Salona 380 Buyer's Guide
Shopping the used Salona 380 means looking at a Cossutti-designed 38-foot performance cruiser built from 2015 by a Croatian yard, with a Yanmar 29-horsepower diesel, two close-draft keel options, and a reputation for short-handed friendly handling. The boat rewards a careful look at a few known weak points rather than any broad concern about the structure.
Layouts on the Used Market
Owner three-cabin versions are the more common on the brokerage market, though both the standard large quarterberth layout and the three-stateroom option appear, and ex-charter examples are common. The three-cabin choice trades the separate shower stall for the extra sleeping space, so a buyer should decide early which matters more before narrowing a search.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
Well-equipped used 380s commonly carry bow thrusters, AIS, chartplotter, autopilot, solar, and inverter, which together make Mediterranean or Baltic mooring and passage-making far easier. Asymmetric and symmetric spinnakers plus a code zero are commonly fitted for downwind range, while a bimini, cockpit shower, and swim platform support warm-water use. Often-seen upgrades include heating and a gennaker for colder or lighter-air cruising, and many boats left the yard with the Limited Edition package that brought them to step-aboard-and-go standard.
What to Inspect
The immersed forefoot knuckle that lengthens the waterline under sail also makes the bow behave unpredictably under power anchor; on a viewing, watch for signs the previous owner fought the bow in marinas, such as scraped bow gelcoat or thruster overuse. Check the deck for adequate non-slip — a worn or thinly textured surface that feels slick underfoot in the wet is the shortfall to look for, so test it with damp shoes. At the chart table, confirm there is no built-in book stowage; a buyer who sails with paper charts or manuals will need to add a custom rack, since the tight nav station otherwise leaves reference material loose.
Availability and Buyer's Takeaway
These boats turn up in France, Croatia, and Finland. Before committing, walk the following checks:
- Inspect bow gelcoat and thruster use for power-handling scars.
- Feel the deck non-slip under wet soles for adequate grip.
- Confirm chart-table stowage gap and plan a rack if needed.
- Verify keel option and draft against your berth limits.
- Test the outboard-tapered icebox volume against your provisioning.
Price & volume trends
Monthly asking-price and listing-volume trends for the Salona 380. The line shows the median ask each month; the bars show how many listings appeared.
Monthly breakdown · 4 rows
| Month | Listings | Median ask | Δ vs. last mo. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25 | 1 | $213,163 | — |
| Feb 26 | 1 | $267,910 | +25.7% |
| Apr 26 | 2 | $268,704 | +0.3% |
| May 26 | 1 | $278,976 | +3.8% |
Where they're listed
Salona 380 listings appear across 3 countries. France has the most listings with 3 (60.0%), followed by Finland and Croatia.
Comparable models
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