How much does a used C&C 38 cost?

Based on 5 recent market listings, used C&C 38 sailboats typically sell for between $22,000 and $44,900, with a median asking price of $25,000. Price varies significantly based on year, condition, location, and included equipment.

C&C 38 Performance — PHRF, SA/D, Hull Speed & Sailing Characteristics

The C&C 38 is and respectable in club racing.

Performance Ratios

Racing handicap, sail-carrying power, stability and comfort — and what each one actually tells you about a day on the water.

PHRF Rating

111s/nm

Cruiser/racer — competitive in club racing, comfortable cruising.

PHRF Fleet Position

Where the C&C 38 sits on the PHRF handicap spectrum — lower numbers mean faster boats.

Racer 0–90

Cruiser/Racer 90–150

Cruiser 150–210

C&C 38 111s/nm Cruiser/racer — competitive in club racing, comfortable cruising.

Catalina 38 114s/nm

Tartan 3800 114s/nm

Hunter 38 123s/nm

Ericson 38 126s/nm

Caliber 38 150s/nm

How It Compares

Side-by-side with the boats most often cross-shopped against the C&C 38.

	C&C 38	Caliber 38	Catalina 38	Ericson 38	Hunter 38	Tartan 3800
Dimensions
LOA	38.0	38.0	38.0	37.7	38.0	38.0
LWL	—	32.0	31.5	30.5	34.7	31.0
Beam	—	12.7	12.2	12.0	12.9	12.4
Displacement	—	18	16	14	18,342	16
Ballast	—	9	6	5	6,128	7
Sail Area	—	708	665	709	991	665
Performance
PHRF	111	150	114	126	123	114
SA/Disp	—	16.3	16.7	19.6	22.9	16.8
Bal/Disp	—	48.7	42.8	39.3	33.4	43.8
Comfort	—	28.8	26.3	24.2	26.3	26.1
Capsize	—	1.92	1.94	2.00	1.96	1.98
Hull Speed	—	7.6	7.5	7.4	7.9	7.5