Used PJ-30 1/2 Ton Sailboats for Sale

The Hughes PJ-30 1/2 Ton, also marketed as the North Star 1000, stands as a notable example of a performance-oriented cruiser-racer from the International Offshore Rule (IOR) era. Designed by the esteemed naval architecture firm Sparkman & Stephens (S&S design #2098-C6) and built by the Canadian Hughes Boat Works, this roughly 30-foot monohull was conceived to offer exhilarating racing potential within the competitive Half Ton class, while still providing comfortable accommodations for coastal cruising. Its design reflects a period when yacht designers sought to optimize boats for both speed on the racecourse and practical liveability offshore.