Caliber 38 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Michael McCreary·1987·Caliber Yachts
Caliber 38 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
38' · 11.58 m
Displ.
18,500 lbs · 8,391 kg
First year
1987

The Caliber 38 serves as a cornerstone of the McCreary brothers' vision for a safe, oceanconquering platform that balances manageable size with "big boat" stamina. Introduced in the late 1980s and designed by Michael McCreary, the vessel was a significant step up from the company’s earlier 28 and 33foot models, specifically targeting the burgeoning market of couples seeking a vessel capable of crossing oceans rather than just coasthopping. Built in Clearwater, Florida, the 38 established the design language that would eventually define the brand’s most successful model, the Caliber 40. While the 38 transitioned into the 38 LRC (Long Range Cruiser) and eventually the 40, the original hull remains highly sought after for its overengineered construction and the "SmartStructure" philosophy that integrates stringers and bulkheads into a singular, rigid grid.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 84,500
Ask, not sold · 15 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
9
15 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
-3.0%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
2
United States (92.9%) · Turkey (7.1%)

Recent Listings

12 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Caliber 38 listings span 2 countries. United States leads with 13 listings (92.9%), followed by Turkey.

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

Country breakdown

14 listings · 2 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United States$ 84,50013792.9%
Turkey$ 81,444117.1%

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
Sabre 3837.83'$ 49,9004017
Caliber 40 LRC40.92'$ 165,0003614
Caliber 47 Lrc48.58'$ 179,5002813
Cabo Rico 3838'$ 89,000209
Caliber 4040.92'$ 169,000188
Sabre 38 Mk II38.67'$ 59,7501812
Caliber 38You are here$ 84,500159
Laurent Giles 3838.83'$ 54,155104
Kadey-Krogen 3838.16'$ 77,40066
Morgan 3837.67'$ 44,97555
Endurance 3837'$ 87,26153

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Caliber 38 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Caliber 38 over the past 12 months is $84,500. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Caliber 38 sailboats are for sale?+
9 Caliber 38 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 15 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Caliber 38 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Caliber 38 has decreased by 3.0% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Caliber 38 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Caliber 38 listings over the past 12 months are United States (92.9%), Turkey (7.1%).
05What should I look at instead of a Caliber 38?+
Comparable models include Sabre 38, Caliber 40 LRC, Caliber 47 Lrc. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.