Kettenburg 38 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Paul Kettenburg·1948 – 1959·~40 hulls·Kettenburg Boats
Kettenburg 38 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Fractional Sloop
LOA
38' · 11.58 m
Displ.
12,000 lbs · 5,443 kg
First year
1948

The Kettenburg 38, affectionately known as the K38, arrived in 1948 as a sophisticated evolution of the West Coast racing scene. Designed by Paul Kettenburg, this 38foot sloop was intended to bridge the gap between the smaller, opencockpit Pacific Class (PC) and the larger, oceancrossing Pacific Coast Class (PCC). While the PCC was a heavyweight contender for bluewater trophies, the K38 was engineered for the lighttomoderate airs of Southern California, offering a refined balance of speed and weekend habitability. Approximately 40 of these wooden masterpieces were constructed at the Kettenburg Boat Works in San Diego, and their enduring presence in classic yacht regattas today speaks to a build quality that has outlasted many of its contemporary competitors.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 28,899
Ask, not sold · 3 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
3
3 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
0.0%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
1
Canada (100.0%)

Recent Listings

2 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Kettenburg 38 listings span 1 country. Canada leads with 3 listings.

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

Country breakdown

3 listings · 1 country
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
Canada$ 28,89933100.0%

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
Catalina 3838.08'$ 35,0006323
Sabre 3837.83'$ 49,9004017
Beneteau First 3840.2'$ 34,7903114
Ericson 3837.67'$ 34,000155
Leonardo Yachts 3838.62'$ 343,249126
Northshore 3837.99'$ 56,958113
Kettenburg PC31.83'$ 25,00092
Ohlson 3837.06'$ 34,79095
Baltic 38 DP38.08'$ 99,90092
Camper & Nicholsons Nicholson 38$ 46,65784
Kettenburg 38You are here$ 28,89933

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Kettenburg 38 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Kettenburg 38 over the past 12 months is $28,899. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Kettenburg 38 sailboats are for sale?+
3 Kettenburg 38 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 3 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Kettenburg 38 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Kettenburg 38 has remained stable over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Kettenburg 38 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Kettenburg 38 listings over the past 12 months are Canada (100.0%).
05What should I look at instead of a Kettenburg 38?+
Comparable models include Catalina 38, Sabre 38, Beneteau First 38. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.