Baltic 38 DP Buyer's Guide
Shopping the brokerage market for a Baltic 38 DP means looking at a Doug Peterson-designed racer-cruiser built between 1982 and 1989, with only 55 delivered worldwide. These are IOR-shaped 38-footers with a deep fin keel, a masthead rig, and a Yanmar diesel, aimed at experienced sailors rather than casual weekenders. Most survivors carry a teak interior and a history of both racing and cruising, which shapes what a buyer should expect aboard and below.
Layouts on the Used Market
The 38 DP's interior follows a fixed plan that used boats retain: a centerline ladder to a six-foot-deep sole, salon and dinette forward, V-berth in the fine bow, and a master stateroom aft. The galley is to port opposite an enclosed head and chart table to starboard. Buyers should note the forecabin is tight because of the very narrow bows, while the after cabin, saloon, and galley are the generous spaces. The deck was planned for both a racing crew and a couple, but the cockpit is built for crewed sailing, not easy short-handed use.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
On the used market, teak decks, autopilot, chartplotter, solar, inverter, and heating are commonly fitted, with many boats also carrying a gennaker or asymmetric spinnaker plus a cockpit shower. Often-seen additions include electric winches, hot water, a swim platform, AIS, EPIRB, and a life raft. For buyer consequence, the meaningful clusters are power and energy—solar, inverter, and sometimes lithium batteries or a watermaker as an owner upgrade—and sail handling, where electric winches and an asymmetric spinnaker extend the boat's range without a big crew. Navigation and safety gear such as chartplotter, AIS, EPIRB, and life raft are frequent and worth verifying for currency.
What to Inspect
The principal documented caveat is handling: although claimed suitable for short-handed cruising, a couple taking her out alone will find the 38 DP more than they can readily manage anchor. Inspect the cockpit for crewed-sailing wear and confirm the rig and winches suit your intended crew size. The narrow cockpit should drain quickly; check scuppers and sole integrity for past flooding.
Availability and Buyer's Takeaway
These yachts typically appear in Canada, the United States, Finland, Germany, and Spain. For a buyer, the checklist is short: confirm the deep 7-foot-3-inch draft suits your waters, expect to sail with more than two hands, verify the after cabin and galley are the livable spaces while the bow is cramped, and check that the common power and safety gear is present and serviced. A 38 DP rewards the experienced owner who wants IOR-era performance with a flawless teak interior.
Price & volume trends
Monthly asking-price and listing-volume trends for the Baltic 38 DP. The line shows the median ask each month; the bars show how many listings appeared.
Monthly breakdown · 9 rows
| Month | Listings | Median ask | Δ vs. last mo. |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 25 | 4 | $97,450 | — |
| Jul 25 | 2 | $89,500 | -8.2% |
| Aug 25 | 1 | $110,622 | +23.6% |
| Sep 25 | 1 | $99,900 | -9.7% |
| Jan 26 | 1 | $89,500 | -10.4% |
| Feb 26 | 1 | $98,977 | +10.6% |
| Apr 26 | 2 | $110,622 | +11.8% |
| Jul 26 | 2 | $108,000 | -2.4% |
| Aug 26 | 1 | $110,987 | +2.8% |
Where they're listed
Baltic 38 DP listings appear across 4 countries. Finland has the most listings with 2 (33.3%), followed by United States and Canada.
Country view
6 listings · 4 countries| Country | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Finland | $110,804 | 2 | 1 | 33.3% |
| United States | $98,750 | 2 | 1 | 33.3% |
| Canada | $99,900 | 1 | 0 | 16.7% |
| Spain | $98,977 | 1 | 0 | 16.7% |
Comparable models
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Similar boats to compare
4 similar designs| Model | LOA | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beneteau First 38 | 40.2' | $ 34,817 | 34 | 6 |
| Seaquest Yachts 38 | 38.06' | $ 81,466 | 12 | 5 |
| Northshore 38 | 37.99' | $ 52,164 | 11 | 5 |
| Baltic 38 DPYou are here | — | $ 108,000 | 8 | 3 |