Catalina Morgan 38 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Gerry Douglas·1993 – 2005·Catalina Yachts
Catalina Morgan 38 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
38.42' · 11.71 m
Displ.
17,500 lbs · 7,938 kg
First year
1993

The Morgan 38, specifically the iteration designed by Gerry Douglas and produced by Catalina Yachts starting in 1992, represents a pivotal moment in the evolution of the American centercockpit cruiser. Following Catalina’s acquisition of Morgan Yachts in 1984, the company sought to revive the legendary Morgan nameplate by blending Ted Morgan’s traditional cruising ethos with Catalina’s modern production efficiencies and focus on interior volume. Unlike the earlier, more rugged Ted Brewerdesigned Morgan 382/383 series, the Catalinabuilt Morgan 38 was reimagined as a dedicated coastal cruiser and liveaboard platform. It was designed to offer the "big boat" feel of a centercockpit yacht within a manageable 38foot footprint, making it a favorite for couples transitioning from smaller sloops to serious cruising.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 74,900
Ask, not sold · 9 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
1
9 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
0.0%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
2
United States (88.9%) · Georgia (11.1%)

Recent Listings

7 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Catalina Morgan 38 listings span 2 countries. United States leads with 8 listings (88.9%), followed by Georgia.

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

Country breakdown

9 listings · 2 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United States$ 74,9008188.9%
Georgia$ 96,0001011.1%

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 3636.33'$ 35,95017865
Bluewater Cruiser 3840.35'$ 83,69217280
Catalina 38038.42'$ 92,5006930
Catalina Morgan 44045.92'$ 187,0003612
Catalina 38739.83'$ 130,1383012
Morgan 383/38438.33'$ 44,6252812
Catalina 38539.16'$ 259,000268
Morgan 38238.33'$ 35,9001915
Morgan 3231.92'$ 24,921102
Catalina Morgan 38You are here$ 74,90091
Morgan 3837.67'$ 44,97555

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Catalina Morgan 38 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Catalina Morgan 38 over the past 12 months is $74,900. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Catalina Morgan 38 sailboats are for sale?+
1 Catalina Morgan 38 listing has gone live in the last 90 days, and 9 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Catalina Morgan 38 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Catalina Morgan 38 has remained stable over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Catalina Morgan 38 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Catalina Morgan 38 listings over the past 12 months are United States (88.9%), Georgia (11.1%).
05Do Catalina Morgan 38 listings get price reductions?+
About 50% of Catalina Morgan 38 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 12.7% off the original ask. A listing that has been on the market more than 90 days without a reduction usually signals the seller is not motivated.
06What should I look at instead of a Catalina Morgan 38?+
Comparable models include Catalina 36, Bluewater Cruiser 38, Catalina 380. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.