Trintella 38 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

van de Stadt·1975 – 1985·~45 hulls·Trintella Yachts
Trintella 38 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
37.89' · 11.55 m
Displ.
23,148 lbs · 10,500 kg
First year
1975

The Trintella 38, introduced in 1976, represents a pivotal moment in the evolution of Dutch yacht building. Designed by the legendary Ricus van de Stadt and built by Jachtwerf Anne Wever, this model signaled a departure from the traditional, highwaisted "clipper" aesthetics of earlier Trintella designs like the IIIa. Instead, the 38 embraced a more contemporary, nearflush deck profile that emphasized aerodynamic efficiency and a lower center of gravity. This model was the final GRP (Glass Reinforced Plastic) masterpiece of its size before the shipyard began its storied transition into aluminum construction. Built to the rigorous standards of Lloyd’s certification, the Trintella 38 was conceived as a highlatitude bluewater cruiser, blending the renowned seaworthiness of Van de Stadt Design with the uncompromising luxury that defined the Wever era.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 86,680
Ask, not sold · 5 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
3
5 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
0.0%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
3
Croatia (60.0%) · Germany (20.0%) · Netherlands (20.0%)

Recent Listings

3 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Trintella 38 listings span 3 countries. Croatia leads with 3 listings (60.0%), followed by Germany and Netherlands.

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

Country breakdown

5 listings · 3 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
Croatia$ 86,6803360.0%
Germany$ 107,6221020.0%
Netherlands$ 91,3341020.0%

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
Nauticat 3837.5'$ 107,7124523
Hallberg-Rassy 3837.96'$ 78,7562612
Contest 38s38'$ 64,552218
Cabo Rico 3838'$ 89,000209
Trintella 4242.32'$ 99,000149
Laurent Giles 3838.83'$ 54,155104
Trintella 2928.92'$ 16,15896
Trintella 38You are here$ 86,68053
Trintella 4443.96'$ 63,99254
Endurance 3837'$ 87,26153
Morgan 3837.67'$ 44,97555

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Trintella 38 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Trintella 38 over the past 12 months is $86,680. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Trintella 38 sailboats are for sale?+
3 Trintella 38 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 5 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Trintella 38 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Trintella 38 has remained stable over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Trintella 38 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Trintella 38 listings over the past 12 months are Croatia (60.0%), Germany (20.0%), Netherlands (20.0%).
05Do Trintella 38 listings get price reductions?+
About 33% of Trintella 38 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 19.0% off the original ask. A listing that has been on the market more than 90 days without a reduction usually signals the seller isn't motivated.
06What should I look at instead of a Trintella 38?+
Comparable models include Nauticat 38, Hallberg-Rassy 38, Contest 38s. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.