CS 30 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Tony Castro·1984 – 1990·~500 hulls·Canadian Sailcraft
CS 30 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
30' · 9.14 m
Displ.
8,000 lbs · 3,629 kg
First year
1984

The CS 30 stands as a definitive benchmark for the 1980s performancecruiser, representing the successful transition of Canadian Sailcraft from the traditionalist designs of Raymond Wall to the modern, performanceoriented lines of British naval architect Tony Castro. Introduced in 1984, the CS 30 was an immediate commercial success, with over 450 units produced before the company ceased operations in 1992. It was designed to provide a "big boat" feel within a manageable 30foot footprint, blending a sophisticated interior layout with a hull shape capable of competitive club racing. According to the CS Owners Association, the model was engineered with a focus on structural integrity, utilizing a complex internal fiberglass grid system to distribute rigging and keel loads, a feature more common in larger, premium yachts of that era.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 25,000
Ask, not sold · 21 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
5
21 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
-3.1%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
2
Canada (85.7%) · United States (14.3%)

Recent Listings

9 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

CS 30 listings span 2 countries. Canada leads with 18 listings (85.7%), followed by United States.

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

Country breakdown

21 listings · 2 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
Canada$ 25,31218485.7%
United States$ 24,4993114.3%

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
Beneteau First 30 (Mauric)29.36'$ 67,2573919
C&C 30 Mk I30'$ 18,0002512
CS 30You are here$ 25,000215
Judel/Vrolijk J/3029.83'$ 15,0002111
Pearson 3029.79'$ 7,000173
CSY 3636.5'$ 36,919167
Carter 3029.75'$ 19,524154
CS 3332.67'$ 23,470117
CS 36 Merlin36'$ 47,900105
Sparkman & Stephens 3030.5'$ 35,00093
Freedom 3029.97'$ 20,54982

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used CS 30 cost?+
The median asking price for a used CS 30 over the past 12 months is $25,000. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many CS 30 sailboats are for sale?+
5 CS 30 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 21 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are CS 30 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the CS 30 has decreased by 3.1% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are CS 30 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used CS 30 listings over the past 12 months are Canada (85.7%), United States (14.3%).
05Do CS 30 listings get price reductions?+
About 18% of CS 30 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 29.9% 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 CS 30?+
Comparable models include Beneteau First 30 (Mauric), C&C 30 Mk I, Judel/Vrolijk J/30. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.