Hallberg-Rassy 38 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Olle Enderlein·1977 – 1986·~202 hulls·Hallberg-Rassy
Hallberg-Rassy 38 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
37.96' · 11.57 m
Displ.
18,739 lbs · 8,500 kg
First year
1977

The HallbergRassy 38, produced between 1977 and 1986, stands as a quintessential example of the Swedish yard’s "golden era" of heavydisplacement cruising. Designed by the legendary Olle Enderlein, this model was the successor to the earlier Rasmus 35 concept but offered significantly more volume, a more refined hull shape, and the signature centercockpit layout that would define the brand for decades. With 202 hulls produced, the HallbergRassy 38 was engineered for the rigors of the North Sea, featuring a solid GRP hull, a long fin keel, and a robust skeghung rudder. It occupies a specific niche in the used market, appealing to traditionalists who value a "builtlikeatank" philosophy over the lighter, flatterbottomed designs of the modern Frersdesigned HallbergRassys.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 78,756
Ask, not sold · 26 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
12
26 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
-11.4%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
11
Spain (19.2%) · Denmark (15.4%) · United Kingdom (15.4%)

Recent Listings

17 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Hallberg-Rassy 38 listings span 11 countries. Spain leads with 5 listings (19.2%), followed by Denmark and United Kingdom.

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

Country breakdown

26 listings · 11 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
Spain$ 69,8095319.2%
Denmark$ 87,5784315.4%
United Kingdom$ 47,1274415.4%
France$ 61,5823011.5%
United States$ 100,0003011.5%
Croatia$ 103,550217.7%
Australia$ 114,671103.8%
Curacao$ 98,000113.8%
Italy$ 95,406103.8%
Netherlands$ 133,684103.8%
Poland$ 80,280103.8%

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
Hallberg-Rassy 35234.75'$ 80,8627643
Hallberg-Rassy 31230.92'$ 52,3576133
Hallberg-Rassy 3635.66'$ 116,3485121
Hallberg-Rassy 43 Mk I44.52'$ 383,3683219
Hallberg-Rassy 4242.42'$ 154,8463113
Hallberg-Rassy 4648.5'$ 407,2202910
Hallberg-Rassy 38You are here$ 78,7562612
Hallberg-Rassy 3938.88'$ 177,4722610
Hallberg-Rassy 3737.14'$ 241,6952612
Hallberg-Rassy 4141'$ 94,8241611
Hallberg-Rassy 5353.94'$ 439,500167

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Hallberg-Rassy 38 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Hallberg-Rassy 38 over the past 12 months is $78,756. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Hallberg-Rassy 38 sailboats are for sale?+
12 Hallberg-Rassy 38 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 26 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Hallberg-Rassy 38 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Hallberg-Rassy 38 has decreased by 11.4% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Hallberg-Rassy 38 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Hallberg-Rassy 38 listings over the past 12 months are Spain (19.2%), Denmark (15.4%), United Kingdom (15.4%).
05Do Hallberg-Rassy 38 listings get price reductions?+
About 40% of Hallberg-Rassy 38 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 6.5% off the original ask. A listing that has been on the market more than 90 days without a reduction usually signals the seller isn't motivated.
06What should I look at instead of a Hallberg-Rassy 38?+
Comparable models include Hallberg-Rassy 352, Hallberg-Rassy 312, Hallberg-Rassy 36. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.