Sydney 38 Sailboats for Sale

Murray Burns Dovell·1999·~65 hulls·Sydney Yachts/Bashford Int.

Drawing Diagram

Builder drawing

Hull Type: Monohull · bulb
Rig: Fractional Sloop
LOA: 38.5' · 11.73 m
Disp.: 12,260 lbs · 5,561 kg
First year: 1999

The Sydney 38 One Design stands as a definitive benchmark in the world of dualpurpose cruiserracers, born from a collaboration between the visionary designer Iain Murray and the performancefocused Bashford Boats. Launched in the late 1990s, the model was engineered to fill a vacuum in the Australian yachting scene for a strictly regulated, affordable onedesign class that could tackle grueling offshore conditions like the SydneyHobart while remaining manageable for a weekend cruise. According to the Sydney 38 Class Association, the design prioritized a balanced hull form and a highaspect rig to ensure the boat remained competitive under various handicap systems, including IRC and IMS, while maintaining its onedesign integrity.

Specs & Review

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo

$ 71,076

Asking price · 12 listings

Recent listings · 90 d

12 tracked · 12 mo

3-month price trend

+5.5%

vs. 12-mo median

Countries with listings

Australia (66.7%) · United States (33.3%)

Recent Listings

8 for sale · showing 10 newest

Price & volume trends

Monthly asking-price and listing-volume trends for the Sydney 38. The line shows the median ask each month; the bars show how many listings appeared.

Price and listing activity

4 months · 12 listings

Median ask (USD) Listings

Monthly breakdown · 3 rows

Month	Listings	Median ask	Δ vs. last mo.
Jan 26	6	$ 59,204	—
Mar 26	2	$ 99,546	+68.1%
Apr 26	4	$ 75,000	-24.7%

Where they're listed

Sydney 38 listings appear across 2 countries. Australia has the most listings with 8 (66.7%), followed by United States.

Median ask by country

USD · past 12 months

Share of listings

Count · past 12 months

Country view

12 listings · 2 countries

Country	Median ask	Listings · 12 mo	Active · 90 d	Share
Australia	$ 63,570	8	0	66.7%
United States	$ 75,000	4	4	33.3%

Comparable models

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

Similar boats to compare

3 similar designs

Model	LOA	Median ask	Listings · 12 mo	Active · 90 d
Dehler 38	38.71'	$ 235,000	49	22
Sydney Yachts 38You are here	—	$ 71,076	12	4
Northshore 38	37.99'	$ 50,646	11	0

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Sydney 38 cost?+

The median asking price for a used Sydney 38 over the past 12 months is $71,076. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.

02How many Sydney 38 sailboats are for sale?+

4 Sydney 38 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 12 have been tracked across the past 12 months.

03Are Sydney 38 prices going up or down?+

The median asking price for the Sydney 38 is up 5.5% over the last 3 months compared with the 12-month median.

04Where are Sydney 38 sailboats for sale?+

The top markets for used Sydney 38 listings over the past 12 months are Australia (66.7%), United States (33.3%).

05What should I look at instead of a Sydney 38?+

Comparable models include Dehler 38, Northshore 38. Use the comparison table above to check pricing and availability.