Bavaria 38 E (1987) Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

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The Bavaria 38 E, launched in 1987, represents a pivotal era for the Giebelstadtbased shipyard. Designed by Axel Mohnhaupt, this model was produced during a period when Bavaria Yachts prioritized heavyduty construction and highquality joinery before the industry shifted toward the lighter, massproduction techniques of the late 1990s. The "E" designation typically denoted the "Exclusive" trim level, distinguishing it from the more spartan charterfocused iterations of the time. Built with a solid fiberglass hull and a sandwichconstruction deck, the 38 E was intended to compete with Scandinavian builders, offering a robust alternative to the more delicate French designs of the same decade.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 83,490
Ask, not sold · 5 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
3
5 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
-27.4%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
4
United Kingdom (40.0%) · Australia (20.0%) · Spain (20.0%)

Recent Listings

3 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Bavaria 38 E (1987) listings span 4 countries. United Kingdom leads with 2 listings (40.0%), followed by Australia and Spain.

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

Country breakdown

5 listings · 4 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United Kingdom$ 60,5852240.0%
Australia$ 107,5041020.0%
Spain$ 83,4901120.0%
Italy$ 115,9991020.0%

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
Bluewater Cruiser 3840.35'$ 83,71317280
Bavaria 3637.89'$ 69,69311252
Bavaria Yachts Cruiser 3939.16'$ 98,8969455
Bavaria Bavaria 44 (1992-1996)$ 102,3878743
Bavaria Yachts C3837.34'$ 288,4898659
Bavaria 4040.9'$ 87,5157143
Bavaria Yachts 3737.89'$ 75,6274625
Bavaria Yachts Ocean 3838.5'$ 99,6332713
Bavaria Yachts Bavaria 37 (2002-2004)$ 85,9192013
Bavaria 96031.5'$ 35,48662
Bavaria 38 E (1987)You are here$ 83,49053

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Bavaria 38 E (1987) cost?+
The median asking price for a used Bavaria 38 E (1987) over the past 12 months is $83,490. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Bavaria 38 E (1987) sailboats are for sale?+
3 Bavaria 38 E (1987) listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 5 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Bavaria 38 E (1987) prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Bavaria 38 E (1987) has decreased by 27.4% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Bavaria 38 E (1987) sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Bavaria 38 E (1987) listings over the past 12 months are United Kingdom (40.0%), Australia (20.0%), Spain (20.0%).
05What should I look at instead of a Bavaria 38 E (1987)?+
Comparable models include Bluewater Cruiser 38, Bavaria 36, Bavaria Yachts Cruiser 39. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.