C&C 30 Mk I Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

C&C·1973 – 1985·~800 hulls·C&C Yachts
C&C 30 Mk I drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
30' · 9.14 m
Displ.
8,000 lbs · 3,629 kg
First year
1973

The C&C 30 Mk I stands as one of the most enduring successes of the Canadian boatbuilding powerhouse, with over 800 hulls produced between 1970 and 1984. Designed by the founding team of George Cuthbertson and George Cassian, this model bridged the gap between the racingoriented "Red Jacket" lineage and the burgeoning family cruising market of the 1970s. It is frequently cited by maritime historians as the vessel that solidified the "performance cruiser" category, offering a blend of stiff, predictable handling and an interior volume that felt remarkably substantial for a 30foot yacht. Its longevity in production—spanning fourteen years—allowed for a continuous refinement of deck layouts and interior finishes, ensuring it remained competitive even as design trends shifted toward the more radical IOR (International Offshore Rule) shapes of the late 1970s.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 17,990
Ask, not sold · 25 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
12
25 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
0.0%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
3
United States (50.0%) · Canada (45.0%) · Netherlands (5.0%)

Recent Listings

16 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

C&C 30 Mk I listings span 3 countries. United States leads with 10 listings (50.0%), followed by Canada and Netherlands.

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

Country breakdown

20 listings · 3 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United States$ 10,50010250.0%
Canada$ 17,9909545.0%
Netherlands$ 19,664115.0%

Comparable models

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

Peer cross-shop

11 designs · same segment
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
C&C 30 Mk IYou are here$ 17,9902512
C&C 35-334.67'$ 29,7502211
CS 3030'$ 25,000215
C&C 3433.5'$ 14,377194
C&C 2929.58'$ 11,500176
Tartan 3029.92'$ 10,000154
Sabre 30-330.58'$ 20,900143
Cape Dory 30 C30.21'$ 17,000133
C&C 3231.5'$ 23,504126
CS 3332.67'$ 23,470117
C&C 30 Mk II29.92'$ 34,31870

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used C&C 30 Mk I cost?+
The median asking price for a used C&C 30 Mk I over the past 12 months is $17,990. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many C&C 30 Mk I sailboats are for sale?+
12 C&C 30 Mk I listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 25 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are C&C 30 Mk I prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the C&C 30 Mk I has remained stable over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are C&C 30 Mk I sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used C&C 30 Mk I listings over the past 12 months are United States (50.0%), Canada (45.0%), Netherlands (5.0%).
05Do C&C 30 Mk I listings get price reductions?+
About 20% of C&C 30 Mk I listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 55.4% off the original ask. A listing that has been on the market more than 90 days without a reduction usually signals the seller is not motivated.
06What should I look at instead of a C&C 30 Mk I?+
Comparable models include C&C 35-3, CS 30, C&C 34. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.