Tripp Javelin 38 Sailboats for Sale

William H. Tripp, Jr.·1960 – 1966·~25 hulls·G. DeVries Lentsch, Jr.,

Drawing Diagram

Builder drawing

Hull Type: Monohull · fin
Rig: Masthead Sloop
LOA: 37.83' · 11.53 m
Disp.: 16,000 lbs · 7,257 kg
First year: 1960

The Tripp Javelin 38 represents a significant chapter in the early era of fiberglass yacht construction, merging the visionary naval architecture of American designer William H. Tripp Jr. with the precision craftsmanship of the Amsterdam Shipyard G. de Vries Lentsch. Commissioned by Seafarer Yachts in the early 1960s, the Javelin 38 was designed during a transformative period when the Cruising Club of America (CCA) rating rule influenced hull shapes toward graceful overhangs and substantial displacement. Built in the Netherlands, these vessels were marketed as premium offshore cruisers, offering a level of joinery and structural integrity that distinguished them from many contemporary massproduced American builds. The Javelin 38 is often recognized as the larger, more capable sibling to the popular Swiftsure 33 and the Medalist 32, sharing a distinctive aesthetic characterized by a low profile, wide beam for its era, and a powerful masthead rig.

Specs & Review

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo

$ 34,085

Asking price · 2 listings

Recent listings · 90 d

2 tracked · 12 mo

3-month price trend

+0.2%

vs. 12-mo median

Countries with listings

Canada (100.0%)

Recent Listings

2 for sale · showing 10 newest

Price & volume trends

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

Price and listing activity

1 month · 2 listings

Median ask (USD) Listings

Monthly breakdown · 1 row

Month	Listings	Median ask	Δ vs. last mo.
Jun 26	2	$ 34,142	—

Where they're listed

Tripp Javelin 38 listings appear across 1 country. Canada has the most listings with 2.

Median ask by country

USD · past 12 months

Share of listings

Count · past 12 months

Country view

2 listings · 1 country

Country	Median ask	Listings · 12 mo	Active · 90 d	Share
Canada	$ 34,142	2	2	100.0%

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
Nicholson 38	37.83'	$ 32,791	14	7
Shannon 38	37.75'	$ 64,950	13	0
Javelin Javelin 38You are here	—	$ 34,085	2	2

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Tripp Javelin 38 cost?+

The median asking price for a used Tripp Javelin 38 over the past 12 months is $34,085. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.

02How many Tripp Javelin 38 sailboats are for sale?+

2 Tripp Javelin 38 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 2 have been tracked across the past 12 months.

03Are Tripp Javelin 38 prices going up or down?+

The median asking price for the Tripp Javelin 38 is up 0.2% over the last 3 months compared with the 12-month median.

04Where are Tripp Javelin 38 sailboats for sale?+

The top markets for used Tripp Javelin 38 listings over the past 12 months are Canada (100.0%).

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

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