Cape George 38 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Name: Cape George 38
Brand: Cape George

William Atkin/Cecil Lange·1985·Cape George Marine Works

Drawing Diagram

Builder drawing

Hull type: Monohull · full
Rig: Cutter
LOA: 38' · 11.58 m
Displ.: 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.

Specs & Review

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo

$ 139,809

Ask, not sold · 4 listings

Recent listings · 90 d

4 tracked · 12 mo

3-month price trend

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Countries with listings

Italy (66.7%) · Mexico (33.3%)

Recent Listings

4 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Price & volume trends

Median asking price and monthly listing volume for the Cape George 38. The line reads as the median ask for each month; bars are raw monthly listing counts.

Monthly median ask · listings

5 months · 4 listings

Median ask (USD) Listings

Monthly breakdown · 2 rows

Month	Listings	Median ask	Δ vs. prior mo.
Sep 25	1	$ 139,618	—
Jan 26	3	$ 140,000	+0.3%

Where they're listed

Cape George 38 listings span 2 countries. Italy leads with 2 listings (66.7%), followed by Mexico.

Median ask by country

USD · past 12 months

Share of listings

Count · past 12 months

Country breakdown

3 listings · 2 countries

Country	Median ask	Listings · 12 mo	Active · 90 d	Share
Italy	$ 139,618	2	0	66.7%
Mexico	$ 179,000	1	0	33.3%

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

Model	LOA	Median ask	Listings · 12 mo	Active · 90 d
Island Packet 38	38'	$ 102,000	38	19
Cape Dory 36	36.12'	$ 44,500	27	13
Hallberg-Rassy 38	37.96'	$ 78,756	26	12
Cabo Rico 38	38'	$ 89,000	20	9
Caliber 38	38'	$ 84,500	15	9
Laurent Giles 38	38.83'	$ 54,155	10	4
Ohlson 38	37.06'	$ 34,788	9	5
Cape Dory 33	33.04'	$ 30,000	8	4
Kadey-Krogen 38	38.16'	$ 77,400	6	6
Morgan 38	37.67'	$ 44,975	5	5
Cape George 38You are here	—	$ 139,809	4	0

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 $139,809. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.

02How many Cape George 38 sailboats are for sale?+

4 have been tracked across the past 12 months.

03Where 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%).

04What should I look at instead of a Cape George 38?+

Comparable models include Island Packet 38, Cape Dory 36, Hallberg-Rassy 38. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.