Finnsailer 30 Buyer's Guide
Shopping the used market for a Finnsailer 30 means chasing a scarce late-seventies motorsailer from Finnish builder OY Fiskars AB, with only a few hulls ever completed. The boat rewards patient hunters who want a stable, mahogany-lined coastal cruiser rather than a high-production platform.
Layouts on the Used Market
Owner three-cabin layouts appear more often on the brokerage circuit, though two-cabin versions are also available, and ex-charter boats are common. Either arrangement carries the same five-berth, galley, and toilet plan below, so the difference is largely in how the forward and saloon space is partitioned rather than in core accommodation.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
The standard auxiliary is the inboard Volvo Penta MD11C diesel at 23 horsepower with saildrive, a setup that defines the boat's motoring nature. Buyers should focus less on creature extras and more on the systems that matter: the saildrive leg and diesel installation, the masthead rig with genoa potential, and any added canvas or sail-handling gear that eases short-handed cruising. Navigation and comfort upgrades vary by owner, but the consequential items are those touching propulsion, rigging, and water systems rather than salon electronics.
What to Inspect
The saildrive transmission is the most survey-sensitive element on a Finnsailer 30 and deserves close review for seal and corrosion history. The iron fin keel should be checked for rust staining or previous repair at the hull joint, and the hand-laid fiberglass hull examined for osmotic blistering on the roughly 290 square feet of wetted surface. The Volvo Penta MD11C should be started cold to confirm smooth running and absence of cooling faults.
Availability and Buyer's Takeaway
These boats are typically found in the United Kingdom. For a shopper, the short checklist is: confirm the layout suits your berth count, budget for saildrive service, survey the iron keel joint, and verify the diesel's health. The Finnsailer 30 is a rare, steady motorsailer best bought on condition rather than specification.
Price & volume trends
Monthly asking-price and listing-volume trends for the Finnsailer 30. The line shows the median ask each month; the bars show how many listings appeared.
Monthly breakdown · 3 rows
| Month | Listings | Median ask | Δ vs. last mo. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25 | 1 | $23,795 | — |
| Apr 26 | 1 | $23,795 | 0.0% |
| Aug 26 | 1 | $40,794 | +71.4% |
Where they're listed
Finnsailer 30 listings appear across 2 countries. United Kingdom has the most listings with 2 (66.7%), followed by Finland.
Country view
3 listings · 2 countries| Country | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $23,795 | 2 | 0 | 66.7% |
| Finland | $40,794 | 1 | 1 | 33.3% |
Comparable models
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Similar boats to compare
3 similar designs| Model | LOA | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M Boats 30 | 31.83' | $ 35,764 | 22 | 6 |
| Kingfisher 30 | 30' | $ 33,924 | 17 | 4 |
| Finnsailer 30You are here | — | $ 23,795 | 3 | 1 |