Regina 38 Buyer's Guide
The Regina 38 is a Swedish-built pilothouse cruiser from Regina Yachts, designed by Carl Beyer for cruisers spending extended time in higher latitudes. On the used market she appears as a balsa-cored fiberglass monohull with lead-ballasted fin keel, a spade rudder, and a masthead-sloop rig — a serious northern-European cruiser rather than a lightly built coastal weekender.
Layouts on the Used Market
Every Regina 38 carries the pilothouse that defines the model, sized to shelter the helm without dominating the deck. Below, the saloon gives a 270-degree view from the dining table, and the interior is voluminous without feeling cavernous or busy. All interior woodwork is various shades of mahogany. The cockpit is roomy, and the offset helm wheel is laid out to stay clear of fore-and-aft movement, so the typical brokerage example will show a practical, sheltered cruising layout rather than a stripped race configuration.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
Because no equipment summary is available for this model, buyers should treat gear as variable and judge each boat on its own. The most consequential items to verify are those supporting high-latitude cruising: a diesel furnace or cabin heat, a robust electrical bank with charging from the 56-horsepower Yanmar, and canvas or storm protection for the pilothouse. Navigation and sail-handling upgrades such as autopilot and lazy-bag mainsail systems add value, but none can be assumed present.
What to Inspect
The Regina 38’s known documentation centers on her intended use and behavior rather than structural defects. A boat made for higher latitudes should be checked for pilothouse seal condition and drainage, since the high freeboard and enclosed helm are central to her design. Test reports note she handled 15- to 20-knot winds and moderate chop comfortably, so surveyors should confirm rudder and keel attachment integrity consistent with that service history.
Availability and Buyer's Takeaway
Regional availability is not specified. For a buyer, the short checklist is: confirm the pilothouse and its seals, verify the Yanmar diesel and tankage (66 gallons fuel, 211 gallons water), inspect balsa-core hull and deck for moisture, and assess interior woodwork condition. The Regina 38 rewards the shopper who wants a sheltered, comfortable high-latitude cruiser with proven windward manners.
Price & volume trends
Monthly asking-price and listing-volume trends for the Regina 38. The line shows the median ask each month; the bars show how many listings appeared.
Monthly breakdown · 2 rows
| Month | Listings | Median ask | Δ vs. last mo. |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 26 | 1 | $263,138 | — |
| Aug 26 | 2 | $261,896 | -0.5% |
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| Regina 38You are here | — | $ 262,575 | 3 | 2 |