The Nantucket Island 38 represents a successful cross-continental collaboration between the robust manufacturing capabilities of Ho Hsing F.R.P. Co. Ltd. in Taiwan and the performance-minded naval architecture of Australian designer Peter Cole. Introduced in 1982, this masthead sloop was conceived during the "golden age" of Taiwanese boat building, where the focus was on delivering stout, offshore-capable vessels with rich interior finishes. Unlike many of its contemporaries that opted for extreme heavy-displacement traditionalism, the Island 38 incorporates a more moderate underbody for its era, seeking a balance between the directional stability required for blue-water passages and the agility needed for coastal maneuvering.
Nantucket Island 38 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview
- Make
- Nantucket
- Model
- Island 38
- Builder
- Ho Hsing FRP Co. Ltd., Taiwan
- Designer
- Peter Cole & Associates
- Number Built
- Production Year(s)
- 1982 - ??
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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) |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 2025 | 1 | $69,500 |
| Model | LOA | Median Price (USD) | Listings | Recent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sabre 38 | 37.83' | $49,900 | 30 | 7 |
| Island Packet 38 | 38' | $99,000 | 28 | 11 |
| Beneteau First 38 | 40.2' | $35,213 | 26 | 8 |
| Islander 36 | 36.08' | $29,500 | 23 | 1 |
| Shannon 38 | 37.75' | $64,950 | 13 | 4 |
| Sabre 38 Mk II | 38.67' | $58,700 | 12 | 6 |
| Northshore 38 | 37.99' | $56,939 | 11 | 4 |
| Camper & Nicholsons Nicholson 38 | $41,495 | 8 | 2 | |
| Ohlson 38 | 37.06' | $41,607 | 6 | 2 |
| Moody 38 | 37.5' | $96,572 | 3 | 0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- What are similar sailboats to the Nantucket Island 38?
- Comparable models include the Sabre 38, Island Packet 38, Beneteau First 38. See the comparison table above for pricing and availability.