Freedom 30 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Gary Mull·1986·Freedom Yachts
Freedom 30 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Fractional Sloop
LOA
29.97' · 9.13 m
Displ.
7,660 lbs · 3,475 kg
First year
1986

The Freedom 30 represents a pivotal moment in the evolution of Freedom Yachts, marking the transition from Gary Hoyt’s unconventional catketch rigs to a more contemporary, performanceoriented sloop configuration. Designed by the late Gary Mull and meticulously constructed by TillotsonPearson Inc. (TPI), the Freedom 30 was introduced in the mid1980s as a sophisticated alternative for the coastal cruiser. Unlike the earlier "cat" versions of the brand, the 30 features a fractional sloop rig while retaining the company’s hallmark unstayed carbon fiber mast. This design choice eliminated the need for standing rigging—shrouds, stays, and chainplates—resulting in a clean deck and a sail plan that is remarkably easy to manage for shorthanded crews.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 20,549
Ask, not sold · 8 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
2
8 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
-7.9%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
3
United States (62.5%) · United Kingdom (25.0%) · Spain (12.5%)

Recent Listings

8 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Freedom 30 listings span 3 countries. United States leads with 5 listings (62.5%), followed by United Kingdom and Spain.

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

Country breakdown

8 listings · 3 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United States$ 25,8005162.5%
United Kingdom$ 12,0512125.0%
Spain$ 19,1981012.5%

Comparable models

Similar length overall, displacement, and era. Click a row to jump to that model's market page.

Peer cross-shop

10 designs · same segment
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Beneteau First 30 (Mauric)29.36'$ 67,2573919
Freedom 35 Cat Ketch34.75'$ 58,5003216
Van De Stadt 3031.06'$ 33,7412513
CS 3030'$ 25,000215
Judel/Vrolijk J/3029.83'$ 15,0002111
Freedom 3837.92'$ 79,381146
Freedom 40/4040.42'$ 119,500125
Freedom 30You are here$ 20,54982
Freedom 3232.75'$ 18,75082
Freedom 3636.42'$ 47,95084

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Freedom 30 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Freedom 30 over the past 12 months is $20,549. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Freedom 30 sailboats are for sale?+
2 Freedom 30 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 8 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Freedom 30 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Freedom 30 has decreased by 7.9% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Freedom 30 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Freedom 30 listings over the past 12 months are United States (62.5%), United Kingdom (25.0%), Spain (12.5%).
05What should I look at instead of a Freedom 30?+
Comparable models include Beneteau First 30 (Mauric), Freedom 35 Cat Ketch, Van De Stadt 30. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.