2023 Dolphin 380

The 2023 Dolphin 380 is a performance cruising catamaran designed for sailors who want to explore coastal waters and beyond without sacrificing comfort. Built with vacuum-bagged fiberglass and Divinycell foam cores, it offers a solid, lightweight platform that's easy to handle shorthanded. With three cabins and a spacious salon, it's a capable family cruiser that can also make passages.
 

This catamaran suits a family or a couple looking for a manageable boat for coastal cruising and occasional offshore passages. Its shallow draft lets you explore anchorages others can't reach, while the sail drive engines make docking easier. If you're moving up from a monohull or downsizing from a larger cat, the Dolphin 380 offers a sweet spot of performance and livability.
 

Is the 2023 Dolphin 380 for Sale?

Yes, this 2023 Dolphin 380 is currently offered for sale through its listing broker. The yacht is located in Charleston and is priced at $464,000, which is competitive for a nearly new catamaran with these specs. Because well-maintained performance catamarans sell quickly, availability of a comparable example may be limited.
 

For buyers, availability is less important than acting promptly. Sail drive condition, rigging, hull construction, and the full survey should all be reviewed before making an offer. A well-maintained, nearly new example can have a very different ownership profile from another Dolphin 380 that has seen heavier use.
 

2023 Dolphin 380 Price

The asking price for this 2023 Dolphin 380 is $464,000, which is competitive for a nearly new catamaran with these specs. Catamarans in this size range typically hold value well, especially from a low-volume builder like Dolphin, which supports the asking price. Asking prices are subject to change and should not be treated as confirmed transaction values.
 

The purchase price is only part of the budget for a 38-foot catamaran. Fuel consumption under power is modest—around 2-3 liters per hour per engine at cruising speed. Maintenance costs are comparable to other production catamarans, but the solid glass construction reduces the risk of osmotic blistering. Buyers should budget for annual haul-out and rigging inspection to keep the boat in top shape, along with a professional survey and sea trial.
 

Performance and Propulsion

This Dolphin 380 is powered by twin Volvo Penta sail drives that provide reliable auxiliary power and maneuverability. The Volvo Penta sail drives make docking easier and give the boat dependable auxiliary power, while the shallow draft lets you explore anchorages others can't reach. The design by Philippe Pouvreau, known for fast and seaworthy multihulls, contributes to the boat's performance character.
 

The vacuum-bagged fiberglass construction with vinyl ester resin offers durability and low maintenance, and the Divinycell foam cores keep the platform solid and lightweight. Actual sailing performance and fuel consumption depend on load, sea conditions, sail trim, and hull maintenance, so a sea trial should be used to check the sail drives and rigging. Fuel consumption under power is modest—around 2-3 liters per hour per engine at cruising speed.
 

Exterior Design and Construction

This 2023 Dolphin 380 features vacuum-bagged fiberglass construction with vinyl ester resin for durability and low maintenance, and Divinycell foam cores that keep the platform solid and lightweight. The design by Philippe Pouvreau, known for fast and seaworthy multihulls, gives the boat a performance-oriented exterior. A large cockpit and salon create comfortable social spaces for extended cruising.
 

Buyers should inspect the hulls, deck, bulkheads, rigging, mast, sails, through-hulls, sail drives, and steering system, and confirm the solid glass construction and foam cores are sound. The large cockpit, salon, deck hardware, and railings should also be reviewed. Arrange a sea trial to check the sail drives and rigging, and get a full survey before making an offer.
 

Interior and Accommodation

This 2023 Dolphin 380 offers a three-cabin layout with three heads that provides privacy for family and guests. A large cockpit and salon create comfortable social spaces for extended cruising, and the three-cabin, three-head arrangement makes the boat a capable family cruiser that can also make passages. The layout suits a family or a couple looking for a manageable boat.
 

Individual boats may have different upholstery, appliances, flooring, and interior finishes depending on specification. Buyers should inspect the cabins, heads, salon, galley, refrigeration, plumbing, and bilge systems for condition. The three-cabin layout and spacious salon should be reviewed against your coastal cruising and offshore passage plans during a viewing.
 

What to Check Before Buying a 2023 Dolphin 380

Before making an offer, arrange a sea trial to check the sail drives and rigging. The survey should cover the hulls, deck, bulkheads, rigging, mast, sails, through-hulls, sail drives, steering system, electrical equipment, plumbing, and bilge systems. Confirm the vacuum-bagged fiberglass construction and Divinycell foam cores are sound, and review the rigging inspection history.
 

The twin Volvo Penta sail drives should be inspected individually, including engine hours, service records, sail drive condition, and cooling systems. Buyers should also test navigation electronics, autopilot, VHF radios, refrigeration, pumps, and other onboard systems. This 2023 Dolphin 380 is priced at $464,000, which is competitive for a nearly new catamaran with these specs. Contact us to schedule a viewing in Charleston and get a full survey. Don't wait—well-maintained performance catamarans sell quickly.