C&C 38-3 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

C & C Design Group·1985·C&C Yachts
C&C 38-3 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
37.55' · 11.45 m
Displ.
14,275 lbs · 6,475 kg
First year
1985

The C&C 383, often referred to as the Mark III, represents a significant evolutionary leap in the lineage of one of North America’s most storied boatbuilders. Introduced in the mid1980s and designed by Rob Ball, the 383 was a cleansheet departure from the IOR (International Offshore Rule) influenced shapes of its predecessors. While the earlier Mark I and Mark II versions featured the pinched sterns and heavy tumblehome characteristic of 1970s racing rules, the 383 embraced a more modern, balanced hull form. This model was engineered to satisfy the "performance cruiser" ethos, offering a potent combination of a highaspect rig, a stiff balsacored hull, and a sophisticated interior that moved away from the utilitarian layouts of earlier racing yachts.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 41,380
Ask, not sold · 2 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
1
2 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
-4.7%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
1
New Zealand (100.0%)

Recent Listings

3 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

C&C 38-3 listings span 1 country. New Zealand leads with 1 listings.

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

Country breakdown

1 listings · 1 country
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
New Zealand$ 43,31010100.0%

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
C&C 35-334.67'$ 29,7502211
C&C 3433.5'$ 14,378194
C&C 37/40+39.5'$ 64,898177
C&C 3737.58'$ 42,500131
C&C 3231.5'$ 23,505126
C&C 36-135.67'$ 21,500117
C&C 33-232.58'$ 25,21692
C&C 4444.17'$ 61,90090
C&C 40-239.58'$ 39,50075
C&C 30 Mk II29.92'$ 34,32070
C&C Yachts 38-3You are here$ 41,38021

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used C&C 38-3 cost?+
The median asking price for a used C&C 38-3 over the past 12 months is $41,380. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many C&C 38-3 sailboats are for sale?+
1 C&C 38-3 listing has gone live in the last 90 days, and 2 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are C&C 38-3 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the C&C 38-3 has decreased by 4.7% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are C&C 38-3 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used C&C 38-3 listings over the past 12 months are New Zealand (100.0%).
05What should I look at instead of a C&C 38-3?+
Comparable models include C&C 35-3, C&C 34, C&C 37/40+. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.