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Sigma 38 Sailboats for Sale

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.

Specs & Review

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$52,061
Asking price · 21 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
2
21 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
-13.5%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
6
United Kingdom (57.1%) · Germany (14.3%) · Greece (14.3%)

Recent Listings

8 for sale · showing 10 newest

View all Sigma 38 listings →Aggregated from multiple (unaffiliated) sources · refreshed hourly.

Sigma 38 Buyer's Guide

Where they're listed

Sigma 38 listings appear across 6 countries. United Kingdom has the most listings with 12 (57.1%), followed by Germany and Greece.

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

Country view

21 listings · 6 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United Kingdom$43,96112057.1%
Germany$52,0613014.3%
Greece$60,1593014.3%
Australia$69,374104.8%
Spain$63,000114.8%
Portugal$27,053114.8%

Comparable models

Similar length, displacement, and era. Open a row to compare that model's market page.

Similar boats to compare

4 similar designs
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Sigma 38You are here—$ 52,061212
Seaquest Yachts 3838.06'$ 81,091125
Northshore 3837.99'$ 51,323110
Laurent Giles 3838.83'$ 51,027102

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 $52,061. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Sigma 38 sailboats are for sale?+
2 Sigma 38 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 21 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Sigma 38 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Sigma 38 is down 13.5% over the last 3 months compared with the 12-month median.
04Where are Sigma 38 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Sigma 38 listings over the past 12 months are United Kingdom (57.1%), Germany (14.3%), Greece (14.3%).
05Do 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. If a listing has been on the market for more than 90 days without a cut, the seller may not be in a hurry.
06What should I look at instead of a Sigma 38?+
Comparable models include Seaquest Yachts 38, Northshore 38, Laurent Giles 38. Use the comparison table above to check pricing and availability.