Ericson 38 Sailboats for Sale

Bruce King·1979 – 1987·~126 hulls·Ericson Yachts
Ericson 38 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull Type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
37.67' · 11.48 m
Disp.
14,000 lbs · 6,350 kg
First year
1979

Designed by the legendary Bruce King and introduced in 1980, the Ericson 38 is widely regarded as one of the finest balances of performance and cruising comfort from the golden era of Southern California fiberglass boatbuilding. Over its nearly twodecade production run, the model evolved through several significant iterations—including the 381, the 38200, and the later Pacific Seacraft 380—while maintaining the elegant, "pleasing to the eye" aesthetic that King was famous for. According to editorial reviews in SpinSheet Magazine, the boat remains popular decades after its launch because of its nearperfect proportions and a robust structural grid system that was ahead of its time.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$43,658
Asking price · 12 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
3
12 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
-0.6%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
2
United States (90.9%) · Canada (9.1%)

Recent Listings

14 for sale · showing 10 newest

Ericson 38 Buyer's Guide

Where they're listed

Ericson 38 listings appear across 2 countries. United States has the most listings with 10 (90.9%), followed by Canada.

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

Country view

11 listings · 2 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United States$43,90010190.9%
Canada$43,150119.1%

Comparable models

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

Similar boats to compare

6 similar designs
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Sabre 3837.83'$ 49,9994617
Ericson 38-20037.67'$ 53,578166
Ericson 38You are here$ 43,658123
Hinckley Yachts 3837.5'$ 73,750106
Ericson 3635.58'$ 23,70081
Ericson 3939'$ 34,90474

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Ericson 38 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Ericson 38 over the past 12 months is $43,658. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Ericson 38 sailboats are for sale?+
3 Ericson 38 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 12 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Ericson 38 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Ericson 38 is down 0.6% over the last 3 months compared with the 12-month median.
04Where are Ericson 38 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Ericson 38 listings over the past 12 months are United States (90.9%), Canada (9.1%).
05Do Ericson 38 listings get price reductions?+
About 60% of Ericson 38 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 30.3% 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?+
Comparable models include Sabre 38, Ericson 38-200, Hinckley Yachts 38. Use the comparison table above to check pricing and availability.