Northshore 38 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Hank Kaufman·1983 – 1995·~120 hulls·Northshore Yachts
Approximate drawing

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Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Fractional Sloop
LOA
37.99' · 11.58 m
Displ.
11,499 lbs · 5,216 kg
First year
1983

The Northshore 38 stands as one of the most successful performance cruisers ever produced, bridging a unique gap between the Australian and British marine industries. Originally designed by the legendary Joe Adams in the early 1980s, the yacht was the flagship of Northshore Yachts in Australia. However, the design eventually made its way to the United Kingdom, where Northshore Yachts (the builder of the Southerly and Vancouver lines) produced the updated Northshore 380. The vessel is widely regarded as a "sailor’s boat," designed with a focus on hydrodynamic efficiency and a balanced helm rather than the highvolume, apartmentstyle layouts of modern Mediterranean cruisers. Its reputation for durability and speed has allowed it to remain a staple in both club racing circuits and offshore cruising communities for over four decades.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 56,977
Ask, not sold · 11 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
3
11 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
+6.9%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
1
Australia (100.0%)

Recent Listings

9 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Northshore 38 listings span 1 country. Australia leads with 11 listings

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

Country breakdown

11 listings · 1 country
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
Australia$ 56,977113100.0%

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
Sabre 3837.83'$ 49,9004017
Beneteau First 3840.2'$ 34,7883114
Sigma 3838.33'$ 52,357197
Sabre 38 Mk II38.67'$ 59,7501812
Northshore 3332.75'$ 32,964120
Northshore 38You are here$ 56,977113
Northshore 2726.97'$ 18,992102
Laurent Giles 3838.83'$ 54,155104
Baltic 38 DP38.08'$ 99,90092
Sparkman & Stephens Swan 38$ 64,50372
Morgan 3837.67'$ 44,97555

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Northshore 38 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Northshore 38 over the past 12 months is $56,977. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Northshore 38 sailboats are for sale?+
3 Northshore 38 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 11 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Northshore 38 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Northshore 38 has increased by 6.9% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Northshore 38 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Northshore 38 listings over the past 12 months are Australia (100.0%).
05What should I look at instead of a Northshore 38?+
Comparable models include Sabre 38, Beneteau First 38, Sigma 38. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.