Cape Dory 30 C Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Carl Alberg·1976 – 1987·~363 hulls·Cape Dory Yachts
Cape Dory 30 C drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · full
Rig
Cutter
LOA
30.21' · 9.21 m
Displ.
10,000 lbs · 4,536 kg
First year
1976

The Cape Dory 30 C, a quintessential Carl Alberg design, represents the embodiment of the "traditional" American cruiser. Produced between 1976 and 1986, this fullkeel cutter was built during the peak of Cape Dory’s collaboration with Alberg, reflecting a design philosophy that prioritized seakindliness and structural integrity over internal volume or racing performance. With over 360 hulls produced, the 30 C remains a staple of the coastal and offshore cruising community, known for its distinctive bronze hardware and graceful, lowslung profile. The "C" designation specifically denotes the cutter rig, a configuration that Cape Dory marketed as a more versatile alternative to the Cape Dory 30 Ketch, which utilized the same hull but featured a split sail plan.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 17,000
Ask, not sold · 13 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
3
13 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
-41.2%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
1
United States (100.0%)

Recent Listings

10 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Cape Dory 30 C listings span 1 country. United States leads with 13 listings

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

Country breakdown

13 listings · 1 country
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United States$ 17,000133100.0%

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
Cape Dory 3636.12'$ 44,5002713
Cape Dory 2524.83'$ 10,0002710
C&C 30 Mk I30'$ 18,0002512
Tartan 34 C34.42'$ 20,000174
Cape Dory 2828.1'$ 17,500168
Cape Dory 30 CYou are here$ 17,000133
Whitby 3737.17'$ 29,000135
Baba 3029.75'$ 42,522103
Cape Dory 3333.04'$ 30,00084
Cape Dory 300 MS29.85'$ 33,75060

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Cape Dory 30 C cost?+
The median asking price for a used Cape Dory 30 C over the past 12 months is $17,000. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Cape Dory 30 C sailboats are for sale?+
3 Cape Dory 30 C listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 13 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Cape Dory 30 C prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Cape Dory 30 C has decreased by 41.2% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Cape Dory 30 C sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Cape Dory 30 C listings over the past 12 months are United States (100.0%).
05Do Cape Dory 30 C listings get price reductions?+
About 20% of Cape Dory 30 C listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 14.5% off the original ask. A listing that has been on the market more than 90 days without a reduction usually signals the seller isn't motivated.
06What should I look at instead of a Cape Dory 30 C?+
Comparable models include Cape Dory 36, Cape Dory 25, C&C 30 Mk I. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.