Used Cape George 38 Sailboats for Sale

The Cape George 38 is widely regarded as a benchmark for the heavy-displacement, blue-water cruising cutter. Emerging from the craftsmanship-rich environment of Port Townsend, Washington, this vessel was designed by Cecil Lange, heavily influenced by the "time-tested principles" of naval architect William Atkin. The boat is an evolution of the traditional Colin Archer type—characterized by a full keel, a heavy displacement-to-length ratio, and a robust fiberglass hull that prioritizes survival and comfort in high latitudes over around-the-buoys speed. Unlike mass-produced 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 fit-out and system complexity vary significantly from one hull to the next.