Nauticat 38 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Kaj Gustafsson·1975·Nauticat - Siltala Yachts
Approximate drawing

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Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Ketch
LOA
37.5' · 11.43 m
Displ.
24,200 lbs · 10,977 kg
First year
1975

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 mid1970s and produced through the early 2000s, the 38 was designed by Wilho Aarnipalo to offer a robust, longrange 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 highvolume hull, ketch rig, and the iconic pilothouse that allows for allweather navigation. While its predecessor, the 33, felt like a coastal cruiser, the 38 was built with the displacement and tankage necessary for legitimate bluewater exploration.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 110,267
Ask, not sold · 44 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
23
44 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
-16.9%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
8
Greece (38.1%) · United States (26.2%) · Norway (11.9%)

Recent Listings

34 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Nauticat 38 listings span 8 countries. Greece leads with 16 listings (38.1%), followed by United States and Norway.

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

Country breakdown

42 listings · 8 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
Greece$ 121,010161138.1%
United States$ 75,00011426.2%
Norway$ 84,1095411.9%
Germany$ 171,624317.1%
Denmark$ 41,647204.8%
Spain$ 68,359204.8%
United Kingdom$ 117,766214.8%
France$ 104,720102.4%

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
Nauticat 3333.17'$ 73,9807641
Nauticat 38You are here$ 110,2674423
Nauticat 4443.67'$ 159,9893920
Nauticat 4342.67'$ 145,0002714
Pilothouse 4242.65'$ 267,618218
Nauticat 3534.92'$ 107,6081911
Nauticat 5251.16'$ 336,4851911
Nauticat 3232.15'$ 91,921157
Nauticat 4039.37'$ 131,854147
Nauticat 44144.78'$ 464,25985
Camper & Nicholsons Nicholson 38$ 46,65784

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Nauticat 38 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Nauticat 38 over the past 12 months is $110,267. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Nauticat 38 sailboats are for sale?+
23 Nauticat 38 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 44 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Nauticat 38 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Nauticat 38 has decreased by 16.9% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Nauticat 38 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Nauticat 38 listings over the past 12 months are Greece (38.1%), United States (26.2%), Norway (11.9%).
05Do Nauticat 38 listings get price reductions?+
About 50% of Nauticat 38 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 16.6% off the original ask. A listing that has been on the market more than 90 days without a reduction usually signals the seller is not motivated.
06What should I look at instead of a Nauticat 38?+
Comparable models include Nauticat 33, Nauticat 44, Nauticat 43. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.