Carter 30 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Dick Carter·1972 – 1990·~300 hulls·Carter Offshore/Northshore Yachts
Carter 30 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
29.75' · 9.07 m
Displ.
7,300 lbs · 3,311 kg
First year
1972

The Carter 30 stands as a definitive example of the 1970s cruiserracer era, a period defined by the influence of the International Offshore Rule (IOR) and the transition toward massproduced fiberglass performance yachts. Designed by the visionary American naval architect Dick Carter—famous for his innovative keel designs and success in the Admiral’s Cup—the Carter 30 was conceived to offer highspeed offshore capability without sacrificing the amenities required for family coastal cruising. Production was primarily split between Northshore Yachts in the United Kingdom and the Teliga Shipyard in Poland. While Northshore later became synonymous with the Southerly line of liftingkeel vessels, the Carter 30 showcased their proficiency in building robust, fixedkeel performance hulls. Between the mid1970s and early 1980s, hundreds of units were produced, securing its legacy as a ubiquitous sight in European marinas and a stalwart of the secondhand market.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 19,524
Ask, not sold · 15 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
4
15 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
+3.4%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
7
Germany (26.7%) · United Kingdom (26.7%) · Spain (13.3%)

Recent Listings

6 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Carter 30 listings span 7 countries. Germany leads with 4 listings (26.7%), followed by United Kingdom and Spain.

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

Country breakdown

15 listings · 7 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
Germany$ 13,8454126.7%
United Kingdom$ 18,5144226.7%
Spain$ 30,3652013.3%
France$ 15,7902013.3%
Australia$ 25,084116.7%
Belgium$ 20,361106.7%
Italy$ 22,106106.7%

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
Sadler 3231.5'$ 22,3274829
Beneteau First 30 (Mauric)29.36'$ 67,2573919
C&C 30 Mk I30'$ 18,0002512
CS 3030'$ 25,000215
C&C 3433.5'$ 14,387194
Pearson 3029.79'$ 7,000173
Carter 30You are here$ 19,524154
Tartan 3029.92'$ 10,000154
Pearson 3433.79'$ 16,000136
Carter 3332.58'$ 32,900113
Hustler 3030'$ 8,07986

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Carter 30 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Carter 30 over the past 12 months is $19,524. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Carter 30 sailboats are for sale?+
4 Carter 30 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 15 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Carter 30 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Carter 30 has increased by 3.4% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Carter 30 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Carter 30 listings over the past 12 months are Germany (26.7%), United Kingdom (26.7%), Spain (13.3%).
05Do Carter 30 listings get price reductions?+
About 33% of Carter 30 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 8.3% 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 Carter 30?+
Comparable models include Sadler 32, Beneteau First 30 (Mauric), C&C 30 Mk I. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.