Diva 38 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Hull type

Monohull · fin

Rig

Fractional Sloop

LOA

38.39' · 11.7 m

Displ.

13,228 lbs · 6,000 kg

First year

1999

The Diva 38 represents a sophisticated evolution in the lineage of Swedish performance cruisers, designed by Bernt Lindquist to bridge the gap between the ultraslender, racingoriented Diva 39 and the demand for greater cruising volume. Launched in the late 1990s, the Diva 38 successfully modernized the "Diva concept"—a philosophy rooted in creating easily driven hulls that prioritize speed and safety without requiring a massive crew. Built by Fabola Boats and later managed under the Diva Yachts brand by Bavia Yacht AB, the 38 became a benchmark for Scandinavian craftsmanship, winning the prestigious "Boat of the Show" award at the Scandinavian Boat Show upon its debut. It remains a soughtafter model for sailors who value the aesthetic of a "gentleman’s racer" combined with the reliability of a bluewater capable cruiser.