Cape Cod 896 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Hervé Nollet and Clément Salzes·2010·Cape Cod Shipbuilding
Cape Cod 896 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull Type
Monohull · centerboard
Rig
Fractional Sloop
LOA
35.43' · 10.8 m
Disp.
3,196 lbs · 1,450 kg
First year
2010

The Cape Cod 896, more universally recognized in maritime circles as the Cape Cod 30, represents a significant chapter in the transition of the Herreshoff legacy from wood to fiberglass. Designed by Sidney DeW. Herreshoff—the son of the legendary "Wizard of Bristol," Nathanael Greene Herreshoff—the vessel was conceived as a robust, offshorecapable cruiser that maintained the aesthetic grace of its wooden predecessors. Produced by the Cape Cod Shipbuilding Co., the 30foot (8.96meter) hull was built to Lloyd’s specifications during an era when fiberglass laminates were heavily overbuilt for safety. This specific model is a rarity on the brokerage market, often held within families for decades due to its pedigree and the manufacturer’s reputation for "generational" durability.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 184,607
Ask, not sold · 2 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
2
2 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
0.0%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
Global market

Recent Listings

2 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Comparable models

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

Peer cross-shop

4 designs · same segment
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Bristol 35.535.5'$ 39,5004117
Bristol 29.929.92'$ 11,700141
Cape Dory 3333.04'$ 30,00084
Rosewest 896You are here$ 184,60722

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Cape Cod 896 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Cape Cod 896 over the past 12 months is $184,607. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Cape Cod 896 sailboats are for sale?+
2 Cape Cod 896 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 2 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Cape Cod 896 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Cape Cod 896 has remained stable over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04What should I look at instead of a Cape Cod 896?+
Comparable models include Bristol 35.5, Bristol 29.9, Cape Dory 33. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.