0%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
1
Australia (100.0%)

Recent Listings

4 for sale · showing 10 newest

Where they're listed

Alajuela 38 Mk II listings appear across 1 country. Australia has the most listings with 1.

Median ask by country
USD · past 12 months
Share of listings
Count · past 12 months

Country view

1 listings · 1 country
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
Australia$ 55,20511100.0%

Comparable models

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ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Cabo Rico 3838'$ 89,0002415
Sabre 38 Mk II38.67'$ 58,950188
Hans Christian 38 Mk II46'$ 84,950143
Shannon 3837.75'$ 62,250141
Laurent Giles 3838.83'$ 50,464123
Alajuela 3846'$ 32,500102
Kadey-Krogen 3838.16'$ 79,90093
Morgan 3837.67'$ 59,98863
Endurance 3837'$ 85,68651
Alajuela 38 Mk IIYou are here$ 55,20511

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Alajuela 38 Mk II cost?+
The median asking price for a used Alajuela 38 Mk II over the past 12 months is $55,205. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Alajuela 38 Mk II sailboats are for sale?+
1 Alajuela 38 Mk II listing has gone live in the last 90 days, and 1 has been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Alajuela 38 Mk II prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Alajuela 38 Mk II has stayed steady over the last 3 months compared with the 12-month median.
04Where are Alajuela 38 Mk II sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Alajuela 38 Mk II listings over the past 12 months are Australia (100.0%).
05What should I look at instead of a Alajuela 38 Mk II?+
Comparable models include Cabo Rico 38, Sabre 38 Mk II, Hans Christian 38 Mk II. Use the comparison table above to check pricing and availability.