The Barbican 30 is a quintessential Maurice Griffiths design, embodying the "go-anywhere" philosophy that defined the British cruising scene during the late 1970s and 1980s. Developed as a modern GRP evolution of the traditional long-keel cruiser, the model was primarily built by Barbican Yachts and Phillips of Dartmouth. It presents a distinctive profile characterized by a modest sheer, a robust transom-hung rudder, and a cutaway long keel that balances traditional tracking with improved maneuverability. As a "pocket blue-water cruiser," the Barbican 30 was designed to provide a secure platform for coastal hopping and mid-range offshore passages, prioritizing structural integrity and sea-kindliness over modern light-air speed or interior volume.
Barbican 30 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview
- Make
- Barbican
- Model
- 30
- Builder
- Barbican Yachts Constructions Ltd.
- Designer
- John B Sharp
- Number Built
- Production Year(s)
- 1989 - ??
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| Source | Year | Make | Model | Price | Cabins | Heads | City | Country | Listing Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Market Overview
Price & Volume Trends
Monthly breakdown
| Month | Listings | Median Asking Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | 1 | $30,432 |
| Model | LOA | Median Price (USD) | Listings | Recent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contessa 32 | 32' | $39,233 | 44 | 24 |
| Dufour Arpege 30 | 30' | $8,115 | 15 | 3 |
| Moody 30 | 30' | $16,224 | 13 | 6 |
| Tartan 30 | 29.92' | $11,250 | 12 | 0 |
| Cape Dory 30 C | 30.21' | $17,000 | 11 | 2 |
| Morgan 32 | 31.92' | $24,950 | 8 | 3 |
| Seadog 30 | 30' | $16,230 | 8 | 2 |
| Baba 30 | 29.75' | $45,709 | 7 | 0 |
| Bristol 32 | 32' | $16,900 | 5 | 0 |
| Barbican 30 | $30,432 | 1 | 1 |
| Country | Median Price (USD) | Listings (past 12 months) | Recent (90d) |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $30,432 | 1 | 1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much does a used Barbican 30 cost?
- The median asking price for a used Barbican 30 over the past 12 months is $30,432. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
- How many Barbican 30 sailboats are for sale?
- We have tracked 1 Barbican 30 listings over the past 12 months, with 1 listed within the last 90 days.
- Are Barbican 30 prices going up or down?
- The median asking price for the Barbican 30 has remained stable over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month average.
- What are similar sailboats to the Barbican 30?
- Comparable models include the Contessa 32, Dufour Arpege 30, Moody 30. See the comparison table above for pricing and availability.