Endeavour 38 Buyer's Guide
Shopping the used Endeavour 38 means looking at a 1984–1990 production run of about 215 aft- and center-cockpit hulls from Endeavour Yacht Corporation, with Johan Valentijn’s cored, steel-framed 38-footer proving a common coastal and offshore candidate on American brokerage markets. The boat’s two layout families and documented structure shape what a buyer should prioritize before committing.
Layouts on the Used Market
The aft-cockpit version places a wood interior below with a teak-and-holly sole, galley to starboard, a port double berth under the cockpit, and a forward head with separate shower opposite hanging lockers and a V-berth. The center-cockpit hull carries more internal lead ballast—8,800 pounds against 7,000 aft—and a 34-gallon aluminum fuel tank versus 30, with 70 gallons of water against 76. Both share six berths and 6 feet 4 inches of headroom. Buyers should decide early which cockpit style and ballast profile fit their cruising, as the center-cockpit trades aft space for forward privacy and a heavier righting moment.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
On the used Endeavour 38s, a bimini and dodger are commonly fitted, while air conditioning, spinnaker or asymmetric spinnaker gear, autopilot, and chartplotter are often seen. For a buyer, the meaningful clusters are canvas and sail handling—bimini and dodger as baseline sun and spray protection, with spinnaker systems indicating prior light-air or downwind use—and navigation and steering, where an autopilot and chartplotter reduce single-handed load. Air conditioning points to a coastal or marina-based history rather than bare-boat offshore prep.
What to Inspect
Construction uses a glass-reinforced plastic shell around a 3/4-inch Klegecell core with minimum 1/4-inch solid skins in the bottom, so check for core moisture at through-hulls and deck penetrations. Keel areas, maststep, chainplates, and engine beds use a special steel structure, and a 3/8-inch plate frame sits bonded in the bilge—inspect for corrosion or delamination where steel meets glass. The rudder is solid high-density foam with an integral stainless post; verify the skin and post for impact or water ingress. All halyards are internal in the mast, so confirm masthead exits and internal runs are clear.
Availability and Buyer's Takeaway
Endeavour 38s are typically found on the United States market. A short checklist for viewing: confirm keel option and ballast figure, test the pedestal steering and rudder post for play, inspect steel grid and chainplate bonds for rust, verify core integrity at ports and hatches, and confirm the presence of commonly fitted canvas plus any often-seen navigation or climate upgrades.
Price & volume trends
Monthly asking-price and listing-volume trends for the Endeavour 38. The line shows the median ask each month; the bars show how many listings appeared.
Monthly breakdown · 5 rows
| Month | Listings | Median ask | Δ vs. last mo. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 25 | 1 | $50,000 | — |
| Aug 25 | 1 | $54,000 | +8.0% |
| Mar 26 | 1 | $29,750 | -44.9% |
| Jun 26 | 3 | $25,950 | -12.8% |
| Aug 26 | 3 | $62,500 | +140.8% |
Where they're listed
Endeavour 38 listings appear across 1 country. United States has the most listings with 7.
Country view
7 listings · 1 country| Country | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $29,750 | 7 | 5 | 100.0% |
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