ETAP 38i Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Etap Yachting
Approximate drawing

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LOA
38' · 11.58 m

The ETAP 38i represents a highwater mark for the Belgian shipyard, combining the naval architecture of Philippe Briand with the company’s signature "unsinkable" doublehull construction. Launched in the late 1980s, the 38i was designed to compete with the premium European cruisers of the era, offering a level of safety and thermal insulation that few competitors could match. By injecting closedcell polyurethane foam between the inner and outer fiberglass skins, ETAP created a vessel that remains buoyant even when completely swamped—a feature that earned the model its Category A "Ocean" rating. Beyond the safety statistics, the 38i is noted for its distinctive "panoramic" styling, featuring a raised coachroof that allows for an abundance of natural light and excellent visibility from the cabin.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 52,357
Ask, not sold · 14 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
10
14 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
-3.2%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
4
France (38.5%) · United States (38.5%) · Ireland (15.4%)

Recent Listings

11 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

ETAP 38i listings span 4 countries. France leads with 5 listings (38.5%), followed by United States and Ireland.

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

Country breakdown

13 listings · 4 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
France$ 80,2805438.5%
United States$ 39,9005438.5%
Ireland$ 52,3572115.4%
Netherlands$ 55,266107.7%

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
ETAP 21i21'$ 15,2472413
ETAP 30I29.33'$ 43,0491910
Etap 28i28.15'$ 26,178199
Etap 37s36.75'$ 107,1011612
Prout 3838'$ 138,4551512
Etap 38iYou are here$ 52,3571410
ETAP 26I25.75'$ 33,165146
ETAP 35I34.84'$ 60,996104
Maxi 38+37.73'$ 86,65388
Etap 39S38.98'$ 92,49775
Kadey-Krogen 3838.16'$ 77,40066

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used ETAP 38i cost?+
The median asking price for a used ETAP 38i over the past 12 months is $52,357. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many ETAP 38i sailboats are for sale?+
10 ETAP 38i listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 14 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are ETAP 38i prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the ETAP 38i has decreased by 3.2% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are ETAP 38i sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used ETAP 38i listings over the past 12 months are France (38.5%), United States (38.5%), Ireland (15.4%).
05Do ETAP 38i listings get price reductions?+
About 20% of ETAP 38i listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 20.4% off the original ask. A listing that has been on the market more than 90 days without a reduction usually signals the seller isn't motivated.
06What should I look at instead of a ETAP 38i?+
Comparable models include ETAP 21i, ETAP 30I, Etap 28i. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.