Ericson 38-200 Sailboats for Sale

Bruce King·1986 – 1990·~120 hulls·Ericson Yachts
Ericson 38-200 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull Type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
37.67' · 11.48 m
Disp.
15,500 lbs · 7,031 kg
First year
1986

The Ericson 38200 represents the pinnacle of Bruce King’s design philosophy for the Santa Ana builder, evolving from the original 1980 Ericson 38 into a refined performance cruiser that dominated the midtolate 1980s market. While the original 38 was already a respected club racer and coastal cruiser, the "200" designation marked a significant shift toward modern interior ergonomics and structural sophistication. This model is most famous for its integration of the Triaxial Force Grid (TAFG), a massive fiberglass internal framing system bonded to the hull to distribute loads from the rig and keel, a feature Bruce King pioneered to ensure structural rigidity without the weight of traditional heavy scantlings.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$49,655
Asking price · 15 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
7
15 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
+18.8%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
3
United States (73.3%) · Canada (13.3%) · US Virgin Islands (13.3%)

Recent Listings

14 for sale · showing 10 newest

Ericson 38-200 Buyer's Guide

Where they're listed

Ericson 38-200 listings appear across 3 countries. United States has the most listings with 11 (73.3%), followed by Canada and US Virgin Islands.

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

Country view

15 listings · 3 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United States$49,00011573.3%
Canada$52,9272013.3%
US Virgin Islands$59,0002213.3%

Comparable models

Similar length, displacement, and era. Open a row to compare that model's market page.

Similar boats to compare

9 similar designs
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Sabre 3837.83'$ 49,9994821
Ericson 35-335.5'$ 21,900203
Ohlson 3837.06'$ 63,985165
Ericson 38-200You are here—$ 49,655157
Sabre 38 Mk II38.67'$ 57,900130
Ericson 3837.67'$ 43,658101
Alerion 3838'$ 69,50088
Ericson 3635.58'$ 23,70081
Ericson 3939'$ 33,52773

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Ericson 38-200 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Ericson 38-200 over the past 12 months is $49,655. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Ericson 38-200 sailboats are for sale?+
7 Ericson 38-200 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 15 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Ericson 38-200 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Ericson 38-200 is up 18.8% over the last 3 months compared with the 12-month median.
04Where are Ericson 38-200 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Ericson 38-200 listings over the past 12 months are United States (73.3%), Canada (13.3%), US Virgin Islands (13.3%).
05What should I look at instead of a Ericson 38-200?+
Comparable models include Sabre 38, Ericson 35-3, Ohlson 38. Use the comparison table above to check pricing and availability.