The Fjord 38 Open is a remarkable vessel that combines exquisite design with unparalleled performance, making it the ideal choice for adventurous seafarers and those who appreciate the finer things in life. This open yacht is built with meticulous attention to detail, ensuring both form and function are optimized to meet the highest standards. With a length of 11.63 meters, the Fjord 38 Open boasts a spacious and elegantly appointed deck, perfect for entertaining guests or enjoying a serene day on the water. Its sleek exterior lines are a testament to the cutting-edge design prowess of Fjord, ensuring it stands out in any marina or coastline. Under the hood, the Fjord 38 Open is powered by twin Volvo Penta engines, offering a robust and reliable performance that delivers a top speed of 40 knots. This ensures that whether you are cruising along the coast or heading to a secluded bay, you do so with speed and grace. The interior is no less impressive, with a thoughtfully designed cabin that can comfortably accommodate up to 2 overnight guests, providing all the amenities needed for a comfortable stay. The yacht’s open-plan layout offers seamless access between the helm and the rest of the deck, enhancing the social aspect of your journeys. Crafted with GRP and featuring a planning hull configuration, the Fjord 38 Open is a testament to modern naval architecture and engineering. This model is perfect for those who appreciate open-air luxury without compromising on performance or aesthetics.
Length
11.6M
Beam
3.6M
Draft
1M
Day Guests
12
Sleeping
2
Cabin
1
Cruise Speed
30KT
Max Speed
40KT
Fuel
760L
Range
300NM
Engine
2 x Volvo Penta D4-300
Option 1
2 x Volvo Penta D6-380
Option 2
2 x Volvo Penta D6-440
Naval
Patrick Banfield
Exterior
Patrick Banfield
Interior
Fjord Design Team
New Starting From
€320,000
High Price Brokerage
€290,000
Low Price Brokerage
€250,000
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The single pane glass windscreen is the first thing anyone notices, and the detail behind it is just as considered.
Patrick Banfield’s exterior design keeps the 38 Open’s lines clean and low, with a single level deck that removes the usual steps and changes in height between bow and stern. At the helm, a glass bridge control panel sits ahead of an enveloping double seat, built to hold the driver and a second guest securely through a hard turn rather than leaving them to brace against the console. It is a small boat that reads as considerably more resolved than its length suggests.
Forty knots from a hull this compact is a genuine thrill, not a brochure number.
Twin Volvo Penta D4-300 engines come as standard, with D6-380 and D6-440 options for owners who want more top end, and cruising settles comfortably at 30 knots. At 7.4 tonnes displacement, the 38 Open is light enough to accelerate quickly and plane early, while a 1 metre draught opens up anchorages a deeper hulled yacht would have to avoid. A 760 litre fuel capacity gives a range of around 300 nautical miles, enough for a proper day out and the run home without a second thought.
The stern changes shape depending on what the day calls for.
Owners can specify an open layout with a central sofa, a galley version with a fibreglass T-top and optional electric awning for longer stays at anchor, or a double sofa with an extendable table that folds down into a further sunbathing area. None of it needs a crew to operate: the 38 Open is designed to be run and enjoyed single handed or with family aboard, which keeps her genuinely usable rather than a boat that sits at the dock waiting for help to arrive.
One cabin, two sleeping guests, and more comfort below than the size suggests.
The forward cabin carries its double bed along the main axis of the hull rather than squeezed across the beam, which gives genuine headroom and legroom rather than a berth built purely to tick a box. At the base of the companionway sits a bathroom that is surprisingly generous for a boat this size, finished in the same premium materials introduced across the current Fjord range. It is not built for extended cruising, but for an overnight stop or a lazy weekend away, the 38 Open covers the basics properly rather than as an afterthought.
At 320,000 euros, the 38 Open is the most affordable route into the Fjord range.
She carries twelve day guests comfortably across that single level deck, and the 300 nautical mile range from a 760 litre tank means she is never limited to short hops around the bay. Running without a crew keeps ownership costs close to those of a large open boat rather than a yacht, even as the finish, the glass bridge helm and the windscreen carry the same design language as the larger Fjord models above her. For a first time owner or a family wanting genuine performance and real comfort without the commitment of a bigger yacht, the 38 Open earns its place as the clearest way into the range.
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