Sparkman & Stephens Swan 38 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

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The Swan 38, introduced in 1974, stands as one of the most enduring legacies of the partnership between the design firm Sparkman & Stephens and the Finnish yard Nautor Swan. Produced during an era where the International Offshore Rule (IOR) heavily influenced naval architecture, the 38 was the successor to the Swan 37 and preceded the more radical Swan 39. Over its fiveyear production run ending in 1979, Nautor delivered 116 hulls, cementing the model’s reputation as a "pocket" ocean racer capable of crossing oceans while providing the luxury finish expected of the Swan pedigree. The Nautor Swan Heritage archives note that the model was designed to offer a balance of competitive rating and robust offshore comfort, a task it performed so well that many continue to compete in classic regattas today.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 64,503
Ask, not sold · 7 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
2
7 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
+87.0%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
2
Australia (83.3%) · Spain (16.7%)

Recent Listings

7 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Sparkman & Stephens Swan 38 listings span 2 countries. Australia leads with 5 listings (83.3%), followed by Spain.

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

Country breakdown

6 listings · 2 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
Australia$ 64,5035183.3%
Spain$ 98,8961016.7%

Comparable models

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

Peer cross-shop

10 designs · same segment
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Hallberg-Rassy 3837.96'$ 78,7562612
Swan 37137'$ 69,750224
Swan 4647.08'$ 150,0002110
Swan 4039.3'$ 102,387153
Swan 4342.78'$ 93,079154
Swanson 3635.73'$ 98,314123
Northshore 3837.99'$ 56,977113
Sparkman & Stephens Swan 38You are here$ 64,50372
Swan 4444'$ 174,52363
Morgan 3837.67'$ 44,97555

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Sparkman & Stephens Swan 38 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Sparkman & Stephens Swan 38 over the past 12 months is $64,503. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Sparkman & Stephens Swan 38 sailboats are for sale?+
2 Sparkman & Stephens Swan 38 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 7 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Sparkman & Stephens Swan 38 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Sparkman & Stephens Swan 38 has increased by 87.0% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Sparkman & Stephens Swan 38 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Sparkman & Stephens Swan 38 listings over the past 12 months are Australia (83.3%), Spain (16.7%).
05What should I look at instead of a Sparkman & Stephens Swan 38?+
Comparable models include Hallberg-Rassy 38, Swan 371, Swan 46. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.