Ericson 38 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

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
Displ.
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
$ 34,000
Ask, not sold · 15 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
5
15 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
-0.3%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
1
United States (100.0%)

Recent Listings

13 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Ericson 38 listings span 1 country. United States leads with 14 listings.

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

Country breakdown

14 listings · 1 country
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United States$ 33,950144100.0%

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
Ericson 35-335.5'$ 29,000176
Ericson 38You are here$ 34,000155
Ericson 2726.75'$ 8,085124
Ericson 38-20037.67'$ 49,655113
Ericson 30+29.92'$ 14,500113
Northshore 3837.99'$ 56,958113
Ericson 36 C36'$ 32,950105
Ericson 3635.58'$ 22,50093
Ohlson 3837.06'$ 34,79095
Ericson 3939'$ 35,75065

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 $34,000. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Ericson 38 sailboats are for sale?+
5 Ericson 38 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 15 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Ericson 38 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Ericson 38 has decreased by 0.3% over the last 3 months compared to 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 (100.0%).
05Do Ericson 38 listings get price reductions?+
About 29% of Ericson 38 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 22.2% 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?+
Comparable models include Sabre 38, Ericson 35-3, Ericson 27. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.