Dufour Classic 30 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

J & J Design·1998·Dufour Yachts
Dufour Classic 30 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
30' · 9.14 m
Displ.
6,834 lbs · 3,100 kg
First year
1998

The Dufour Classic 30 represents a pivotal moment in the French shipbuilder’s history, marking a shift toward the "Classic" line that defined the brand’s output during the late 1990s and early 2000s. Launched in 1996 as a successor to the more utilitarian models of the previous decade, the Classic 30 was designed to provide a "big boat" feel within a manageable 30foot footprint. Developed by the Dufour Design Office under the direction of Olivier Poncin, the vessel was engineered to compete directly with the massproduction giants of the era by offering a higher standard of interior joinery and a more robust, handlaid laminate schedule. The model was a cornerstone of the Sunsail charter fleet for years, a testament to its durability and ease of maintenance, and it remains a soughtafter entrylevel cruiser for coastal sailors who prioritize structural integrity over raw racing speed.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 34,848
Ask, not sold · 19 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
10
19 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
+15.8%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
6
Netherlands (33.3%) · United Kingdom (22.2%) · France (16.7%)

Recent Listings

7 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Dufour Classic 30 listings span 6 countries. Netherlands leads with 6 listings (33.3%), followed by United Kingdom and France.

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

Country breakdown

18 listings · 6 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
Netherlands$ 38,3976333.3%
United Kingdom$ 35,6644322.2%
France$ 40,7243116.7%
Croatia$ 37,2342111.1%
Ireland$ 34,8482111.1%
Portugal$ 26,919105.6%

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
Dufour Classic 3636.33'$ 80,8677437
Dufour Classic 3837.58'$ 78,5403918
Gib Sea Classic 4343'$ 87,2673118
Dufour Classic 3232.67'$ 44,3722713
Dufour Classic 4141'$ 94,8302715
Performance 3433.63'$ 90,7572713
Dufour 280027.08'$ 13,4532210
Dufour Classic 30You are here$ 34,8481910
Dufour Classic 3535'$ 52,360144
Dufour Classic 4545.92'$ 111,225124
Dufour 2424.1'$ 9,948107

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Dufour Classic 30 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Dufour Classic 30 over the past 12 months is $34,848. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Dufour Classic 30 sailboats are for sale?+
10 Dufour Classic 30 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 19 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Dufour Classic 30 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Dufour Classic 30 has increased by 15.8% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Dufour Classic 30 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Dufour Classic 30 listings over the past 12 months are Netherlands (33.3%), United Kingdom (22.2%), France (16.7%).
05What should I look at instead of a Dufour Classic 30?+
Comparable models include Dufour Classic 36, Dufour Classic 38, Gib Sea Classic 43. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.