Phantom 38 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Heribert Streuer·1976·Phantom Yachtbau Genzel
Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
39.37' · 12 m
Displ.
20,944 lbs · 9,500 kg
First year
1976

The Phantom 38, designed by the legendary E.G. van de Stadt, represents a pivotal era in European yacht design where the transition from traditional heavydisplacement cruisers to modern, performanceoriented hull shapes began to solidify. Built primarily in Germany during the 1970s and 1980s—most notably by GRPspecialists like GFKBau—the Phantom 38 was conceived as a highquality offshore cruiser capable of competitive club racing. The design (Design No. 278 in the Van de Stadt archives) reflects the studio's commitment to "clean" lines and balanced proportions, ensuring the vessel remains aesthetically relevant decades after its initial launch. While the builder context for specific international licenses can be fragmented, the design's pedigree is firmly rooted in the Dutch engineering philosophy of seaworthiness and structural integrity.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 41,225
Ask, not sold · 3 listings
Active listings · 90 d
1
3 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
0.0%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
2
Netherlands (66.7%) · Germany (33.3%)

Active listings

2 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Phantom 38 listings span 2 countries. Netherlands leads with 2 listings (66.7%), followed by Germany.

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

Country breakdown

3 listings · 2 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
Netherlands$ 41,2252166.7%
Germany$ 52,8861033.3%

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
Beneteau First 3840.2'$ 35,215268
Van De Stadt 3031.06'$ 43,029186
Van de Stadt 3433.63'$ 41,225177
Sigma 3838.33'$ 53,004165
Caliber 3838'$ 83,475128
Northshore 3837.99'$ 56,970114
Laurent Giles 3838.83'$ 58,88193
Van de Stadt 3231.1'$ 24,36573
Camper & Nicholsons Nicholson 38$ 46,99672
Ohlson 3837.06'$ 41,60962
Phantom 38You are here$ 41,22531

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Phantom 38 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Phantom 38 over the past 12 months is $41,225. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Phantom 38 sailboats are for sale?+
1 Phantom 38 listing has gone live in the last 90 days, and 3 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Phantom 38 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Phantom 38 has remained stable over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Phantom 38 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Phantom 38 listings over the past 12 months are Netherlands (66.7%), Germany (33.3%).
05What should I look at instead of a Phantom 38?+
Comparable models include Beneteau First 38, Van De Stadt 30, Van de Stadt 34. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.