Sigma 38 Fast Cruiser
new engine and refit interior
- Boat REF# · 350176
- LOA · 11.68m
- Year · 1990
- Construction · GRP
- Underwater profile · Fin
- Berths · 8
- Engine · 1 x Diesel 30hp, Volvo Penta D1-30F (2025)
- Lying · WESTMED NEAR PERPIGNAN
Extra Details
| Designer | David Thomas |
|---|---|
| Builder | Marine Projects for Sigma Yachts. |
| Lying | WESTMED NEAR PERPIGNAN |
| Fuel capacity | 95.0 ltr (20.9 G) Total - 1 Tanks |
| Water capacity | 265.0 ltr (58.3 G) Total - 2 Tanks |
Mechanical
| Engine | 1 x Diesel 30hp |
|---|---|
| Engine make and model | Volvo Penta D1-30F (2025) |
| Engine Hours |
engine1= 234 |
| Engine Cooled | Indirect |
| Steering | Tiller & Wheel |
| Drive | saildrive |
| Prop(s) | 2 blades (+ Rope Cutter) |
| Fuel consumption (approx) | 1.0 ltr (0.2 G) /hour At Cruising Speed |
| Cruising speed (approx) | 5 knots |
| Max speed (approx) | 8 knots |
The Sigma 38 is fitted with a brand new Volvo Penta D1-30 diesel engine installed in 2025 and still under warranty.
This major upgrade represents an investment of approximately €20,000 and is a significant asset for the future owner.
The engine has approximately 250 running hours and also benefits from:
new Volvo gearbox fitted in 2025,
new Volvo engine control panel,
new engine wiring harness,
Volvo shaft seal replaced in 2024.
Engine accessibility appears particularly well designed on this example, with direct access via the companionway locker as well as additional side access from the cabin, greatly facilitating routine servicing and maintenance operations.
The vessel also benefits from a practical internal engine start system operated from inside the boat via keyed master switch.
Electrical
The vessel appears to have benefited from ongoing electrical maintenance and recent upgrades.
Electrical equipment and installations include:
main electrical distribution panel with centralised controls,
2 x 110 Ah deep-cycle service batteries replaced in 2024,
1 x 90 Ah engine battery replaced in 2023,
Victron charge splitter installed in 2025,
battery charge monitoring at the electrical panel,
twin shore power battery chargers,
220V shore power connection.
The electrical system appears designed to optimise onboard energy autonomy, notably through the Victron charge management system and the solar panels fitted onboard.
Dimensions
| LOA | 11.68m |
|---|---|
| LWL | 9.45m |
| Beam | 3.71m |
| Draft Min | 2.02m |
| Draft Max | 2.02m |
| Airdraft | 17.30m |
| Displacement | 6,237kg (13,752.6lbs) |
| Headroom | 1.90m |
| Storage | On marina |
Rig
Sloop rigged unknown Aluminium spars (1990) with stainless steel standing rigging (1990)
Sails
| Mainsail | - Slab (1990) 2 Reefs |
|---|---|
| Headsail | Magma sailing - Furling (2024) |
| Other sails | Trinquette (1990) |
| Tourmentin 7m2 (2025) | |
| Spi Asymétrique 96M2 (1990) | |
| Spi Asymétrique 96M2 (1990) |
| Spinnaker gear |
|---|
Sails
The sail plan appears to have benefited from significant recent investment.
Sails and rigging include:
new heavy-weather genoa fitted in 2025,
new staysail modified and adapted for removable inner forestay,
new storm jib,
approximately 43 m² mainsail currently in service,
97 m² light symmetrical spinnaker,
97 m² heavy symmetrical spinnaker,
spinnaker pole.
The owner indicates that replacing the mainsail would further enhance the yacht’s sailing performance.
A recent quotation for a new strong and performance-oriented cruising mainsail is available for approximately €4,920.
Rigging and running rigging:
forestay replaced in 2025,
genoa furler replaced in 2025,
genoa halyard replaced in 2025,
new topping lift,
recent traveller control lines,
reefing system lines replaced,
standing rigging inspected in 2025,
Navtec hydraulic backstay ram with seals replaced in 2025.
