Hustler 30 Buyer's Guide
Shopping the brokerage market for a Hustler 30 means chasing one of just 84 first-generation Holman & Pye cruiser-racers launched between 1970 and 1976, completed by Tyler Boat Company and Landamores Yacht Builders in the UK. These are ultra-heavy masthead sloops with a narrow 9'2" beam and a long waterline, built as steady passage makers rather than light-air flyers, and the used fleet reflects a boat put to both charter and private cruising duty over the decades since production closed.
Layouts on the Used Market
Charter four-cabin layouts are the more common on the used market, but both are available; ex-charter examples are common. A buyer should expect interior arrangements to reflect that charter history on many hulls, with wear from frequent turnover rather than single-owner care, and should inspect joinery and locker floors for signs of hard use.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
Autopilots, chartplotters, and spinnakers are commonly fitted to Hustler 30s offered today, and solar is a less frequent owner upgrade. An autopilot and chartplotter suggest a boat set up for short-handed or coastal work, while a spinnaker widens her wind range despite the modest sail-area ratio. Solar, where fitted, is a bonus for anchor power but not assumed, and its wiring should be checked for age.
What to Inspect
Confirm the fin keel shows 4,537 lb ballast and 5'7" draft, or the shallow fin 4,300 lb and 4'7". Check the skeg-hung rudder for stock play and sound the hull for solid laminate. Confirm the masthead rig and 417 sq ft sail plan are intact or honestly represented, and look for deck-hull joint condition.
Availability and Buyer's Takeaway
The typical markets for the Hustler 30 are the United Kingdom and Ireland. For a buyer, the short checklist is:
- Confirm keel type and draft against the spec
- Check rudder stock for freeplay
- Sound hull for solid laminate
- Verify rig and sail inventory
- Assess charter-wear if ex-charter
Price & volume trends
Monthly asking-price and listing-volume trends for the Hustler 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 | 2 | $6,926 | — |
| Apr 26 | 3 | $5,302 | -23.4% |
| May 26 | 1 | $6,766 | +27.6% |
Where they're listed
Hustler 30 listings appear across 2 countries. United Kingdom has the most listings with 3 (75.0%), followed by Ireland.
Country view
4 listings · 2 countries| Country | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $5,302 | 3 | 0 | 75.0% |
| Ireland | $6,766 | 1 | 0 | 25.0% |
Comparable models
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Similar boats to compare
5 similar designs| Model | LOA | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter 30 | 30.4' | $ 22,500 | 45 | 17 |
| Beneteau First 30 (Mauric) | 29.36' | $ 85,172 | 43 | 18 |
| Custom 30 | 29.75' | $ 14,580 | 14 | 3 |
| Rustler 31 | 31.42' | $ 17,231 | 10 | 0 |
| Hustler 30You are here | — | $ 5,932 | 4 | 0 |