Alpa 38 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Sparkman & Stephens·1976·Alpa
Alpa 38 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
37.28' · 11.36 m
Displ.
18,000 lbs · 8,165 kg
First year
1976

The Alpa 38, frequently referred to in Mediterranean circles by its metric designation as the Alpa 11.50, represents the pinnacle of the collaboration between the Italian shipyard Alpa and the legendary American design firm Sparkman & Stephens. Launched in the early 1970s, the Alpa 38 was born during the transformative era of the International Offshore Rule (IOR), which heavily influenced hull shapes and sail plans of the period. While many builders were experimenting with lighter, more ephemeral constructions, Alpa maintained a reputation for "overbuilt" fiberglass layups, positioning the 38 as a premium offshore cruiserracer. This model followed the success of the smaller Alpa 9.50 and helped solidify the brand's identity as the "Italian Nautor’s Swan," offering a similar blend of Sparkman & Stephens performance and highend interior joinery. The vessel’s lineage is officially documented as Sparkman & Stephens Design No. 2221, a heritage that remains a primary selling point for the model on the secondary market today.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 58,035
Ask, not sold · 3 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
1
3 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
+0.3%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
1
Italy (100.0%)

Recent Listings

1 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Alpa 38 listings span 1 country. Italy leads with 3 listings.

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

Country breakdown

3 listings · 1 country
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
Italy$ 58,03531100.0%

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
Tartan 3737.29'$ 49,0006222
Beneteau First 3840.2'$ 34,7903114
Hallberg-Rassy 3837.96'$ 78,7612612
Sigma 3838.33'$ 52,360197
Whitby 3737.17'$ 29,000135
Northshore 3837.99'$ 56,958113
Alajuela 3846'$ 37,000105
Ohlson 3837.06'$ 34,79095
Sparkman & Stephens Swan 38$ 64,48172
Morgan 3837.67'$ 44,97555
Alpa 38You are here$ 58,03531

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Alpa 38 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Alpa 38 over the past 12 months is $58,035. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Alpa 38 sailboats are for sale?+
1 Alpa 38 listing has gone live in the last 90 days, and 3 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Alpa 38 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Alpa 38 has increased by 0.3% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Alpa 38 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Alpa 38 listings over the past 12 months are Italy (100.0%).
05What should I look at instead of a Alpa 38?+
Comparable models include Tartan 37, Beneteau First 38, Hallberg-Rassy 38. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.