Swede 38 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Elvström/Kjærulff·1980 – 1987·Helmsman
Approximate drawing

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Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Fractional Sloop
LOA
37.4' · 11.4 m
Displ.
13,669 lbs · 6,200 kg
First year
1980

The Swede 38 is a quintessential example of the Scandinavian "Cruising Square Metre" philosophy, a design lineage that prioritizes slender hull forms, high ballast ratios, and exceptional upwind performance. Originally conceived by the renowned Danish design duo Paul Elvström and Jan Kjærulff, the model was born from the transition of the Fisksätra Varv shipyard into the hands of Helmsman Yachts in the early 1980s. While many of its siblings in the Helmsman stable were penned by Håkan Södergren, the Swede 38 remains a distinct collaboration that sought to merge the speed of an IOR racer with the elegant, "needlelike" aesthetics of traditional Skerry cruisers. According to technical archives at Swedesail, the Swede 38 was developed to offer a more accessible, midsized alternative to the larger Swede 55, maintaining the characteristic low freeboard and narrow beam that define the series.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 22,108
Ask, not sold · 4 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
2
4 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
+23.9%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
2
Portugal (50.0%) · Sweden (50.0%)

Recent Listings

3 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Swede 38 listings span 2 countries. Portugal leads with 2 listings (50.0%), followed by Sweden.

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

Country breakdown

4 listings · 2 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
Portugal$ 22,1082050.0%
Sweden$ 27,3842250.0%

Comparable models

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

Peer cross-shop

11 designs · same segment
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Sabre 3837.83'$ 49,9004017
Hallberg-Rassy 3837.96'$ 78,7612612
Sweden Yachts 4546.42'$ 319,6612214
Sweden Yachts 5050'$ 265,8231710
Sweden Yachts 34034'$ 63,9561411
Baltic 38 DP38.08'$ 99,90092
Scanmar 4040.16'$ 90,85184
Maxi 38+37.73'$ 86,65588
X-Yachts XC 3837.99'$ 400,63185
Sparkman & Stephens Swan 38$ 64,48172
Swede 38You are here$ 22,10842

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Swede 38 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Swede 38 over the past 12 months is $22,108. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Swede 38 sailboats are for sale?+
2 Swede 38 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 4 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Swede 38 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Swede 38 has increased by 23.9% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Swede 38 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Swede 38 listings over the past 12 months are Portugal (50.0%), Sweden (50.0%).
05Do Swede 38 listings get price reductions?+
About 100% of Swede 38 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 17.3% 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.
06What should I look at instead of a Swede 38?+
Comparable models include Sabre 38, Hallberg-Rassy 38, Sweden Yachts 45. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.