The Sigma 38 OOD (Offshore One Design) stands as a definitive chapter in British yachting history, representing a purposeful shift toward seaworthiness and structural integrity in the mid-1980s. Conceived by the Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC) in the wake of the tragic 1979 Fastnet Race, the design was commissioned to provide a robust alternative to the increasingly fragile IOR (International Offshore Rule) racing yachts of the era. Designed by David Thomas and built by Marine Projects in Plymouth, the Sigma 38 was engineered to be a "go-anywhere" cruiser-racer that could handle the rigors of the English Channel and the North Atlantic while maintaining a competitive edge on the racecourse. With over 120 hulls produced between 1985 and 1993, the model established one of the most enduring one-design fleets in the world, a legacy meticulously documented by the Sigma 38 Class Association.
Sigma 38 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview
- Make
- Sigma
- Model
- 38
- Builder
- Cheoy Lee Shipyard Ltd.
- Designer
- Sparkman & Stephens
- Number Built
- Production Year(s)
- 1967 - ??
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| Source | Year | Make | Model | Price | Cabins | Heads | City | Country | Listing Date | |
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Market Overview
Price & Volume Trends
Monthly breakdown
| Month | Listings | Median Asking Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | 10 | $57,656 |
| Dec 2025 | 1 | $40,557 |
| Jan 2026 | 1 | $52,976 |
| Apr 2026 | 4 | $40,564 |
Median Price by Country
Listings by Country
| Model | LOA | Median Price (USD) | Listings | Recent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beneteau First 38 | 40.2' | $35,200 | 26 | 8 |
| Sigma 33 Ood | 32.5' | $21,072 | 23 | 3 |
| Hallberg-Rassy 38 | 37.96' | $92,414 | 22 | 9 |
| Sigma 38 | $52,976 | 16 | 5 | |
| Baltic 38 DP | 38.08' | $99,900 | 13 | 3 |
| Sigma 41 | 41' | $59,000 | 12 | 4 |
| Northshore 38 | 37.99' | $57,041 | 11 | 4 |
| Caliber 38 | 38' | $84,500 | 11 | 7 |
| X-Yachts XC 38 | 37.99' | $396,967 | 9 | 5 |
| Laurent Giles 38 | 38.83' | $64,749 | 7 | 1 |
| Ohlson 38 | 37.06' | $41,600 | 6 | 2 |
| Country | Median Price (USD) | Listings (past 12 months) | Recent (90d) |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $43,952 | 10 | 3 |
| Germany | $52,976 | 3 | 2 |
| Greece | $61,217 | 3 | 0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much does a used Sigma 38 cost?
- The median asking price for a used Sigma 38 over the past 12 months is $52,976. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
- How many Sigma 38 sailboats are for sale?
- We have tracked 16 Sigma 38 listings over the past 12 months, with 5 listed within the last 90 days.
- Are Sigma 38 prices going up or down?
- The median asking price for the Sigma 38 has decreased by 23.42% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month average.
- Where is the cheapest place to buy a Sigma 38?
- United Kingdom currently has the lowest median asking price at $43,952, while Greece is the most expensive at $61,217 — a 39% difference.
- What are similar sailboats to the Sigma 38?
- Comparable models include the Beneteau First 38, Sigma 33 Ood, Hallberg-Rassy 38. See the comparison table above for pricing and availability.