The Panda 38, designed by the legendary naval architect Robert Perry and built by the master craftsmen at Ta Shing Yacht Building Ltd., is a quintessential example of the "golden age" of Taiwanese boat building. Launched in the late 1970s and produced through the mid-1980s, the Panda 38 was conceived as a rugged, double-ended cutter intended for long-distance offshore passage-making. It belongs to a prestigious lineage of Perry-designed cruisers built at Ta Shing, sharing a design DNA with the Baba and Tashiba series. The Panda line—which also included the Panda 34 and the Panda 40—was eventually phased out as the yard moved toward the Tashiba brand, yet the 38 remains a highly sought-after vessel on the secondary market for its balance of traditional aesthetics and robust sea-going capabilities. According to the Robert H. Perry Yacht Designers archives, these vessels were engineered to provide a safe, predictable motion in heavy weather, a hallmark of the designer's "traditional" period.
Panda 38 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview
- Make
- Panda
- Model
- 38
- Builder
- Ta Shing
- Designer
- Gary Grant
- Number Built
- 30
- Production Year(s)
- 1982 - ??
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| Source | Year | Make | Model | Price | Cabins | Heads | City | Country | Listing Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Market Overview
Price & Volume Trends
Monthly breakdown
| Month | Listings | Median Asking Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | 1 | $90,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 1 | $89,500 |
| Model | LOA | Median Price (USD) | Listings | Recent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Island Packet 38 | 38' | $99,000 | 28 | 11 |
| Tayana 48 | 48' | $330,000 | 23 | 6 |
| Passport 40 | 39.42' | $119,000 | 22 | 8 |
| Cabo Rico 38 | 38' | $89,000 | 13 | 4 |
| Shannon 38 | 37.75' | $64,950 | 13 | 4 |
| Caliber 38 | 38' | $84,500 | 11 | 7 |
| Hans Christian 38 Mk II | 46' | $80,000 | 11 | 4 |
| Laurent Giles 38 | 38.83' | $64,716 | 7 | 1 |
| Ta Chiao CT-38 | $29,500 | 6 | 0 | |
| Downeaster 38 | 38' | $47,438 | 4 | 3 |
| Ta Shing 38 | $89,750 | 2 | 2 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much does a used Panda 38 cost?
- The median asking price for a used Panda 38 over the past 12 months is $89,750. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
- How many Panda 38 sailboats are for sale?
- We have tracked 2 Panda 38 listings over the past 12 months, with 2 listed within the last 90 days.
- Are Panda 38 prices going up or down?
- The median asking price for the Panda 38 has remained stable over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month average.
- What are similar sailboats to the Panda 38?
- Comparable models include the Island Packet 38, Tayana 48, Passport 40. See the comparison table above for pricing and availability.