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
$ 35,900
Asking price · 13 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
5
13 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
-23.4%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
2
United States (70.0%) · Canada (30.0%)

Recent Listings

6 for sale · showing 10 newest

Where they're listed

Ericson 38-200 listings appear across 2 countries. United States has the most listings with 7 (70.0%), followed by Canada.

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

Country view

10 listings · 2 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United States$ 35,9007170.0%
Canada$ 60,1123130.0%

Comparable models

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Similar boats to compare

9 similar designs
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Sabre 3837.83'$ 49,9004516
Ericson 35-335.5'$ 21,9002312
Sabre 38 Mk II38.67'$ 58,950188
Ericson 3837.67'$ 38,306143
Ericson 38-200You are here$ 35,900135
Ohlson 3837.06'$ 52,613128
Ericson 3635.58'$ 22,50090
Ericson 32-20032.5'$ 12,99983
Ericson 3939'$ 35,16563

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 $35,900. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Ericson 38-200 sailboats are for sale?+
5 Ericson 38-200 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 13 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 down 23.4% 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 (70.0%), Canada (30.0%).
05Do Ericson 38-200 listings get price reductions?+
About 50% of Ericson 38-200 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 20.3% off the original ask. If a listing has been on the market for more than 90 days without a cut, the seller may not be in a hurry.
06What should I look at instead of a Ericson 38-200?+
Comparable models include Sabre 38, Ericson 35-3, Sabre 38 Mk II. Use the comparison table above to check pricing and availability.