Phantom 38 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Heribert Streuer·1976·Phantom Yachtbau Genzel
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Hull Type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
39.37' · 12 m
Disp.
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
$ 33,498
Ask, not sold · 3 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
1
3 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
0.0%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
Global market

Recent Listings

2 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

5 designs · same segment
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Sigma 3838.33'$ 51,980197
Caliber 3838'$ 84,500159
Dehler Optima 9832.15'$ 28,64796
Morgan 3837.67'$ 44,97555
Phantom 38You are here$ 33,49831

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 $33,498. 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.
04Do Phantom 38 listings get price reductions?+
About 100% of Phantom 38 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 0.7% off the original ask. A listing that has been on the market more than 90 days without a reduction usually signals the seller is not motivated.
05What should I look at instead of a Phantom 38?+
Comparable models include Sigma 38, Caliber 38, Dehler Optima 98. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.