Ericson 38-200 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

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
Displ.
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
Ask, not sold · 11 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
3
11 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
-29.5%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
2
United States (77.8%) · Canada (22.2%)

Recent Listings

6 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Ericson 38-200 listings span 2 countries. United States leads with 7 listings (77.8%), followed by Canada.

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$ 49,9007177.8%
Canada$ 59,3282022.2%

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
Sabre 3837.83'$ 49,9004017
Sabre 38 Mk II38.67'$ 59,7501812
Ericson 35-335.5'$ 29,000176
Ericson 3837.67'$ 34,000155
Ericson 2726.75'$ 8,085124
Ericson 38-200You are here$ 49,655113
Ericson 30+29.92'$ 14,500113
Ericson 36 C36'$ 32,950105
Ericson 3635.58'$ 22,50093
Ohlson 3837.06'$ 34,78095
Ericson 3939'$ 35,73965

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?+
3 Ericson 38-200 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 11 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 has decreased by 29.5% over the last 3 months compared to 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 (77.8%), Canada (22.2%).
05Do Ericson 38-200 listings get price reductions?+
About 40% of Ericson 38-200 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 20.3% 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 Ericson 38-200?+
Comparable models include Sabre 38, Sabre 38 Mk II, Ericson 35-3. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.