The Wauquiez Hood 38 is a quintessential example of the "Gentleman’s Cruiser," representing a sophisticated marriage between the robust French craftsmanship of the Wauquiez shipyard and the innovative naval architecture of the late Ted Hood. Launched in the late 1970s and produced into the early 1980s, the Hood 38 was designed to satisfy the rigorous demands of offshore sailing while offering the versatility of a shallow draft. It is often characterized by its "whale-bottom" hull shape—a signature of Ted Hood’s design philosophy—which combines a wide beam with a heavy displacement to create a powerful, stable platform. Unlike many of its contemporaries, the Hood 38 was built with an uncompromising focus on material quality, intended for owners who sought a vessel capable of crossing oceans with both speed and grace.
Wauquiez Hood 38 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview
- Make
- Wauquiez
- Model
- Hood 38
- Builder
- Wauquiez
- Designer
- Ted Hood
- Number Built
- 179
- Production Year(s)
- 1978 - 1989
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| Source | Year | Make | Model | Price | Cabins | Heads | City | Country | Listing Date | |
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Market Overview
Price & Volume Trends
Monthly breakdown
| Month | Listings | Median Asking Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | 2 | $62,400 |
| Sep 2025 | 3 | $70,567 |
| Oct 2025 | 1 | $68,328 |
| Dec 2025 | 2 | $42,000 |
| Jan 2026 | 1 | $80,913 |
| Apr 2026 | 2 | $50,000 |
Median Price by Country
Listings by Country
| Model | LOA | Median Price (USD) | Listings | Recent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nauticat 38 | 37.5' | $115,451 | 39 | 16 |
| Hallberg-Rassy 38 | 37.96' | $92,479 | 22 | 9 |
| Bristol 38.8 | 38.25' | $63,900 | 16 | 4 |
| Cabo Rico 38 | 38' | $89,000 | 13 | 4 |
| Moody 37 | 37' | $67,559 | 12 | 3 |
| Wauquiez Hood 38 | $59,800 | 11 | 2 | |
| Wauquiez 33 | 33' | $30,432 | 11 | 4 |
| Camper & Nicholsons Nicholson 38 | $41,503 | 8 | 2 | |
| Ohlson 38 | 37.06' | $41,612 | 6 | 2 |
| Downeaster 38 | 38' | $47,450 | 4 | 3 |
| Moody 38 | 37.5' | $96,602 | 3 | 0 |
| Country | Median Price (USD) | Listings (past 12 months) | Recent (90d) |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $50,000 | 7 | 2 |
| France | $75,740 | 2 | 0 |
| Germany | $35,342 | 1 | 0 |
| Spain | $68,328 | 1 | 0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much does a used Wauquiez Hood 38 cost?
- The median asking price for a used Wauquiez Hood 38 over the past 12 months is $59,800. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
- How many Wauquiez Hood 38 sailboats are for sale?
- We have tracked 11 Wauquiez Hood 38 listings over the past 12 months, with 2 listed within the last 90 days.
- Are Wauquiez Hood 38 prices going up or down?
- The median asking price for the Wauquiez Hood 38 has decreased by 16.39% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month average.
- Where is the cheapest place to buy a Wauquiez Hood 38?
- Germany currently has the lowest median asking price at $35,342, while France is the most expensive at $75,740 — a 114% difference.
- What are similar sailboats to the Wauquiez Hood 38?
- Comparable models include the Nauticat 38, Hallberg-Rassy 38, Bristol 38.8. See the comparison table above for pricing and availability.