Hunter 30 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

John Cherubini·1973 – 1983·~1,000 hulls·Hunter Marine
Hunter 30 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull Type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
30.4' · 9.27 m
Disp.
9,700 lbs · 4,400 kg
First year
1973

The Hunter 30 stands as one of the most significant pillars in the history of American production boat building, representing the transition of sailing from an elite pastime to a mainstream recreational activity. Originally introduced in 1974 and designed by the legendary John Cherubini, the first iteration of the Hunter 30 remained in production until 1983, with over 1,000 hulls completed. This model was eventually succeeded by the "New" Hunter 30 (often called the 302), produced from 1988 to 1994, which reflected the industry’s shift toward increased internal volume and Mediterraneanstyle styling. Both versions of the boat were designed to offer a balance of price, performance, and accommodation that few other builders could match at the time, securing its place as a staple in marinas across North America and beyond.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 21,500
Ask, not sold · 44 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
10
44 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
+2.3%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
Global market

Recent Listings

25 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Comparable models

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

Peer cross-shop

6 designs · same segment
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Catalina 3029.92'$ 15,65019467
Hunter 2727.17'$ 22,5004522
Hunter 30You are here$ 21,5004410
Judel/Vrolijk J/3029.83'$ 15,0002111
Pearson 3029.79'$ 7,000172
Hustler 3030'$ 7,11886

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Hunter 30 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Hunter 30 over the past 12 months is $21,500. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Hunter 30 sailboats are for sale?+
10 Hunter 30 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 44 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Hunter 30 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Hunter 30 has increased by 2.3% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Do Hunter 30 listings get price reductions?+
About 13% of Hunter 30 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 36.4% off the original ask. A listing that has been on the market more than 90 days without a reduction usually signals the seller is not motivated.
05What should I look at instead of a Hunter 30?+
Comparable models include Catalina 30, Hunter 27, Judel/Vrolijk J/30. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.