Alpa 38 Sailboats for Sale

Drawing Diagram

Builder drawing

Hull Type

Monohull · fin

Rig

Masthead Sloop

LOA

37.28' · 11.36 m

Disp.

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.