The Moody 38, launched in 1991 as a successor to the highly successful Moody 376, represents a refined era of Bill Dixon’s design influence on the British shipyard. Built during the peak of the collaboration between A.H. Moody & Sons and Marine Projects in Plymouth, this model was specifically engineered to maximize the benefits of a center-cockpit configuration within a sub-40-foot hull. Unlike its predecessors, the 38 featured a more modern, sleeker profile and an integrated swimming platform, signaling a shift toward contemporary cruising aesthetics without sacrificing the brand’s reputation for "over-built" structural integrity. While it shares the same robust GRP layup found in the larger Moody 40 and 44 models, the 38 is often cited by long-distance couples as the "sweet spot" in the range, offering enough waterline length for ocean passages while remaining manageable for a crew of two in tight marinas.
Moody 38 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview
- Make
- Moody
- Model
- 38
- Builder
- Moody Yachts (A. H. Moody & Sons)
- Designer
- Bill Dixon
- Number Built
- 163
- Production Year(s)
- 1991 - 1996
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| Source | Year | Make | Model | Price | Cabins | Heads | City | Country | Listing Date |
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Market Overview
Price & Volume Trends
Monthly breakdown
| Month | Listings | Median Asking Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | 1 | $93,000 |
| Oct 2025 | 2 | $116,040 |
Median Price by Country
Listings by Country
| Model | LOA | Median Price (USD) | Listings | Recent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moody S38 | 39' | $94,364 | 26 | 10 |
| Moody 35 | 34.5' | $67,593 | 20 | 9 |
| Moody 36-2 | 36.75' | $94,678 | 17 | 7 |
| Moody 37 | 37' | $67,559 | 12 | 3 |
| Moody 34 | 33.42' | $42,943 | 12 | 5 |
| Moody 40 | 39.5' | $88,356 | 10 | 5 |
| Moody 422 | 40.67' | $70,095 | 9 | 3 |
| Moody 42 | 41.79' | $66,102 | 8 | 3 |
| Moody 333 | 33' | $27,039 | 8 | 6 |
| Moody 39 | 38.58' | $60,188 | 7 | 2 |
| Moody 38 | $96,602 | 3 | 0 |
| Country | Median Price (USD) | Listings (past 12 months) | Recent (90d) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greece | $96,602 | 1 | 0 |
| Italy | $135,479 | 1 | 0 |
| Montenegro | $93,000 | 1 | 0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much does a used Moody 38 cost?
- The median asking price for a used Moody 38 over the past 12 months is $96,602. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
- How many Moody 38 sailboats are for sale?
- We have tracked 3 Moody 38 listings over the past 12 months, with 0 listed within the last 90 days.
- Where is the cheapest place to buy a Moody 38?
- Montenegro currently has the lowest median asking price at $93,000, while Italy is the most expensive at $135,479 — a 46% difference.
- What are similar sailboats to the Moody 38?
- Comparable models include the Moody S38, Moody 35, Moody 36-2. See the comparison table above for pricing and availability.