The Liberty 38, designed by the renowned Australian naval architect Joseph Adams and primarily built at the Shin Fa Iron Works in Taiwan during the late 1970s and 1980s, stands as a classic example of the "Taiwan Turkey" era of boatbuilding—albeit one with a significant performance pedigree. Unlike many of its heavy, double-ended contemporaries that sacrificed speed for interior volume, the Liberty 38 was conceived with a more balanced approach. Joseph Adams, famous for his fast, seaworthy designs like the Adams 40, brought a refined underwater profile to this heavy-displacement cruiser. The result is a vessel that carries the traditional aesthetic of a double-ender—reminiscent of the Hans Christian or Westsail lines—but offers a more spirited response to the helm. The boat was primarily marketed to the North American blue-water cruising community, positioned as a high-quality alternative for sailors who demanded both aesthetic beauty and genuine offshore capability.
Liberty 38 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview
- Make
- Liberty
- Model
- 38
- Builder
- Liberty Yachts
- Designer
- Joe Fennell
- Number Built
- 6
- Production Year(s)
- 1983 - 1985
Below are the most recent Liberty 38 sailboat listings (up to 10).
Standard listing sites miss the technical details sailors need. Our database of 10,000+ models unlocks advanced filtering so you can search by keel type, rig configuration, and performance ratios—even when the seller forgot to include them.
Search across multiple sailboat listing websites at once, and get notified of new listings!
Example: Daily emails for "40 ft fin keel fractional sloops under $200k in Canada"Start Searching Now
| Source | Year | Make | Model | Price | Cabins | Heads | City | Country | Listing Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
DISCLAIMER: We are not affiliated with any external listing websites in any way. We simply aggregate publicly available listings to make it easier for buyers to find sailboats for sale. We cannot guarantee the accuracy of the listings, so please verify all information with the seller before making any decisions.
Market Overview
Price & Volume Trends
Monthly breakdown
| Month | Listings | Median Asking Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 2025 | 1 | $59,000 |
| Oct 2025 | 3 | $39,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 1 | $59,000 |
| Model | LOA | Median Price (USD) | Listings | Recent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nauticat 38 | 37.5' | $115,451 | 39 | 16 |
| Island Packet 38 | 38' | $99,000 | 28 | 11 |
| Shannon 38 | 37.75' | $64,950 | 13 | 4 |
| Cabo Rico 38 | 38' | $89,000 | 13 | 4 |
| Caliber 38 | 38' | $84,500 | 11 | 7 |
| Downeast 38 | 38' | $42,500 | 11 | 4 |
| Camper & Nicholsons Nicholson 38 | $41,503 | 8 | 2 | |
| Downeast 38 Cutter | 38' | $39,250 | 8 | 3 |
| Liberty 38 | $39,000 | 4 | 1 | |
| Downeaster 38 | 38' | $47,450 | 4 | 3 |
| Moody 38 | 37.5' | $96,602 | 3 | 0 |
| Country | Median Price (USD) | Listings (past 12 months) | Recent (90d) |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $39,000 | 3 | 0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much does a used Liberty 38 cost?
- The median asking price for a used Liberty 38 over the past 12 months is $39,000. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
- How many Liberty 38 sailboats are for sale?
- We have tracked 4 Liberty 38 listings over the past 12 months, with 1 listed within the last 90 days.
- Are Liberty 38 prices going up or down?
- The median asking price for the Liberty 38 has increased by 51.28% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month average.
- What are similar sailboats to the Liberty 38?
- Comparable models include the Nauticat 38, Island Packet 38, Shannon 38. See the comparison table above for pricing and availability.