Arcona 38 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Hull type

Monohull · bulb

Rig

Fractional Sloop

LOA

37.57' · 11.45 m

Displ.

14,991 lbs · 6,800 kg

First year

1995

The Arcona 38, designed by the prolific Stefan Qviberg and introduced in the early 1990s, serves as a landmark model in the transition of Boo Marine into the modern Arcona Yachts brand. Produced between 1992 and 2002, the 38 was designed to bridge the gap between the smaller Arcona 32 and the more substantial offshore cruisers of the era. It was one of the first models to fully implement the Arcona Yachts signature structural philosophy: a galvanized steel cradle glassed into the hull to take the massive loads from the keel and rig. This engineering choice allowed for a lighter hull without sacrificing the stiffness required for highperformance sailing. The model was eventually succeeded by the iconic Arcona 400, but the 38 remains highly sought after on the secondary market for its blend of traditional Scandinavian craftsmanship and surprisingly modern performance characteristics.