A new made-to-measure mainsail for a 38 ft sailboat costs about A$3,727 including GST (US$2,304), and a 130% furling genoa about A$3,837 including GST (US$2,372). These are the median prices across 187 boat models of 38 ft, in Dimension-Polyant Optimum Cruise sailcloth.
Prices checked 21 October 2026. A$ prices include GST. US$ prices apply in the US and every other country.
New sail prices for a 38 ft sailboat
| Sail | Optimum Cruise (value) | C-Breeze (long life) |
|---|---|---|
| Mainsail, full battens | A$3,727 / US$2,304Most boats A$3,159 to A$4,601 | A$4,730 / US$2,924Most boats A$3,990 to A$5,870 |
| Furling genoa, 130% | A$3,837 / US$2,372Most boats A$3,207 to A$4,450 | A$4,838 / US$2,991Most boats A$4,045 to A$5,611 |
| Mainsail + genoa | A$7,663 / US$4,737Most boats A$6,798 to A$8,325 | A$9,709 / US$6,002Most boats A$8,588 to A$10,558 |
Median price across 187 boat models of 38 ft. “Most boats” is the middle 80%. Standard build of about 4 weeks. Shipping, and import duty for the US, are added at checkout.
Prices for popular 38 ft sailboats
Exact prices for 38 footers from the biggest production builders. Click through to choose your sailcloth, battens, genoa size and build time.
| Boat | Mainsail | 130% genoa |
|---|---|---|
| Catalina 38 | A$3,012 / US$1,862 | A$4,293 / US$2,654 |
| Hunter 37.5 | A$4,312 / US$2,666 | A$3,609 / US$2,231 |
| Beneteau 38 | A$3,552 / US$2,196 | A$3,861 / US$2,387 |
| Bavaria 38 | A$3,905 / US$2,414 | A$3,587 / US$2,217 |
| Pearson 38 | A$3,480 / US$2,152 | A$3,743 / US$2,314 |
| Hanse 370 | A$4,491 / US$2,776 | A$3,727 / US$2,304 |
| Dufour 38 Classic | A$3,453 / US$2,135 | A$3,863 / US$2,388 |
| C&C 38 | A$3,121 / US$1,929 | A$4,388 / US$2,713 |
| Columbia 38 | A$3,545 / US$2,192 | A$3,871 / US$2,393 |
| Ericson 38 | A$3,534 / US$2,185 | A$4,533 / US$2,802 |
Optimum Cruise sailcloth, full-batten mainsail, standard build.
What sets the price
- Sail area. Price follows the size of the sail, which comes from your boat’s rig (I, J, P and E). A typical 38 footer carries about 35.0 m² of mainsail and 41.7 m² of 130% genoa.
- Sailcloth. Both cloths are woven polyester (Dacron) from Dimension-Polyant, the German sailcloth maker. Optimum Cruise is the value choice for coastal and weekend cruising. C-Breeze is a tighter weave that resists stretch and holds its shape for longer, for sails that work hard or go offshore. At 38 ft we use Optimum Cruise 348 OC (8.4 oz) or C-Breeze 351 CB (8 oz).
- Battens. Full battens (4) hold the sail’s shape and help it last. The 3 leech + 1 full head batten option costs a little less.
- Genoa size. We make furling genoas from 110% to 150%. Most cruising boats carry about 130%; a smaller genoa costs less.
- Build time. Standard is about 4 weeks. Express (about 2 weeks) adds 8%; economy (about 8 weeks) takes 5.5% off.
What’s included
Mainsail: cloth weight matched to your boat, two reef points with low-friction rings, cunningham, stacked reinforcement patches, Dyneema leech and foot lines, battens, sail bag and a 12-month warranty.
Furling genoa: UV cover on the leech and foot, foam luff pad, luff tape to suit your furler, stacked reinforcement patches, sail bag and a 12-month warranty.
After you order, a sailmaker checks your measurements before anything is cut. If your numbers change the price, we tell you first and you can cancel for a full refund.
Questions
How much does a new mainsail cost for a 38 ft sailboat?
A made-to-measure cruising mainsail for a 38 ft sailboat costs about A$3,727 including GST (US$2,304) in Dimension-Polyant Optimum Cruise with full battens. That is the median across 186 boat models of 38 ft; most fall between A$3,159 and A$4,601. In the longer-lasting C-Breeze cloth the median is A$4,730 including GST (US$2,924). A main with 3 leech battens and a full head batten costs a little less than one with 4 full battens.
How much does a new genoa cost for a 38 ft sailboat?
A 130% furling genoa for a 38 ft sailboat costs about A$3,837 including GST (US$2,372) in Optimum Cruise, or A$4,838 including GST (US$2,991) in C-Breeze. Most fall between A$3,207 and A$4,450 in Optimum Cruise. A 110% or 120% genoa costs less and a 140% or 150% costs more.
How much does a new set of sails cost for a 38 ft sailboat?
A new mainsail and 130% furling genoa together cost about A$7,663 including GST (US$4,737) for a typical 38 ft boat in Optimum Cruise, or A$9,709 including GST (US$6,002) in C-Breeze. Shipping is added at checkout.
Why do sail prices vary between 38 ft boats?
Sail prices follow sail area, not boat length. A typical 38 ft boat carries about 35.0 m² of mainsail and 41.7 m² of 130% genoa, but a tall-rig or performance boat carries more, and a fractional rig has a bigger main and a smaller genoa. That is why we price every boat from its own rig dimensions (I, J, P and E).
What sailcloth weight does a 38 ft sailboat need?
We match the cloth weight to the boat's length using Dimension-Polyant's guide. For a 38 ft boat that is Optimum Cruise 348 OC (8.4 oz) or C-Breeze 351 CB (8 oz).
How we worked this out
We priced the mainsail and genoa for all 187 boat models of 38 ft in the Sails.Online catalogue, using each boat’s published rig dimensions and our standard build. These are the same prices you see in the shop. The median is the middle price; “most boats” covers the middle 80%. Prices checked 21 October 2026.