Pacific 38 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Claude Allen Smith·1972 – 1982·~45 hulls·Pacific Boat Works
Approximate drawing

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Hull Type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
37.73' · 11.5 m
Disp.
16,226 lbs · 7,360 kg
First year
1972

The Pacific 38 is a quintessential example of the performanceoriented cruising philosophy that emerged from the West Coast during the late 1970s and early 1980s. While often confused with the heavydisplacement doubleenders of the same era, the Pacific 38, primarily designed by Phil Southwell and built by Pacific Yachts Ltd., was engineered to bridge the gap between dedicated racing hulls and comfortable coastal cruisers. It reflects a design era where speed and seakindliness were not viewed as mutually exclusive, drawing on the same "fast is fun" ethos that permeated the California and Pacific Northwest sailing scenes during the rise of the ultralight displacement boat (ULDB) movement.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 40,525
Ask, not sold · 1 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
1
1 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
0.0%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
Global market

Recent Listings

1 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Comparable models

Similar length overall, displacement, and era. Click a row to jump to that model's market page.

Peer cross-shop

6 designs · same segment
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Sabre 3837.83'$ 49,9003817
Beneteau First 3840.2'$ 34,6053014
Ericson 3837.67'$ 34,000155
Northshore 3837.99'$ 54,591113
Seaquest Yachts 3838.06'$ 80,38795
Pacific 38You are here$ 40,52511

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Pacific 38 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Pacific 38 over the past 12 months is $40,525. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Pacific 38 sailboats are for sale?+
1 Pacific 38 listing has gone live in the last 90 days, and 1 has been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Pacific 38 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Pacific 38 has remained stable over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04What should I look at instead of a Pacific 38?+
Comparable models include Sabre 38, Beneteau First 38, Ericson 38. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.