Clansman 30 Buyer's Guide
Shopping the used market for a Clansman 30 means looking at one of Australia's first fiberglass production yachts, built by East Coast Yachts in Gosford from 1965 through 1985. These are narrow-beam 30-foot cruisers designed by Bruce Fairlie, who based the interior on caravan layouts of the era. They are found in Australia, where the fleet has remained largely based.
Layouts on the Used Market
Most boats follow the original plan with a drop-leaf table that makes up into a double berth and two-way doors separating the toilet, forecabin, wardrobe, and main cabin. Early hulls substituted a portable Esky under a benchtop lid for a built-in icebox, so check which style the individual boat carries. Some were delivered with an arch in the companionway rather than a sliding hatch, which removes a common leak path and keeps bulkhead strength. The mast is deck-stepped over the main bulkheads, leaving a clear walk-through forward.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
A circumnavigation-ready Clansman 30 commonly carries solar power and a watermaker, reflecting the boat's offshore pedigree, while AIS and Starlink are commonly fitted for navigation and communications. These are the consequential upgrades a buyer will care about; lesser comforts are varied by owner and less central to seaworthiness.
What to Inspect
The deck is moulded with a lip that fits inside the hull and is covered by a custom vinyl moulding, a detail meant to eliminate deck-to-hull leaks. The shrouds and backstay use u-bolts through the deck rather than rigging screws, and owners report that those fittings seldom leak. Still, survey the deck joint and the u-bolt compression packings for any signs of past ingress. Confirm whether the boat retains its original outboard-in-cockpit-bench configuration, which can be removed and stowed below, or has been converted to inboard diesel.
Availability and Buyer's Takeaway
Clansman 30s are available in Australia. For a buyer, the practical checklist is:
- Verify deck-to-hull vinyl moulding intact and dry
- Check u-bolt rigging terminals and compression packings for leaks
- Identify icebox style (Esky vs built-in) on early hulls
- Confirm companionway type (arch vs sliding hatch)
- Assess solar, watermaker, AIS, Starlink as fitted for offshore use
Price & volume trends
Monthly asking-price and listing-volume trends for the Clansman 30. The line shows the median ask each month; the bars show how many listings appeared.
Monthly breakdown · 4 rows
| Month | Listings | Median ask | Δ vs. last mo. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 26 | 2 | $16,448 | — |
| Mar 26 | 1 | $10,751 | -34.6% |
| Jun 26 | 1 | $5,375 | -50.0% |
| Jul 26 | 1 | $22,934 | +326.7% |
Where they're listed
Clansman 30 listings appear across 1 country. Australia has the most listings with 5.
Country view
5 listings · 1 country| Country | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | $11,396 | 5 | 2 | 100.0% |
Comparable models
Similar length, displacement, and era. Open a row to compare that model's market page.
Similar boats to compare
2 similar designs| Model | LOA | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Halmatic 30 | 29.5' | $ 19,761 | 21 | 10 |
| Clansman 30You are here | — | $ 11,396 | 5 | 2 |