Shannon 38 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

G, H. Stadel & Son/Schultz & Assoc.·1975 – 1988·~100 hulls·Shannon Yachts
Shannon 38 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · full
Rig
Cutter
LOA
37.75' · 11.51 m
Displ.
18,500 lbs · 8,391 kg
First year
1975

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 nocompromise offshore cruiser at a time when the industry was shifting toward lighter, productionline 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 fullkeel configuration. While production of the original 38 eventually gave way to the Shannon 37 in the late 1980s, the 38 remains the definitive bluewater benchmark for the brand, with Hull 1 still actively cruising the globe today as documented by Shannon Yachts.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 64,950
Ask, not sold · 13 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
2
13 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
-30.7%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
2
United States (84.6%) · Mexico (15.4%)

Recent Listings

11 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Shannon 38 listings span 2 countries. United States leads with 11 listings (84.6%), followed by Mexico.

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

Country breakdown

13 listings · 2 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United States$ 59,00011284.6%
Mexico$ 87,5002015.4%

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
Island Packet 3838'$ 102,0003819
Cabo Rico 3838'$ 89,000209
Shannon 5050.92'$ 209,000164
Downeast 3838'$ 43,750144
Shannon 38You are here$ 64,950132
Shannon 4343.83'$ 189,000134
Downeast 38 Cutter38'$ 39,000116
Shannon 2828'$ 42,000102
Camper & Nicholsons Nicholson 38$ 46,92094
Kadey-Krogen 3838.16'$ 77,40066
Morgan 3837.67'$ 44,97555

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Shannon 38 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Shannon 38 over the past 12 months is $64,950. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Shannon 38 sailboats are for sale?+
2 Shannon 38 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 13 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Shannon 38 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Shannon 38 has decreased by 30.7% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Shannon 38 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Shannon 38 listings over the past 12 months are United States (84.6%), Mexico (15.4%).
05What should I look at instead of a Shannon 38?+
Comparable models include Island Packet 38, Cabo Rico 38, Shannon 50. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.