Alajuela 38 Mk II Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Colin Archer/William Atkin·1977·Alajuela Yacht Corp.
Approximate drawing

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Hull type
Monohull · full
Rig
Cutter
LOA
38' · 11.58 m
Displ.
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
$ 74,950
Ask, not sold · 3 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
1
3 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
-24.5%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
2
United States (66.7%) · Australia (33.3%)

Recent Listings

4 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Alajuela 38 Mk II listings span 2 countries. United States leads with 2 listings (66.7%), followed by Australia.

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

Country breakdown

3 listings · 2 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United States$ 74,9502066.7%
Australia$ 56,6191133.3%

Comparable models

Similar length overall, displacement, and era. Click a row to jump to that model's market page.

Peer cross-shop

11 designs · same segment
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Island Packet 3838'$ 102,0003819
Cabo Rico 3838'$ 89,000209
Sabre 38 Mk II38.67'$ 59,7501812
Shannon 3837.75'$ 64,950132
Hans Christian 38 Mk II46'$ 80,000112
Alajuela 3846'$ 37,000105
Laurent Giles 3838.83'$ 54,155104
Kadey-Krogen 3838.16'$ 77,40066
Endurance 3837'$ 87,26153
Morgan 3837.67'$ 44,97555
Alajuela 38 Mk IIYou are here$ 74,95031

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 $74,950. 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 3 have 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 decreased by 24.5% over the last 3 months compared to 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 United States (66.7%), Australia (33.3%).
05Do Alajuela 38 Mk II listings get price reductions?+
About 100% of Alajuela 38 Mk II listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 6.3% off the original ask. A listing that has been on the market more than 90 days without a reduction usually signals the seller isn't motivated.
06What should I look at instead of a Alajuela 38 Mk II?+
Comparable models include Island Packet 38, Cabo Rico 38, Sabre 38 Mk II. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.