Tartan 38 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Sparkman & Stephens·1976 – 1989·Tartan Yachts
Tartan 38 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
37.29' · 11.37 m
Displ.
15,200 lbs · 6,895 kg
First year
1976

The Tartan 38, introduced in 1978 as a sophisticated Sparkman & Stephens design, represents a pivotal era for Tartan Yachts where the brand successfully bridged the gap between IORinfluenced racing performance and highend coastal cruising. Often overshadowed by its legendary predecessor, the Tartan 37, the 38 was a distinct evolution that offered a more modern underbody, featuring a deeper fin keel and a more efficient skeghung rudder. It was conceived for the sailor who demanded the structural integrity Tartan was known for, coupled with the pointing ability and speed necessary to compete in club racing or make fast offshore passages. According to editorial analysis from SpinSheet, the model was produced until roughly 1984, with approximately 100 hulls completed, making it a relatively rare but highly soughtafter find on the used market today.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 17,700
Ask, not sold · 6 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
0
6 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
Insufficient data
Countries with listings
1
United States (100.0%)

Recent Listings

3 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Tartan 38 listings span 1 country. United States leads with 6 listings.

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

Country breakdown

6 listings · 1 country
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United States$ 17,70060100.0%

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
Tartan 3737.29'$ 49,0006222
Sabre 3837.83'$ 49,9004017
Beneteau First 3840.2'$ 34,7903114
Tartan 3333.67'$ 24,000207
Tartan 34 C34.42'$ 20,000174
Tartan 3029.92'$ 10,000154
Tartan 4040.25'$ 89,900142
Northshore 3837.99'$ 56,958113
Sparkman & Stephens Swan 38$ 64,48172
Tartan 38You are here$ 17,70060
Tartan 4140.63'$ 74,50061

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Tartan 38 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Tartan 38 over the past 12 months is $17,700. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Tartan 38 sailboats are for sale?+
6 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Where are Tartan 38 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Tartan 38 listings over the past 12 months are United States (100.0%).
04Do Tartan 38 listings get price reductions?+
About 50% of Tartan 38 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 35.1% 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 Tartan 38?+
Comparable models include Tartan 37, Sabre 38, Beneteau First 38. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.