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Cal 2-30 Sailboats for Sale

C. William Lapworth·1968 – 1972·~204 hulls·Jensen Marine
Cal 2-30 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull Type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Fractional Sloop
LOA
30.2' · 9.2 m
Disp.
10,300 lbs · 4,672 kg
First year
1968

The Cal 230, introduced in 1968, represents a significant evolutionary step in the partnership between Jensen Marine and legendary designer C. William Lapworth. While the original Cal 30 was a heavydisplacement cruiser with a full keel and integrated rudder, the "230" was a cleansheet design aimed at maximizing performance under the thendominant racing rules. It discarded the traditional underwater profile of its predecessor in favor of a modern fin keel and a balanced spade rudder. This transition transformed the 30foot platform from a steady cruiser into what many contemporary sailors termed a "pocket rocket," capable of competing effectively in the Midget Ocean Racing Club (MORC) circuits while maintaining the structural integrity for which Cal boats were famous.

Specs & Review

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 7,900
Asking price · 9 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
5
9 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
+19.6%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
1
United States (100.0%)

Recent Listings

5 for sale · showing 10 newest

View all Cal 2-30 listings →Aggregated from multiple (unaffiliated) sources · refreshed hourly.

Where they're listed

Cal 2-30 listings appear across 1 country. United States has the most listings with 6.

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

Country view

6 listings · 1 country
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United States$ 3,99562100.0%

Comparable models

Similar length, displacement, and era. Open a row to compare that model's market page.

Similar boats to compare

5 similar designs
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Beneteau First 30 (Mauric)29.36'$ 32,0404112
CS Yachts 3030'$ 24,499299
Judel/Vrolijk J/3029.83'$ 14,5002514
Pearson 3029.79'$ 6,450185
Jensen 2-30You are here—$ 7,90095

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Cal 2-30 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Cal 2-30 over the past 12 months is $7,900. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Cal 2-30 sailboats are for sale?+
5 Cal 2-30 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 9 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Cal 2-30 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Cal 2-30 is up 19.6% over the last 3 months compared with the 12-month median.
04Where are Cal 2-30 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Cal 2-30 listings over the past 12 months are United States (100.0%).
05Do Cal 2-30 listings get price reductions?+
About 67% of Cal 2-30 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 57.7% off the original ask. If a listing has been on the market for more than 90 days without a cut, the seller may not be in a hurry.
06What should I look at instead of a Cal 2-30?+
Comparable models include Beneteau First 30 (Mauric), CS Yachts 30, Judel/Vrolijk J/30. Use the comparison table above to check pricing and availability.