The Farr 38, most famously realized in its production form as the Farr 11.6 (Design #72), represents a pivotal moment in the career of Bruce Farr. Launched in 1978, the design was a deliberate "clean sheet" departure from the restrictive International Offshore Rule (IOR) of the era, which often produced hulls with distorted shapes and temperamental handling. Instead, the Farr 38 was engineered as a "pure" performance cruiser, blending a light-displacement hull with a powerful sail plan and a focus on seaworthiness. This philosophy resulted in a vessel that could race "boat-for-boat" with the 2-tonners of its day while remaining manageable for a cruising couple. Built by various yards globally, including Compass Yachts in New Zealand, Binks Yacht Construction in Australia, and Spindrift Yachts in Canada, the model gained rapid popularity, with over 85 units produced according to Farr Yacht Design.
Farr 38 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview
- Make
- Farr
- Model
- 38
- Builder
- Spindrift Yacht Inc. Marina Bracuhy
- Designer
- Bruce Farr
- Number Built
- 85
- Production Year(s)
- 1978 - ??
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| Source | Year | Make | Model | Price | Cabins | Heads | City | Country | Listing Date | |
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Market Overview
Price & Volume Trends
Monthly breakdown
| Month | Listings | Median Asking Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | 3 | $50,135 |
| Mar 2026 | 1 | $47,068 |
Median Price by Country
Listings by Country
| Model | LOA | Median Price (USD) | Listings | Recent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catalina 38 | 38.08' | $35,000 | 51 | 15 |
| Sabre 38 | 37.83' | $49,900 | 30 | 7 |
| Beneteau First 38 | 40.2' | $35,213 | 26 | 8 |
| Dehler 38 | 38.71' | $214,342 | 25 | 11 |
| Sigma 38 | 38.33' | $52,997 | 16 | 5 |
| Northshore 38 | 37.99' | $56,939 | 11 | 4 |
| Ovington 30 | 30.9' | $42,000 | 9 | 4 |
| Comfortina 38 | 38.22' | $82,322 | 7 | 3 |
| Ohlson 38 | 37.06' | $41,607 | 6 | 2 |
| Farr 38 | $50,099 | 4 | 1 |
| Country | Median Price (USD) | Listings (past 12 months) | Recent (90d) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | $50,135 | 3 | 0 |
| New Zealand | $47,068 | 1 | 1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much does a used Farr 38 cost?
- The median asking price for a used Farr 38 over the past 12 months is $50,099. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
- How many Farr 38 sailboats are for sale?
- We have tracked 4 Farr 38 listings over the past 12 months, with 1 listed within the last 90 days.
- Are Farr 38 prices going up or down?
- The median asking price for the Farr 38 has decreased by 6.05% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month average.
- Where is the cheapest place to buy a Farr 38?
- New Zealand currently has the lowest median asking price at $47,068, while Australia is the most expensive at $50,135 — a 7% difference.
- What are similar sailboats to the Farr 38?
- Comparable models include the Catalina 38, Sabre 38, Beneteau First 38. See the comparison table above for pricing and availability.