Bavaria Cruiser 38 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

J & J Design·2000·Bavaria Yachts
Bavaria Cruiser 38 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Fractional Sloop
LOA
40.35' · 12.3 m
Displ.
15,400 lbs · 6,985 kg
First year
2000

The Bavaria Cruiser 38, introduced in late 2007 as a 2008 model, represents a pivotal era in the evolution of the Giebelstadt shipyard. Designed by the prolific J&J Design studio, this model was the successor to the highly successful Cruiser 37 and served as a bridge between the traditional styling of the early 2000s and the more angular, modern aesthetics that would eventually define the Farr Yacht Design era. The Cruiser 38 was specifically engineered to maximize cockpit ergonomics and interior volume, catering heavily to the family cruising and Mediterranean charter markets. Its introduction was notable for bringing twinwheel steering to a hull under 40 feet—a feature that was once the exclusive domain of much larger yachts—thereby redefining expectations for cockpit accessibility in the midsized cruising segment.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 83,588
Ask, not sold · 172 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
80
172 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
-4.1%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
22
Netherlands (13.3%) · Greece (10.8%) · Germany (8.4%)

Recent Listings

88 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Bavaria Cruiser 38 listings span 22 countries. Netherlands leads with 22 listings (13.3%), followed by Greece and Germany.

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

Country breakdown

166 listings · 22 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
Netherlands$ 83,879221013.3%
Greece$ 78,70918510.8%
Germany$ 110,2511478.4%
Italy$ 86,5111428.4%
Spain$ 86,7501367.8%
United Kingdom$ 73,90413117.8%
Turkey$ 69,7051387.8%
France$ 80,0211257.2%
Croatia$ 80,1611056.0%
Australia$ 99,980824.8%
Denmark$ 97,154744.2%
Portugal$ 90,617754.2%

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)$ 124,898285162
Bavaria Yachts Cruiser 3435.14'$ 112,109202122
Bluewater Cruiser 38You are here$ 83,58817280
Bavaria Yachts Cruiser 3939.16'$ 98,7499455
Bavaria Yachts C3837.34'$ 288,2758659
Bavaria Yachts Cruiser 3332.78'$ 92,8995229
Bavaria Yachts 3737.89'$ 75,5144625
Bavaria Yachts Bavaria Cruiser 36 (2005-2010)$ 83,3103715
Bavaria Yachts Ocean 3838.5'$ 99,4282713
Bavaria Yachts Bavaria 37 (2002-2004)$ 85,9192013
Bavaria Yachts Holiday 3839.3'$ 78,173146

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Bavaria Cruiser 38 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Bavaria Cruiser 38 over the past 12 months is $83,588. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Bavaria Cruiser 38 sailboats are for sale?+
80 Bavaria Cruiser 38 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 172 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Bavaria Cruiser 38 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Bavaria Cruiser 38 has decreased by 4.1% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Bavaria Cruiser 38 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Bavaria Cruiser 38 listings over the past 12 months are Netherlands (13.3%), Greece (10.8%), Germany (8.4%).
05Do Bavaria Cruiser 38 listings get price reductions?+
About 89% of Bavaria Cruiser 38 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 0.9% 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 Cruiser 38?+
Comparable models include Bavaria Yachts 37 Cruiser (2006-2008), Bavaria Yachts Cruiser 34, Bavaria Yachts Cruiser 39. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.