Sigma 38 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Sparkman & Stephens·1967·Cheoy Lee Shipyard Ltd.
Sigma 38 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull Type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
38.33' · 11.68 m
Disp.
19,025 lbs · 8,630 kg
First year
1967

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 mid1980s. 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 "goanywhere" cruiserracer 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 onedesign fleets in the world, a legacy meticulously documented by the Sigma 38 Class Association.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 52,081
Ask, not sold · 19 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
7
19 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
-22.8%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
Global market

Recent Listings

7 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Comparable models

Similar length overall, displacement, and era. Click a row to jump to that model's market page.

Peer cross-shop

5 designs · same segment
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Sigma 38You are here$ 52,081197
Northshore 3837.99'$ 54,591113
Laurent Giles 3838.83'$ 53,569104
Seaquest Yachts 3838.06'$ 80,38795
Morgan 3837.67'$ 44,97555

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Sigma 38 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Sigma 38 over the past 12 months is $52,081. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Sigma 38 sailboats are for sale?+
7 Sigma 38 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 19 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Sigma 38 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Sigma 38 has decreased by 22.8% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Do Sigma 38 listings get price reductions?+
About 25% of Sigma 38 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 0.5% off the original ask. A listing that has been on the market more than 90 days without a reduction usually signals the seller is not motivated.
05What should I look at instead of a Sigma 38?+
Comparable models include Northshore 38, Laurent Giles 38, Seaquest Yachts 38. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.