Finnsailer 38 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Oy Fiskars·1976·OY Fiskars AB
Finnsailer 38 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Ketch
LOA
37.58' · 11.45 m
Displ.
19,840 lbs · 8,999 kg
First year
1976

The Finnsailer 38 stands as the flagship of the fiberglass fleet produced by the Finnish industrial giant Fiskars during the 1970s. Designed by the renowned naval architect Angus Primrose, this vessel was conceived during an era when the "motorsailer" was evolving from a heavy, undercanvased workboat derivative into a sophisticated, allweather cruising platform. Unlike many of its contemporaries that sacrificed sailing prowess for interior volume, the Finnsailer 38 utilized Primrose’s expertise in hull efficiency to create a boat that, while undeniably heavy and stable, could still handle a breeze with more grace than the typical "floating cottage." Built at the Inha Works in Finland, the 38 was the largest sibling in a family that included the popular Finnsailer 29 and 35 (both designed by Hans Groop) and the Finnsailer 34. While Fiskars eventually divested its marine interests to focus on consumer goods, the Finnsailer 38 remains a testament to a period of Finnish maritime history where durability and "Sisu"—the Finnish concept of stoic determination—were the primary design specifications.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 56,997
Ask, not sold · 3 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
2
3 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
+19.4%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
2
Italy (66.7%) · Greece (33.3%)

Recent Listings

2 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Finnsailer 38 listings span 2 countries. Italy leads with 2 listings (66.7%), followed by Greece.

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

Country breakdown

3 listings · 2 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
Italy$ 68,0472266.7%
Greece$ 37,2221033.3%

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
Nauticat 3837.5'$ 107,6344523
Hallberg-Rassy 3837.96'$ 78,7372612
Pilothouse 4242.65'$ 267,535218
Nauticat 5251.16'$ 336,3771911
Nauticat 4039.37'$ 131,834147
Fiskars 3535'$ 24,381124
Downeast 38 Cutter38'$ 39,000116
Camper & Nicholsons Nicholson 38$ 46,89294
Kadey-Krogen 3838.16'$ 77,40066
Endurance 3837'$ 87,24053
Finnsailer 38You are here$ 56,99732

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Finnsailer 38 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Finnsailer 38 over the past 12 months is $56,997. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Finnsailer 38 sailboats are for sale?+
2 Finnsailer 38 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 3 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Finnsailer 38 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Finnsailer 38 has increased by 19.4% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Finnsailer 38 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Finnsailer 38 listings over the past 12 months are Italy (66.7%), Greece (33.3%).
05What should I look at instead of a Finnsailer 38?+
Comparable models include Nauticat 38, Hallberg-Rassy 38, Pilothouse 42. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.