Swede 38 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Elvström/Kjærulff·1980 – 1987·Helmsman
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Hull Type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Fractional Sloop
LOA
37.4' · 11.4 m
Disp.
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
$ 21,990
Ask, not sold · 4 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
2
4 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
+22.6%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
Global market

Recent Listings

2 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

4 designs · same segment
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Sabre 3837.83'$ 49,9003817
Hallberg-Rassy 3837.96'$ 78,3412611
Maxi 38+37.73'$ 86,55388
Swede 38You are here$ 21,99042

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 $21,990. 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 22.6% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Do Swede 38 listings get price reductions?+
About 100% of Swede 38 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 17.8% 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 Swede 38?+
Comparable models include Sabre 38, Hallberg-Rassy 38, Maxi 38+. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.