Aquafibre PJ-30 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Hull type

Monohull · fin

Rig

Masthead Sloop

LOA

30' · 9.14 m

Displ.

6,492 lbs · 2,945 kg

First year

1971

The Aquafibre PJ30 is a foundational pillar of the British inland waterways, representing a period when fiberglass construction revolutionized the accessibility of river cruising. Designed primarily as a displacement motor cruiser for the hireboat industry and private river use, the PJ30 (often associated with the "Lowliner" or "Sedan" series) was a product of the strategic partnership between Aquafibre’s moulding excellence and the practical requirements of Norfolk Broads operators. Measuring 30 feet in length with a generous beam often exceeding 10 feet, the hull was engineered to provide maximum internal volume while maintaining a low profile, or "air draft," essential for navigating the restrictive bridges of the UK's canal and river networks. While Aquafibre provided the structural shells, the vessels were finished by a variety of prestigious yards, which means that while the hulls are uniform in their robust GRP construction, the fitout quality and internal layout can vary significantly between individual boats.