Ohlson 38 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Einar Ohlson·1969 – 1980·~129 hulls·Tyler Boat Co. Ltd. /Malo Yachts
Ohlson 38 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
37.06' · 11.3 m
Displ.
14,900 lbs · 6,759 kg
First year
1969

The Ohlson 38 stands as a quintessential example of the "Golden Age" of cruiserracers, bridging the gap between traditional timber aesthetics and the thenrevolutionary durability of fiberglass. Designed by the Swedish naval architect Einar Ohlson and primarily molded by the Tyler Boat Company in the United Kingdom, the vessel was introduced in the late 1960s to meet the demands of the International Offshore Rule (IOR) era. The boat is instantly recognizable by its elegant, narrow beam, substantial overhangs, and a gracefully sloping transom, traits inherited from Ohlson’s successful 5.5metre Olympic designs. While many hulls were completed by specialized yards or sold as semicompleted kits to amateur builders through Tyler’s unique business model, the Ohlson 38 earned a reputation for being a formidable heavyweather performer and a consistent winner in prestigious offshore races like the Fastnet.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 34,788
Ask, not sold · 9 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
5
9 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
+67.2%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
7
Panama (22.2%) · United States (22.2%) · Canada (11.1%)

Recent Listings

10 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Ohlson 38 listings span 7 countries. Panama leads with 2 listings (22.2%), followed by United States and Canada.

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

Country breakdown

9 listings · 7 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
Panama$ 30,0002122.2%
United States$ 79,0002222.2%
Canada$ 48,0001111.1%
Spain$ 58,1741111.1%
United Kingdom$ 25,5831011.1%
Ireland$ 29,0291011.1%
Netherlands$ 34,7881011.1%

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
Hallberg-Rassy 3837.96'$ 78,7562612
Cabo Rico 3838'$ 89,000209
Sigma 3838.33'$ 52,357197
Ericson 3837.67'$ 34,000155
Laurent Giles 3838.83'$ 54,155104
Ohlson 38You are here$ 34,78895
Camper & Nicholsons Nicholson 38$ 46,92094
X-Yachts XC 3837.99'$ 401,08685
Morgan 3837.67'$ 44,97555

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Ohlson 38 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Ohlson 38 over the past 12 months is $34,788. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Ohlson 38 sailboats are for sale?+
5 Ohlson 38 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 9 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Ohlson 38 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Ohlson 38 has increased by 67.2% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Ohlson 38 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Ohlson 38 listings over the past 12 months are Panama (22.2%), United States (22.2%), Canada (11.1%).
05Do Ohlson 38 listings get price reductions?+
About 33% of Ohlson 38 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 35.6% off the original ask. A listing that has been on the market more than 90 days without a reduction usually signals the seller isn't motivated.
06What should I look at instead of a Ohlson 38?+
Comparable models include Sabre 38, Beneteau First 38, Hallberg-Rassy 38. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.