The Nauticat 38 stands as a pivotal model in the lineage of Siltala Yachts, bridging the gap between the compact, legendary Nauticat 33 and the more expansive Nauticat 44. Introduced in the mid-1970s and produced through the early 2000s, the 38 was designed by Wilho Aarnipalo to offer a robust, long-range cruising platform that prioritized the "motorsailer" ethos: a vessel capable of making significant headway under power while maintaining a stable, safe platform under sail. Constructed in Finland with the region's hallmark attention to joinery and fiberglass thickness, the 38 is characterized by its high-volume hull, ketch rig, and the iconic pilothouse that allows for all-weather navigation. While its predecessor, the 33, felt like a coastal cruiser, the 38 was built with the displacement and tankage necessary for legitimate blue-water exploration.
Used Nauticat 38 Sailboats for Sale
- Make
- Nauticat
- Model
- 38
- Builder
- Nauticat - Siltala Yachts
- Designer
- Kaj Gustafsson
- Number Built
- Production Year(s)
- 1975 - ??
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