Elizabethan 30 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

David Thomas·1968·Peter Webster Ltd./Hummingbird Yachts
Elizabethan 30 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
29.5' · 8.99 m
Displ.
7,280 lbs · 3,302 kg
First year
1968

The Elizabethan 30 represents a landmark moment in British yacht design, marking the transition from traditional longkeeled heavy displacement vessels to the more modern, performanceoriented cruiserracers of the late 1960s. Designed by David Thomas and introduced in 1968 by Peter Webster Ltd., this model was Thomas’s first major commercial success and set the stage for his later triumphs with the Sigma and Hunter lines. Unlike its predecessor, the Elizabethan 29, which featured a classic Holmandesigned long keel, the 30foot variant embraced a fin keel and skeghung rudder configuration. This design choice provided a significant boost in agility and speed, making it a favorite among the Junior Offshore Group (JOG) racing circuit of the era. The hull construction remains a testament to the "overbuilt" philosophy of early GRP pioneers, utilizing heavyduty handlaid laminates that have allowed a high percentage of the original fleet to remain in active service today.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 12,753
Ask, not sold · 4 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
2
4 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
+16.1%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
1
United Kingdom (100.0%)

Recent Listings

2 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Elizabethan 30 listings span 1 country. United Kingdom leads with 4 listings.

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

Country breakdown

4 listings · 1 country
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United Kingdom$ 12,75342100.0%

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
Beneteau First 30 (Mauric)29.36'$ 67,2303919
CS 3030'$ 25,000215
Pearson 3029.79'$ 7,000173
Tartan 3029.92'$ 10,000154
Carter 3029.75'$ 19,516154
Sabre 30-330.58'$ 20,900143
Elizabethan 2929'$ 8,076116
Halmatic 3029.5'$ 17,490119
Sparkman & Stephens 3030.5'$ 35,00093
Bristol 3232'$ 15,95061
Elizabethan 30You are here$ 12,75342

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Elizabethan 30 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Elizabethan 30 over the past 12 months is $12,753. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Elizabethan 30 sailboats are for sale?+
2 Elizabethan 30 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 4 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Elizabethan 30 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Elizabethan 30 has increased by 16.1% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Elizabethan 30 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Elizabethan 30 listings over the past 12 months are United Kingdom (100.0%).
05What should I look at instead of a Elizabethan 30?+
Comparable models include Beneteau First 30 (Mauric), CS 30, Pearson 30. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.