Hanse 388 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Judel/Vrolijk & Co.·2017·Hanse Yachts
Hanse 388 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · bulb
Rig
Fractional Sloop
LOA
37.4' · 11.4 m
Displ.
18,232 lbs · 8,270 kg
First year
2017

The Hanse 388, introduced as a successor to the highly successful 385, represents a refined evolution of the "Fast Cruising" philosophy championed by the Greifswaldbased builder. Designed by the esteemed naval architecture firm Judel/Vrolijk & Co., the 388 was launched as part of a refreshed "8" series that included the 348, 418, and 548. While it utilizes the same proven hull form as its predecessor, the 388 distinguishes itself through an entirely redesigned deck layout and an interior optimized for natural light—a design ethos Hanse refers to as the "Sunlight Concept." This model occupies a critical "sweet spot" in the market, offering enough waterline length for serious coastal cruising and occasional offshore passages while remaining manageable for a couple or a solo sailor.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 255,633
Ask, not sold · 84 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
42
84 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
-0.3%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
13
Germany (17.5%) · United Kingdom (17.5%) · Netherlands (13.8%)

Recent Listings

58 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Hanse 388 listings span 13 countries. Germany leads with 14 listings (17.5%), followed by United Kingdom and Netherlands.

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

Country breakdown

80 listings · 13 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
Germany$ 299,631141117.5%
United Kingdom$ 255,30414917.5%
Netherlands$ 249,23111413.8%
Spain$ 264,6279411.3%
United States$ 345,0009111.3%
Croatia$ 205,8868410.0%
France$ 266,372303.8%
Montenegro$ 184,948333.8%
Denmark$ 252,151212.5%
Gibraltar$ 176,262212.5%
Italy$ 226,823202.5%
Norway$ 207,709202.5%

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
Hanse 45544.46'$ 270,4439849
Hanse 45846.06'$ 343,1439747
Hanse 58856.43'$ 692,1028853
Hanse 388You are here$ 255,6338442
Hanse 34834.12'$ 207,0496843
Hanse 41840.68'$ 264,6416330
Hanse 38537.4'$ 162,8486030
Hanse 50851.02'$ 427,4754628
Hanse 44544.36'$ 253,7144216
Hanse 43043.63'$ 179,132216
Hanse 35534.74'$ 94,11896

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Hanse 388 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Hanse 388 over the past 12 months is $255,633. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Hanse 388 sailboats are for sale?+
42 Hanse 388 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 84 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Hanse 388 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Hanse 388 has decreased by 0.3% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Hanse 388 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Hanse 388 listings over the past 12 months are Germany (17.5%), United Kingdom (17.5%), Netherlands (13.8%).
05Do Hanse 388 listings get price reductions?+
About 26% of Hanse 388 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 9.9% off the original ask. A listing that has been on the market more than 90 days without a reduction usually signals the seller is not motivated.
06What should I look at instead of a Hanse 388?+
Comparable models include Hanse 455, Hanse 458, Hanse 588. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.