Bavaria C38 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Cossutti Yacht Design·2021·Bavaria Yachts (GER)
Approximate drawing

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Hull type
Monohull · bulb
Rig
Fractional Sloop
LOA
37.34' · 11.38 m
Displ.
19,996 lbs · 9,070 kg
First year
2021

The Bavaria C38 represents a pivotal shift in the design philosophy of the German shipyard, aiming to bridge the gap between highvolume cruising comfort and the spirited performance typically associated with Italian naval architecture. Launched in 2020 as part of the "Cline" designed by Maurizio Cossutti, the C38 replaced the longstanding Cruiser 37. It utilizes a distinctive hull shape characterized by a broad, chined stern and a "Vbow" that narrows at the waterline but flares out significantly above it. This design, detailed on the official Bavaria Yachts website, maximizes interior volume and buoyancy forward without compromising the yacht's ability to slice through a chop. The result is a vessel that feels significantly larger than its 37foot, 4inch length suggests, effectively challenging the space standards of the 40foot class.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 288,489
Ask, not sold · 86 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
59
86 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
+5.7%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
11
Croatia (29.4%) · United Kingdom (23.5%) · Germany (11.8%)

Recent Listings

61 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Bavaria C38 listings span 11 countries. Croatia leads with 25 listings (29.4%), followed by United Kingdom and Germany.

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

Country breakdown

85 listings · 11 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
Croatia$ 226,880251729.4%
United Kingdom$ 328,104202023.5%
Germany$ 287,96210311.8%
Denmark$ 311,367778.2%
Turkey$ 295,609738.2%
Spain$ 339,475525.9%
Italy$ 250,149323.5%
Portugal$ 273,419303.5%
France$ 352,597212.4%
United States$ 339,000222.4%
Switzerland$ 248,038111.2%

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
Bavaria Yachts 37 Cruiser (2006-2008)$ 125,156285162
Bluewater Cruiser 3840.35'$ 83,71317280
Bavaria Yachts C4240.62'$ 355,272146104
Bavaria Yachts Cruiser 3939.16'$ 98,8969455
Bavaria Yachts C38You are here$ 288,4898659
Bavaria Yachts C5051.02'$ 474,9008444
Beneteau Oceanis 3837.73'$ 160,3696023
Bavaria Yachts 3737.89'$ 75,6274625
Bavaria Yachts Ocean 3838.5'$ 99,6332713
Bavaria Yachts Bavaria 37 (2002-2004)$ 85,9192013
Bavaria Yachts C4647.57'$ 620,318126

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Bavaria C38 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Bavaria C38 over the past 12 months is $288,489. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Bavaria C38 sailboats are for sale?+
59 Bavaria C38 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 86 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Bavaria C38 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Bavaria C38 has increased by 5.7% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Bavaria C38 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Bavaria C38 listings over the past 12 months are Croatia (29.4%), United Kingdom (23.5%), Germany (11.8%).
05Do Bavaria C38 listings get price reductions?+
About 14% of Bavaria C38 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 3.4% off the original ask. A listing that has been on the market more than 90 days without a reduction usually signals the seller isn't motivated.
06What should I look at instead of a Bavaria C38?+
Comparable models include Bavaria Yachts 37 Cruiser (2006-2008), Bluewater Cruiser 38, Bavaria Yachts C42. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.