Catalina 38 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Sparkman & Stephens / Butler·1978 – 1990·~365 hulls·Catalina Yachts
Approximate drawing

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Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
38.08' · 11.61 m
Displ.
15,900 lbs · 7,212 kg
First year
1978

The Catalina 38 is a distinct departure from the standard "comfortfirst" design philosophy typically associated with Catalina Yachts. While most of the company's fleet was designed inhouse by Frank Butler, the Catalina 38 was born from the highperformance molds of the Yankee 38, a Sparkman & Stephens (S&S) design (specifically S&S 2094) that descended from the legendary IOR One Ton racer Lightnin'. After Yankee Yachts went bankrupt in the mid1970s, Frank Butler acquired the molds and modified the design to suit a broader consumer market. Between 1978 and 1990, approximately 365 hulls were produced, offering a unique blend of East Coast racing pedigree and West Coast production efficiency.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 35,000
Ask, not sold · 63 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
23
63 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
+2.9%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
2
United States (94.9%) · Mexico (5.1%)

Recent Listings

49 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Catalina 38 listings span 2 countries. United States leads with 56 listings (94.9%), followed by Mexico.

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

Country breakdown

59 listings · 2 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United States$ 35,000561994.9%
Mexico$ 30,000315.1%

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
Catalina 3434.5'$ 34,50013164
Catalina 38You are here$ 35,0006323
Sabre 3837.83'$ 49,9004017
Dehler 3838.71'$ 232,6693718
Beneteau First 3840.2'$ 34,7883114
Catalina 38739.83'$ 130,1773012
Fountaine Pajot Athena 3838.05'$ 145,0002915
Ericson 3837.67'$ 34,000155
Northshore 3837.99'$ 56,977113
Catalina Morgan 3838.42'$ 74,90091
Baltic 38 DP38.08'$ 99,90092

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Catalina 38 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Catalina 38 over the past 12 months is $35,000. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Catalina 38 sailboats are for sale?+
23 Catalina 38 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 63 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Catalina 38 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Catalina 38 has increased by 2.9% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Catalina 38 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Catalina 38 listings over the past 12 months are United States (94.9%), Mexico (5.1%).
05Do Catalina 38 listings get price reductions?+
About 26% of Catalina 38 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 18.6% off the original ask. A listing that has been on the market more than 90 days without a reduction usually signals the seller isn't motivated.
06What should I look at instead of a Catalina 38?+
Comparable models include Catalina 34, Sabre 38, Dehler 38. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.