Swan 38 S&S Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Sparkman & Stephens·1974 – 1979·~116 hulls·Nautor
Swan 38 S&S drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
38.25' · 11.66 m
Displ.
18,300 lbs · 8,301 kg
First year
1974

The Swan 38 S&S represents a pivotal chapter in the collaboration between Nautor’s Swan and the legendary design firm Sparkman & Stephens. Introduced in 1974 as a successor to the groundbreaking Swan 36, the 38 was designed during the height of the International Offshore Rule (IOR) era, yet it managed to transcend the era’s oftencriticized design quirks to become one of the most beloved production yachts in maritime history. Between 1974 and 1979, Nautor produced 116 hulls, a testament to its commercial success and its reputation as a "pocket superyacht." According to the Nautor Swan Heritage records, the model was engineered to be a competitive racer that did not sacrifice the structural integrity or luxury required for serious bluewater cruising. It shares a clear lineage with the Swan 37 and the larger Swan 41, maintaining the iconic "wedge" coachroof profile and the elegant tumblehome that defines the S&S aesthetic of the 1970s.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 62,844
Ask, not sold · 9 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
1
9 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
-20.4%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
4
Australia (55.6%) · United Kingdom (22.2%) · Finland (11.1%)

Recent Listings

4 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Swan 38 S&S listings span 4 countries. Australia leads with 5 listings (55.6%), followed by United Kingdom and Finland.

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

Country breakdown

9 listings · 4 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
Australia$ 56,4175155.6%
United Kingdom$ 104,1382022.2%
Finland$ 91,7791011.1%
Portugal$ 81,3231011.1%

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
Tartan 3737.29'$ 49,0006222
Swan 4647.08'$ 150,0002110
Swan 4039.3'$ 102,234153
Swan 4342.78'$ 92,940154
Swanson 3635.73'$ 98,168123
Swanson 38 S&SYou are here$ 62,84491
Sparkman & Stephens Swan 38$ 64,27372
Nautor Swan Swan 55 CC54.98'$ 2,259,61376
Swan 4444'$ 174,26363
Morgan 3837.67'$ 44,97555

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Swan 38 S&S cost?+
The median asking price for a used Swan 38 S&S over the past 12 months is $62,844. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Swan 38 S&S sailboats are for sale?+
1 Swan 38 S&S listing has gone live in the last 90 days, and 9 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Swan 38 S&S prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Swan 38 S&S has decreased by 20.4% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Swan 38 S&S sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Swan 38 S&S listings over the past 12 months are Australia (55.6%), United Kingdom (22.2%), Finland (11.1%).
05Do Swan 38 S&S listings get price reductions?+
About 50% of Swan 38 S&S listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 0.1% off the original ask. A listing that has been on the market more than 90 days without a reduction usually signals the seller isn't motivated.
06What should I look at instead of a Swan 38 S&S?+
Comparable models include Tartan 37, Swan 46, Swan 40. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.