Beneteau Moorings 38 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Jean Berret/Phillippe Starck·1990 – 1992·~80 hulls·Beneteau
Approximate drawing

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Hull type
Monohull · bulb
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
38.25' · 11.66 m
Displ.
14,520 lbs · 6,586 kg
First year
1990

The Beneteau Moorings 38 is a quintessential example of the "charterfirst" design philosophy that revolutionized the recreational sailing industry in the late 1980s. Developed as a specialized variant of the Beneteau Oceanis 390, the Moorings 38 was commissioned by The Moorings charter company to serve as a robust, highvolume platform for Caribbean cruising. Designed by the renowned Philippe Briand, the vessel debuted in 1987 and remained a production staple until the early 1990s. It is defined by its wide beam, shallow draft wing keel, and a focus on "heads on beds"—a layout that shoehorned three double cabins and two heads into a hull under 39 feet, a feat that was groundbreaking at the time of its release.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 44,900
Ask, not sold · 10 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
4
10 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
-11.1%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
2
United States (88.9%) · Dominican Republic (11.1%)

Recent Listings

4 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Beneteau Moorings 38 listings span 2 countries. United States leads with 8 listings (88.9%), followed by Dominican Republic.

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

Country breakdown

9 listings · 2 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United States$ 42,4008388.9%
Dominican Republic$ 49,9001011.1%

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
Nauticat 3837.5'$ 107,7124523
Morgan 383/38438.33'$ 44,6252812
Lagoon 3843.04'$ 545,0932213
Bavaria Yachts Bavaria 37 (2002-2004)$ 85,9192013
Bavaria Yachts Holiday 3839.3'$ 78,327146
Beneteau Moorings 38You are here$ 44,900104
Irwin 38-240'$ 34,500104
Catalina Morgan 3838.42'$ 74,90091
Morgan 3837.67'$ 44,97555

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Beneteau Moorings 38 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Beneteau Moorings 38 over the past 12 months is $44,900. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Beneteau Moorings 38 sailboats are for sale?+
4 Beneteau Moorings 38 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 10 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Beneteau Moorings 38 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Beneteau Moorings 38 has decreased by 11.1% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Beneteau Moorings 38 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Beneteau Moorings 38 listings over the past 12 months are United States (88.9%), Dominican Republic (11.1%).
05Do Beneteau Moorings 38 listings get price reductions?+
About 25% of Beneteau Moorings 38 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 20.0% off the original ask. A listing that has been on the market more than 90 days without a reduction usually signals the seller is not motivated.
06What should I look at instead of a Beneteau Moorings 38?+
Comparable models include Bavaria Yachts 37 Cruiser (2006-2008), Bluewater Cruiser 38, Nauticat 38. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.