Alajuela 38 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Colin Archer/William Atkin·1974 – 1985·~72 hulls·Alajuela Yacht Corp.
Alajuela 38 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · full
Rig
Cutter
LOA
46' · 14.02 m
Displ.
27,000 lbs · 12,247 kg
First year
1974

The Alajuela 38 is widely regarded as a pinnacle of the "heavy displacement" school of American yacht design, a vessel that prioritizes ultimate seaworthiness and structural integrity over lightair speed. Conceived by Mike Riding and the Alajuela Yacht Corp in Huntington Beach, California, the boat is a direct descendant of William Atkin’s 1930s Ingrid design, which was itself an evolution of the traditional Colin Archerstyle doubleenders. During its production run from 1972 to the mid1980s, the Alajuela 38 earned a reputation as a "refined Westsail," offering the same bulletproof construction as its famous contemporary but with significantly improved sailing lines and a higher level of interior finish.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 37,000
Ask, not sold · 10 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
5
10 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
+237.8%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
1
United States (100.0%)

Recent Listings

11 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Alajuela 38 listings span 1 country. United States leads with 9 listings

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

Country breakdown

9 listings · 1 country
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United States$ 34,00094100.0%

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
Nauticat 3837.5'$ 107,7124523
Island Packet 3838'$ 102,0003819
Hans Christian 38T49.02'$ 84,950222
Cabo Rico 3838'$ 89,000209
Caliber 3838'$ 84,500159
Shannon 3837.75'$ 64,950132
Alajuela 38You are here$ 37,000105
Pacific Seacraft Crealock 3736.92'$ 68,564103
Bluewater Yachts 3838'$ 55,00094
Kadey-Krogen 3838.16'$ 77,40066
Morgan 3837.67'$ 44,97555

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Alajuela 38 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Alajuela 38 over the past 12 months is $37,000. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Alajuela 38 sailboats are for sale?+
5 Alajuela 38 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 10 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Alajuela 38 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Alajuela 38 has increased by 237.8% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Alajuela 38 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Alajuela 38 listings over the past 12 months are United States (100.0%).
05Do Alajuela 38 listings get price reductions?+
About 50% of Alajuela 38 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 5.7% 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?+
Comparable models include Nauticat 38, Island Packet 38, Hans Christian 38T. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.