Cape George 38 Sailboats for Sale

William Atkin/Cecil Lange·1985·Cape George Marine Works
Cape George 38 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull Type
Monohull · long
Rig
Cutter
LOA
38' · 11.58 m
Disp.
30,000 lbs · 13,608 kg
First year
1985

The Cape George 38 is widely regarded as a benchmark for the heavydisplacement, bluewater cruising cutter. Emerging from the craftsmanshiprich environment of Port Townsend, Washington, this vessel was designed by Cecil Lange, heavily influenced by the "timetested principles" of naval architect William Atkin. The boat is an evolution of the traditional Colin Archer type—characterized by a full keel, a heavy displacementtolength ratio, and a robust fiberglass hull that prioritizes survival and comfort in high latitudes over aroundthebuoys speed. Unlike massproduced yachts, the Cape George 38 was often delivered as a "hull and deck" package, allowing owners to complete the interior to their own specifications. This means that while every Cape George 38 shares the same indomitable hull form, the internal fitout and system complexity vary significantly from one hull to the next.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$139,870
Asking price · 4 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
1
4 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
-0.0%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
2
Italy (66.7%) · Mexico (33.3%)

Recent Listings

4 for sale · showing 10 newest

Cape George 38 Buyer's Guide

Where they're listed

Cape George 38 listings appear across 2 countries. Italy has the most listings with 2 (66.7%), followed by Mexico.

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

Country view

3 listings · 2 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
Italy$139,8332166.7%
Mexico$179,0001033.3%

Comparable models

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Similar boats to compare

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ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Island Packet 3838'$ 99,0005622
Hallberg-Rassy 3837.96'$ 96,737307
Cabo Rico 3838'$ 89,000257
Caliber 3838'$ 81,758184
Ohlson 3837.06'$ 53,113165
Laurent Giles 3838.83'$ 51,122114
Cape George 3636'$ 89,50091
Morgan 3837.67'$ 69,00051
Cape George 38You are here$ 139,87041

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Cape George 38 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Cape George 38 over the past 12 months is $139,870. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Cape George 38 sailboats are for sale?+
1 Cape George 38 listing has gone live in the last 90 days, and 4 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Cape George 38 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Cape George 38 is down 0.0% over the last 3 months compared with the 12-month median.
04Where are Cape George 38 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Cape George 38 listings over the past 12 months are Italy (66.7%), Mexico (33.3%).
05What should I look at instead of a Cape George 38?+
Comparable models include Island Packet 38, Hallberg-Rassy 38, Cabo Rico 38. Use the comparison table above to check pricing and availability.