Used C&C 38-1 Sailboats for Sale

The C&C 38-1, commonly referred to as the C&C 38 Mark I, was introduced in 1975 as a sophisticated successor to the C&C 35 and 39 models. Designed by the legendary C&C Design Group during the height of the International Offshore Rule (IOR) era, the 38-1 was engineered to balance the aggressive performance requirements of the Southern Ocean Racing Conference (SORC) with the appointments expected of a premium coastal cruiser. With its signature "wedge" coachroof profile and balsa-cored construction, the 38-1 remains a benchmark for the "racer-cruiser" category that C&C Yachts helped define. Unlike its predecessor, the 39, which leaned more heavily toward racing, the 38-1 offered a more refined hull shape that mitigated some of the extreme "pinched-end" characteristics typical of IOR designs, resulting in a vessel that remains highly regarded for its aesthetic and sailing balance.