Overall, the setup appears consistent with a yacht prepared for both offshore sailing and performance cruising.
Electrical Systems
12 volt battery, 220 shore power voltage, 3 batteries charged by: engine, solar panels, shore power
Construction
| Construction | GRP |
|---|---|
| Underwater profile | Fin |
| Finish | Gelcoat finish |
The Sigma 38 is renowned for its solid construction, seaworthy hull design and excellent sailing performance.
This particular example appears to have benefited from serious structural maintenance and ongoing care, including significant recent hull works:
hull stripped back to bare in February 2024,
complete epoxy treatment with 5 coats applied,
2 coats of hard matrix protection,
2 coats of self-eroding antifouling.
The owner also indicates that no signs of structural impact damage or osmosis have been identified.
The yacht benefits from a cockpit and deck layout designed for both offshore sailing and racing, with comprehensive deck hardware and numerous recent upgrades or inspected systems.
Overall, this Sigma 38 appears to combine the well-known sailing qualities of the model with a level of maintenance and preparation rarely encountered on the brokerage market.
Accommodation
| Total # of berths | 8 |
|---|---|
| No. of double berths | 4 |
| Cabin(s) | 3 |
| Handbasin | 1 |
| Shower | 1 |
| Heads | 1 heads (Manual) |
The interior of the Sigma 38 offers a bright and functional atmosphere, designed both for comfortable cruising and more performance-oriented sailing.
The saloon appears particularly welcoming and benefits from:
recently renewed saloon upholstery,
numerous custom-built lockers and storage units made by the owner,
generous storage space for extended cruising,
folding saloon table with integrated bottle storage,
natural ventilation through the opening deck hatch and opening side portlights,
approximately 1.90 m headroom in the saloon.
The vessel can accommodate up to 10 berths depending on configuration.
Forward cabin:
double V-berth cabin,
berth dimensions approximately 1.70 m x 1.90 m,
approximately 1.71 m headroom,
hanging locker and storage,
opening deck hatch.
Aft cabins:
two separate double aft cabins,
berth dimensions approximately 120 x 185 cm each,
approximately 1.75 m headroom,
storage lockers and hanging space,
opening portlights.
Galley:
L-shaped galley to starboard,
Plastimo two-burner cooker with oven,
twin sink with electric and manual water supply,
refrigerator with cooling unit,
numerous lockers and drawers,
220V shore power supply.
Heads compartment:
manual marine toilet,
washbasin with electric water supply,
shower facility,
hot water supplied via engine water heater,
electric shower sump pump,
approximately 1.75 m headroom.
Chart table:
large opening chart table,
navigation tablet support,
USB sockets,
centralised electrical control panel.
Overall, the accommodation appears to offer a very good balance between cruising comfort and the performance cruiser spirit for which the Sigma 38 is well known.
2 burner gas cooker/stove
Accommodation
| Cooker/stove | |
|---|---|
| Oven | |
| Sink | |
| Refrigerator | |
| Pressurised water system | |
| Hot water system | |
| Non-Smokers |
The interior of the Sigma 38 offers a bright and functional atmosphere, designed both for comfortable cruising and more performance-oriented sailing.
The saloon appears particularly welcoming and benefits from:
recently renewed saloon upholstery,
numerous custom-built lockers and storage units made by the owner,
generous storage space for extended cruising,
folding saloon table with integrated bottle storage,
natural ventilation through the opening deck hatch and opening side portlights,
approximately 1.90 m headroom in the saloon.
The vessel can accommodate up to 10 berths depending on configuration.
Forward cabin:
double V-berth cabin,
berth dimensions approximately 1.70 m x 1.90 m,
approximately 1.71 m headroom,
hanging locker and storage,
opening deck hatch.
Aft cabins:
two separate double aft cabins,
berth dimensions approximately 120 x 185 cm each,
approximately 1.75 m headroom,
storage lockers and hanging space,
opening portlights.
