Bristol 30 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Halsey Herreshoff·1968 – 1978·~174 hulls·Bristol Yachts
Bristol 30 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
30' · 9.14 m
Displ.
8,650 lbs · 3,924 kg
First year
1968

The Bristol 30, introduced in the late 1960s, represents a significant stylistic pivot for Bristol Yachts. While the company's early success was built on the fullkeel, traditional designs of Carl Alberg, the Bristol 30 was penned by Halsey Herreshoff, a member of the legendary American yachting dynasty. This model marked the transition toward more modern underwater profiles while maintaining the "overbuilt" construction philosophy that defined Clinton Pearson’s Rhode Island shipyard. Produced between 1968 and approximately 1978, the Bristol 30 was designed to offer a more spirited performance than its predecessor, the Bristol 27, while remaining a capable coastal cruiser.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 35,580
Ask, not sold · 2 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
1
2 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
-63.5%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
1
Italy (100.0%)

Recent Listings

4 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Bristol 30 listings span 1 country. Italy leads with 1 listings.

Median ask by country
USD · past 12 months
Share of listings
Count · past 12 months

Country breakdown

1 listings · 1 country
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
Italy$ 58,16010100.0%

Comparable models

Similar length overall, displacement, and era. Click a row to jump to that model's market page.

Peer cross-shop

10 designs · same segment
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Bristol 35.535.5'$ 39,7004219
Little Harbor 4040.16'$ 40,750263
Bristol 38.838.25'$ 63,900209
Bristol Channel Cutter37.75'$ 139,000166
Sabre 30-129.92'$ 19,500163
Bristol 29.929.92'$ 11,700141
Sabre 30-330.58'$ 20,900143
Halmatic 3029.5'$ 17,485119
Bristol 3232'$ 15,95061
Bristol 30You are here$ 35,58021

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Bristol 30 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Bristol 30 over the past 12 months is $35,580. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Bristol 30 sailboats are for sale?+
1 Bristol 30 listing has gone live in the last 90 days, and 2 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Bristol 30 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Bristol 30 has decreased by 63.5% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Bristol 30 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Bristol 30 listings over the past 12 months are Italy (100.0%).
05What should I look at instead of a Bristol 30?+
Comparable models include Bristol 35.5, Little Harbor 40, Bristol 38.8. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.