Farr 38 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Bruce Farr·1978·~85 hulls·Spindrift Yacht Inc. Marina Bracuhy
Farr 38 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Fractional Sloop
LOA
38.25' · 11.66 m
Displ.
10,600 lbs · 4,808 kg
First year
1978

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 lightdisplacement hull with a powerful sail plan and a focus on seaworthiness. This philosophy resulted in a vessel that could race "boatforboat" with the 2tonners 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.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 49,452
Ask, not sold · 4 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
1
4 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
-3.9%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
2
Australia (75.0%) · New Zealand (25.0%)

Recent Listings

3 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Farr 38 listings span 2 countries. Australia leads with 3 listings (75.0%), followed by New Zealand.

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

Country breakdown

4 listings · 2 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
Australia$ 50,1693075.0%
New Zealand$ 47,5361125.0%

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
Catalina 3838.08'$ 35,0006323
Sabre 3837.83'$ 49,9004017
Dehler 3838.71'$ 232,6693718
Beneteau First 3840.2'$ 34,7883114
Sigma 3838.33'$ 52,357197
Ovington 3030.9'$ 38,000126
Northshore 3837.99'$ 56,977113
Farr Class 40$ 65,15593
Ohlson 3837.06'$ 34,78895
Morgan 3837.67'$ 44,97555
Farr 38You are here$ 49,45241

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Farr 38 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Farr 38 over the past 12 months is $49,452. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Farr 38 sailboats are for sale?+
1 Farr 38 listing has gone live in the last 90 days, and 4 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Farr 38 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Farr 38 has decreased by 3.9% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Farr 38 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Farr 38 listings over the past 12 months are Australia (75.0%), New Zealand (25.0%).
05What should I look at instead of a Farr 38?+
Comparable models include Catalina 38, Sabre 38, Dehler 38. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.