Bavaria Match 38 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Doug Peterson/J&J Design·2003 – 2006·Bavaria Yachts
Approximate drawing

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Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Fractional Sloop
LOA
37.33' · 11.38 m
Displ.
14,080 lbs · 6,387 kg
First year
2003

The Bavaria Match 38 represents a distinct chapter in the history of the Giebelstadt shipyard, marking a bold departure from their traditional focus on highvolume cruising yachts. Launched in the early 2000s, the Match 38 was the middle child of the "Match" series, which included the Match 35 and the Match 42. Unlike the standard Cruiser line, the Match series was commissioned to compete in the performance cruiserracer market, specifically targeting IRC and IMS handicap racing. To achieve this, Bavaria collaborated with the legendary naval architect Doug Peterson, whose pedigree in America’s Cup and IOR designs brought a level of competitive sophistication previously unseen in the Bavaria stable. The result was a boat that prioritized hull speed, pointing ability, and a higher powertoweight ratio, all while maintaining the manufacturing efficiencies for which Bavaria is known.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 81,158
Ask, not sold · 8 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
2
8 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
+17.5%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
3
Italy (75.0%) · Australia (12.5%) · Germany (12.5%)

Recent Listings

1 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Bavaria Match 38 listings span 3 countries. Italy leads with 6 listings (75.0%), followed by Australia and Germany.

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

Country breakdown

8 listings · 3 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
Italy$ 75,6316275.0%
Australia$ 107,3971012.5%
Germany$ 86,6851012.5%

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'$ 83,71817280
Bavaria Yachts C3837.34'$ 288,4988659
Catalina 3838.08'$ 35,0006323
Bavaria Yachts 3737.89'$ 75,6314625
Dehler 3838.71'$ 232,6693718
Dehler 38 SQ39.6'$ 311,833249
Dehler 3635.92'$ 91,207168
X-Yachts XP 3839.2'$ 329,286133
Northshore 3837.99'$ 56,958113
Bavaria Match 4241.18'$ 90,176106
Bavaria Match 38You are here$ 81,15882

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Bavaria Match 38 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Bavaria Match 38 over the past 12 months is $81,158. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Bavaria Match 38 sailboats are for sale?+
2 Bavaria Match 38 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 8 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Bavaria Match 38 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Bavaria Match 38 has increased by 17.5% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Bavaria Match 38 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Bavaria Match 38 listings over the past 12 months are Italy (75.0%), Australia (12.5%), Germany (12.5%).
05What should I look at instead of a Bavaria Match 38?+
Comparable models include Bluewater Cruiser 38, Bavaria Yachts C38, Catalina 38. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.