Cape Dory 30 K Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Carl Alberg·1976·Cape Dory Yachts
Cape Dory 30 K drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · full
Rig
Ketch
LOA
30.21' · 9.21 m
Displ.
10,000 lbs · 4,536 kg
First year
1976

The Cape Dory 30 K represents a classic intersection of Carl Alberg’s traditional naval architecture and the robust build philosophy of Andrew Vavolotis’s Massachusetts yard. As the ketchrigged variant of the popular Cape Dory 30, the "K" designation identifies a vessel that prioritizes sailhandling flexibility and balance over raw upwind speed. Produced between 1976 and 1986, this model was designed for the coastal cruiser who values the "seakindly" motion of a heavydisplacement hull and the aesthetic of a bygone era. With its full keel, encapsulated lead ballast, and graceful overhangs, the 30 K remains a staple of the Cape Dory Sailboat Owners Association, a primary repository for the technical documentation and original brochures that define the model's lineage.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 16,250
Ask, not sold · 2 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
1
2 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
+44.6%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
1
United States (100.0%)

Recent Listings

2 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Cape Dory 30 K listings span 1 country. United States leads with 2 listings.

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

Country breakdown

2 listings · 1 country
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United States$ 16,25021100.0%

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
Cape Dory 3636.12'$ 44,5002713
Cape Dory 2524.83'$ 10,0002710
Moody 3030'$ 17,3902111
Cape Dory 2828.1'$ 17,500168
Cape Dory 30 C30.21'$ 17,000133
Kingfisher 3030'$ 38,347137
Whitby 3737.17'$ 29,000135
Baba 3029.75'$ 42,516103
Cape Dory 3333.04'$ 30,00084
Cape Dory 300 MS29.85'$ 33,75060
Cape Dory 30 KYou are here$ 16,25021

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Cape Dory 30 K cost?+
The median asking price for a used Cape Dory 30 K over the past 12 months is $16,250. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Cape Dory 30 K sailboats are for sale?+
1 Cape Dory 30 K listing has gone live in the last 90 days, and 2 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Cape Dory 30 K prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Cape Dory 30 K has increased by 44.6% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Cape Dory 30 K sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Cape Dory 30 K listings over the past 12 months are United States (100.0%).
05What should I look at instead of a Cape Dory 30 K?+
Comparable models include Cape Dory 36, Cape Dory 25, Moody 30. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.