Sydney 38 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Murray Burns Dovell·1999·~65 hulls·Sydney Yachts/Bashford Int.
Sydney 38 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · bulb
Rig
Fractional Sloop
LOA
38.5' · 11.73 m
Displ.
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.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 75,000
Ask, not sold · 3 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
3
3 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
0.0%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
1
United States (100.0%)

Recent Listings

1 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Sydney 38 listings span 1 country. United States leads with 3 listings.

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

Country breakdown

3 listings · 1 country
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United States$ 75,00033100.0%

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
Dehler 3838.71'$ 232,6693718
Moody S3839'$ 93,1853415
Beneteau First 3840.2'$ 34,7903114
Dehler 38 SQ39.6'$ 311,833249
Sigma 3838.33'$ 52,360197
Dehler 3635.92'$ 91,207168
X-Yachts XP 3839.2'$ 329,286133
Leonardo Yachts 3838.62'$ 343,249126
Northshore 3837.99'$ 56,958113
Sydney 38You are here$ 75,00033

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 $75,000. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Sydney 38 sailboats are for sale?+
3 Sydney 38 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 3 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Sydney 38 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Sydney 38 has remained stable over the last 3 months compared to 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 United States (100.0%).
05What should I look at instead of a Sydney 38?+
Comparable models include Sabre 38, Dehler 38, Moody S38. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.