Freedom 38 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Gary Mull·1989·Freedom Yachts
Freedom 38 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Fractional Sloop
LOA
37.92' · 11.56 m
Displ.
16,970 lbs · 7,697 kg
First year
1989

The Freedom 38 represents a pivotal moment in the evolution of Freedom Yachts, marking the transition from Gary Hoyt’s eccentric catketch configurations to a more refined, performanceoriented design language penned by the renowned naval architect Gary Mull. Launched in the late 1980s as a successor to the Freedom 36, the 38 was built by TillotsonPearson Inc. (TPI) using their pioneered vacuumbagging techniques. It successfully married the brand’s hallmark of a freestanding carbon fiber mast with a hull shape capable of competitive performance, making it one of the most soughtafter models for solo sailors and cruising couples who refuse to sacrifice speed for simplicity.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 79,381
Ask, not sold · 14 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
6
14 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
-4.8%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
3
United States (50.0%) · Italy (28.6%) · Canada (21.4%)

Recent Listings

12 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Freedom 38 listings span 3 countries. United States leads with 7 listings (50.0%), followed by Italy and Canada.

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

Country breakdown

14 listings · 3 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United States$ 63,9007350.0%
Italy$ 87,2614328.6%
Canada$ 71,3153021.4%

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
Bavaria Yachts C3837.34'$ 288,4898659
Sabre 3837.83'$ 49,9004017
Dehler 3838.71'$ 232,6693718
Freedom 35 Cat Ketch34.75'$ 58,5003216
Beneteau First 3840.2'$ 34,7883114
Freedom 38You are here$ 79,381146
Freedom 40/4040.42'$ 119,500125
Leonardo Yachts 3838.62'$ 343,228126
Freedom 3636.42'$ 47,95084
Freedom 3232.75'$ 18,75082
Freedom 3029.97'$ 20,54982

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Freedom 38 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Freedom 38 over the past 12 months is $79,381. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Freedom 38 sailboats are for sale?+
6 Freedom 38 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 14 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Freedom 38 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Freedom 38 has decreased by 4.8% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Freedom 38 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Freedom 38 listings over the past 12 months are United States (50.0%), Italy (28.6%), Canada (21.4%).
05What should I look at instead of a Freedom 38?+
Comparable models include Bavaria Yachts C38, Sabre 38, Dehler 38. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.