Cabo Rico 38 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

W.I.B. Crealock/Dennis Garrett·1977·~200 hulls·Cabo Rico
Cabo Rico 38 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · full
Rig
Cutter
LOA
38' · 11.58 m
Displ.
21,000 lbs · 9,525 kg
First year
1977

The Cabo Rico 38 is widely regarded as one of the most aesthetically pleasing and seaworthy traditional cruisers ever produced. Designed by the legendary W.I.B. Crealock, the 38 was an evolution of his earlier Tiburon 36, refined to provide better balance, more internal volume, and improved performance under sail. Built in San Jose, Costa Rica, the model remained in production for decades, becoming the flagship of the yard’s philosophy: that a yacht should be a safe, comfortable, and beautiful home capable of crossing any ocean. Its clipper bow, honeycolored teak joinery, and substantial displacement have earned it a cult following among "bluewater" traditionalists who value substance over modern racing trends.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 89,000
Ask, not sold · 18 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
9
18 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
+3.3%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
2
United States (94.1%) · Greece (5.9%)

Recent Listings

15 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Cabo Rico 38 listings span 2 countries. United States leads with 16 listings (94.1%), followed by Greece.

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

Country breakdown

17 listings · 2 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United States$ 89,00016794.1%
Greece$ 91,921115.9%

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
Sabre 3837.83'$ 49,9004017
Island Packet 3838'$ 102,0003819
Hallberg-Rassy 3837.96'$ 78,7612612
Cabo Rico 38You are here$ 89,000189
Caliber 4040.92'$ 169,000188
Caliber 3838'$ 84,500159
Shannon 3837.75'$ 64,950132
Cabo Rico 40/4246.5'$ 245,000102
Kadey-Krogen 3838.16'$ 77,40066
Morgan 3837.67'$ 44,97555
Endurance 3837'$ 87,26753

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Cabo Rico 38 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Cabo Rico 38 over the past 12 months is $89,000. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Cabo Rico 38 sailboats are for sale?+
9 Cabo Rico 38 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 18 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Cabo Rico 38 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Cabo Rico 38 has increased by 3.3% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Cabo Rico 38 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Cabo Rico 38 listings over the past 12 months are United States (94.1%), Greece (5.9%).
05Do Cabo Rico 38 listings get price reductions?+
About 25% of Cabo Rico 38 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 10.1% 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 Cabo Rico 38?+
Comparable models include Sabre 38, Island Packet 38, Hallberg-Rassy 38. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.