Hinckley 38 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Sparkman & Stephens·1968 – 1970·~28 hulls·Hinckley Yachts
Hinckley 38 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
37.5' · 11.43 m
Displ.
13,920 lbs · 6,314 kg
First year
1968

The Hinckley 38 represents a pivotal chapter in the evolution of American yachting, marking the transition from the heavydisplacement, fullkeel era to the modern performance cruiser. Designed by the legendary firm Sparkman & Stephens (Design 1903) and introduced in the late 1960s, the Hinckley 38 was a departure from the conservative lines of its predecessor, the Bermuda 40. While the Bermuda 40 focused on extreme offshore stability and classic aesthetics, the Hinckley 38 was engineered for speed, agility, and competitive racing under the CCA (Cruising Club of America) and early IOR (International Offshore Rule) frameworks. Built to the exacting standards of the Southwest Harbor, Maine yard, it remains a soughtafter classic for sailors who demand Hinckley’s signature craftsmanship paired with a more spirited helm.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 50,000
Ask, not sold · 4 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
1
4 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
0.0%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
1
United States (100.0%)

Recent Listings

4 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Hinckley 38 listings span 1 country. United States leads with 4 listings.

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

Country breakdown

4 listings · 1 country
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United States$ 50,00041100.0%

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
Sabre 3837.83'$ 49,9004017
Beneteau First 3840.2'$ 34,7803114
Hallberg-Rassy 3837.96'$ 78,7372612
Sabre 38 Mk II38.67'$ 59,7501812
Ericson 3837.67'$ 34,000155
Hinckley Pilot 3535.75'$ 54,500132
Leonardo Yachts 3838.62'$ 343,143126
Northshore 3837.99'$ 56,923113
Ohlson 3837.06'$ 34,78095
Morgan 3837.67'$ 44,97555
Hinckley 38You are here$ 50,00041

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Hinckley 38 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Hinckley 38 over the past 12 months is $50,000. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Hinckley 38 sailboats are for sale?+
1 Hinckley 38 listing has gone live in the last 90 days, and 4 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Hinckley 38 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Hinckley 38 has remained stable over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Hinckley 38 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Hinckley 38 listings over the past 12 months are United States (100.0%).
05What should I look at instead of a Hinckley 38?+
Comparable models include Sabre 38, Beneteau First 38, Hallberg-Rassy 38. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.