Wauquiez Hood 38 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Ted Hood·1978 – 1989·~179 hulls·Wauquiez
Wauquiez Hood 38 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · centerboard
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
38.06' · 11.6 m
Displ.
23,348 lbs · 10,590 kg
First year
1978

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 "whalebottom" 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.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 59,800
Ask, not sold · 15 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
6
15 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
-13.2%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
6
United States (57.1%) · France (14.3%) · Germany (7.1%)

Recent Listings

11 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Wauquiez Hood 38 listings span 6 countries. United States leads with 8 listings (57.1%), followed by France and Germany.

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

Country breakdown

14 listings · 6 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United States$ 50,0008357.1%
France$ 69,1792014.3%
Germany$ 34,905107.1%
Spain$ 67,482107.1%
United Kingdom$ 53,792117.1%
Greece$ 60,501117.1%

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
Bristol 38.838.25'$ 63,900209
Cabo Rico 3838'$ 89,000209
Wauquiez Hood 38You are here$ 59,800156
Wauquiez 3333'$ 29,087134
Laurent Giles 3838.83'$ 54,155104
Camper & Nicholsons Nicholson 38$ 46,92094
Ohlson 3837.06'$ 34,78895
Morgan 3837.67'$ 44,97555
Endurance 3837'$ 87,26153

Frequently asked questions

01How 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.
02How many Wauquiez Hood 38 sailboats are for sale?+
6 Wauquiez Hood 38 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 15 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Wauquiez Hood 38 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Wauquiez Hood 38 has decreased by 13.2% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Wauquiez Hood 38 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Wauquiez Hood 38 listings over the past 12 months are United States (57.1%), France (14.3%), Germany (7.1%).
05What should I look at instead of a Wauquiez Hood 38?+
Comparable models include Nauticat 38, Hallberg-Rassy 38, Bristol 38.8. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.