The Shannon 38 holds a legendary position in American boatbuilding as the vessel that launched Shannon Yachts in 1975. Designed by Walter Schulz in collaboration with George Stadel III and George H. Stadel Jr., the 38 was conceived as a no-compromise offshore cruiser at a time when the industry was shifting toward lighter, production-line designs. Built in Bristol, Rhode Island, the Shannon 38 established the "Shannon look"—a traditional aesthetic characterized by a graceful sheer line, substantial teak brightwork, and a robust full-keel configuration. While production of the original 38 eventually gave way to the Shannon 37 in the late 1980s, the 38 remains the definitive blue-water benchmark for the brand, with Hull #1 still actively cruising the globe today as documented by Shannon Yachts.
Used Shannon 38 Sailboats for Sale
- Make
- Shannon
- Model
- 38
- Builder
- Shannon Yachts
- Designer
- G, H. Stadel & Son/Schultz & Assoc.
- Number Built
- 100
- Production Year(s)
- 1975 - 1988
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