Galley:
L-shaped galley to starboard,
Plastimo two-burner cooker with oven,
twin sink with electric and manual water supply,
refrigerator with cooling unit,
numerous lockers and drawers,
220V shore power supply.
Heads compartment:
manual marine toilet,
washbasin with electric water supply,
shower facility,
hot water supplied via engine water heater,
electric shower sump pump,
approximately 1.75 m headroom.
Chart table:
large opening chart table,
navigation tablet support,
USB sockets,
centralised electrical control panel.
Overall, the accommodation appears to offer a very good balance between cruising comfort and the performance cruiser spirit for which the Sigma 38 is well known.
2 burner gas cooker/stove
Deck Gear
| Sprayhood | |
|---|---|
| Warps | |
| Fenders | |
| Swim Platform | |
| Swim Ladder | |
| Instrument Covers |
3 halyard winches
3 sheet winches
2 anchors
(unknown)
40.00m of chain
unknown dinghy (2023)
(Inflatable)
The deck layout and cockpit appear particularly well equipped for short-handed sailing as well as offshore passages.
Deck hardware:
Lewmar winches including:
2 large sheet and mainsail winches,
2 coachroof winches,
2 aft cockpit winches,
new rope clutches installed in 2025,
recent mainsheet tackle system,
Wichard boom brake.
Deck equipment:
sprayhood fitted, although cosmetic refreshing may be considered,
recent tender (2023), reportedly never used,
boat hook with Wichard hook fitting,
Plastimo 8-person liferaft mounted on external pushpit cradle for direct deployment,
IOR danbuoy with light and flag.
The cockpit appears to provide good ergonomics for movement and sail handling, remaining faithful to the Sigma 38 reputation for fast and efficient sailing
Nav Equipment
| Compass | |
|---|---|
| Speed | |
| Radar | |
| VHF | |
| VHF DSC radio | |
| SSB | |
| GPS | |
| Autopilot | |
| Stereo | |
| Clock | |
| Barometer | |
| Navigation lights | |
| Computer | |
| AIS Receiver | |
| Echo sounder |
Electronics and communication equipment include:
Standard Horizon GX2200E DSC fixed VHF installed in 2023,
integrated AIS receiver,
Cobra Marine HH600 handheld DSC VHF,
Navicom RT411 VHF,
Raymarine A40 GPS chartplotter,
waterproof and shockproof tablet connected via NMEA WiFi with real-time AIS traffic display,
USB charging sockets at the helm station.
Safety Equipment
| Liferaft | |
|---|---|
| Life jackets | |
| Life buoys | |
| Searchlight | |
| Danbuoy | |
| Horn | |
| EPIRB 406MHz | |
| Boarding ladder |
2 bilge pumps (1 manual / 1 Electric)
Broker's Comments
Thierry from Boatshed Sudmed and Boatshed Midicanals is pleased to present for sale this Sigma 38 is widely recognised as one of the most successful cruiser-racers of her generation — fast, seaworthy, well balanced and equally capable of enjoyable offshore cruising or competitive club racing.
This particular example appears to have benefited from careful ownership and significant recent investment aimed at improving both reliability and presentation.
Recent notable works include:
brand new Volvo engine installed in 2025 and still under warranty (investment of approximately €20,000),
hull stripped back to bare in 2024 with full hull treatment, repainting and antifouling,
new headsail/genoa fitted in 2025,
new storm jib,
interior improvements including custom-built storage units in the saloon and renewed saloon upholstery.
Designed to sail fast, comfortably and safely over long distances, the Sigma 38 remains today a highly respected and versatile performance cruiser.
This example appears to combine the renowned sailing qualities of the model with a level of preparation and recent investment rarely found on the brokerage market.
For more information or to organise a visit, please contact Thierry, your local broker at Boatshed Midicanals.
These boat details are subject to contract.
Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered.
Owners FAQ's
How long have you owned the boat for?
4 years
Why are you selling her?
Changing circumstances
Where have you sailed her?
Méditerranée and atlantic