Hunter 38 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Glenn Henderson·2004·Hunter Marine
Hunter 38 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Fractional Sloop
LOA
38.17' · 11.63 m
Displ.
18,342 lbs · 8,320 kg
First year
2004

The Hunter 38, introduced in 2004 as a replacement for the Hunter 380, represents a pivotal era in Hunter Marine’s history where the brand sought to blend voluminous cruising accommodations with a more sophisticated hull form. Designed by Glenn Henderson, the boat moved away from the more traditional shapes of previous decades in favor of a performanceoriented underbody featuring a "bow hollow" and a "stern reflex," design elements intended to increase the theoretical hull speed and improve handling. As noted in editorial evaluations by Cruising World, the Hunter 38 was engineered to be a versatile platform for coastal cruising, offering a balance of easeofuse for couples and sufficient space for guests. The model remained a staple of the Hunter lineup until it was eventually evolved into the Hunter 39, which utilized the same Hendersondesigned hull while introducing a revised cockpit and window profile.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 104,468
Ask, not sold · 97 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
47
97 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
0.0%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
6
United States (82.6%) · Canada (6.5%) · Spain (5.4%)

Recent Listings

73 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Hunter 38 listings span 6 countries. United States leads with 76 listings (82.6%), followed by Canada and Spain.

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

Country breakdown

92 listings · 6 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United States$ 107,000763182.6%
Canada$ 104,477636.5%
Spain$ 103,550555.4%
United Kingdom$ 94,248323.3%
Australia$ 103,921101.1%
Denmark$ 105,364111.1%

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
Hunter 38You are here$ 104,4689747
Hunter 3332.67'$ 64,9759633
Hunter Marine 3635.92'$ 75,0007440
Marlow-Hunter 35635.5'$ 69,9007328
Hunter Marine 33633.5'$ 37,7006824
Hunter 38037.25'$ 78,5006126
Beneteau Oceanis 3837.73'$ 160,3696023
Hunter 38638.25'$ 88,500399
Hunter 3939.42'$ 133,900215
Hunter Marine 33-233.5'$ 60,0001912
Hunter 36-235.5'$ 89,90071

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Hunter 38 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Hunter 38 over the past 12 months is $104,468. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Hunter 38 sailboats are for sale?+
47 Hunter 38 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 97 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Hunter 38 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Hunter 38 has remained stable over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Hunter 38 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Hunter 38 listings over the past 12 months are United States (82.6%), Canada (6.5%), Spain (5.4%).
05Do Hunter 38 listings get price reductions?+
About 42% of Hunter 38 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 14.1% 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 Hunter 38?+
Comparable models include Hunter 33, Hunter Marine 36, Marlow-Hunter 356. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.