Giles 38 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Laurent Giles·1972·Moody's / P.P. Marine Sales
Approximate drawing

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Hull type
Monohull · full
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
38.83' · 11.84 m
Displ.
24,185 lbs · 10,970 kg
First year
1972

Designed by the legendary Jack Laurent Giles in 1971, the Giles 38 stands as a definitive example of the "heavyweight" offshore cruiser. Emerging from an era when seaworthiness was prioritized over marinafriendly beam, this design was intended for serious passagemaking rather than coastal daysailing. The hull was originally moulded in GRP by Blondecell Mouldings in Lymington, England, often to Lloyds 100A1 classification. Because many of these hulls were sold for professional or highlevel amateur fitout, the Giles 38 remains a vessel of diverse internal finishes, though the underlying naval architecture remains consistent.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 54,124
Ask, not sold · 10 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
4
10 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
-37.5%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
3
United Kingdom (50.0%) · Denmark (30.0%) · Guatemala (20.0%)

Recent Listings

7 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Giles 38 listings span 3 countries. United Kingdom leads with 5 listings (50.0%), followed by Denmark and Guatemala.

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

Country breakdown

10 listings · 3 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United Kingdom$ 119,7385150.0%
Denmark$ 54,4333130.0%
Guatemala$ 14,0002220.0%

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
Sigma 3838.33'$ 52,339197
Cabo Rico 3838'$ 89,000189
Caliber 3838'$ 84,500159
Downeast 3838'$ 43,750144
Shannon 3837.75'$ 64,950132
Northshore 3837.99'$ 56,910113
Laurent Giles 38You are here$ 54,124104
Ohlson 3837.06'$ 34,77795
Camper & Nicholsons Nicholson 38$ 46,63784
Morgan 3837.67'$ 44,97555
Endurance 3837'$ 87,23253

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Giles 38 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Giles 38 over the past 12 months is $54,124. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Giles 38 sailboats are for sale?+
4 Giles 38 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 10 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Giles 38 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Giles 38 has decreased by 37.5% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Giles 38 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Giles 38 listings over the past 12 months are United Kingdom (50.0%), Denmark (30.0%), Guatemala (20.0%).
05What should I look at instead of a Giles 38?+
Comparable models include Sigma 38, Cabo Rico 38, Caliber 38. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.