Dufour Classic 38 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Yann Chabaud / Olivier Poncin·1998·Dufour Yachts
Dufour Classic 38 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull Type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
37.58' · 11.45 m
Disp.
13,530 lbs · 6,137 kg
First year
1998

The Dufour Classic 38 represents a pivotal era for the French shipyard, bridging the gap between the utilitarian designs of the early 1990s and the highvolume luxury cruisers that followed. Launched in the late 1990s as part of the esteemed "Classic" range designed by Olivier Poncin and the J&J Design team, the 38 was engineered to provide a more traditional aesthetic—characterized by rich mahogany interiors and elegant lines—without sacrificing the performanceoriented DNA that Michel Dufour originally instilled in the brand. This model was particularly successful in the European charter and private ownership markets, striking a balance between a robust offshorecapable hull and a layout optimized for comfortable Mediterranean cruising.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 78,121
Ask, not sold · 40 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
19
40 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
-6.7%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
Global market

Recent Listings

24 for sale · sampled 10 newest

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
Sun Sun Odyssey 3737.44'$ 79,8579943
Dufour Classic 3636.33'$ 80,4367434
Dufour Classic 38You are here$ 78,1214019
Sabre 3837.83'$ 49,9003817
Performance 4040.42'$ 122,5113418
Beneteau First 3840.2'$ 34,6053014
Gib Sea Classic 4343'$ 86,8013013
Dufour Classic 3232.67'$ 45,0002915
Dufour Classic 4141'$ 94,3242713
Performance 3433.63'$ 90,2732713
Dufour Classic 3535'$ 52,081143

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Dufour Classic 38 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Dufour Classic 38 over the past 12 months is $78,121. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Dufour Classic 38 sailboats are for sale?+
19 Dufour Classic 38 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 40 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Dufour Classic 38 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Dufour Classic 38 has decreased by 6.7% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Do Dufour Classic 38 listings get price reductions?+
About 80% of Dufour Classic 38 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 8.9% 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.
05What should I look at instead of a Dufour Classic 38?+
Comparable models include Sun Sun Odyssey 37, Dufour Classic 36, Sabre 38. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.