The Irwin 30 Competition, introduced in 1971, represents a pivotal moment in Ted Irwin’s career where his pedigree as a racing sailor took precedence over the "condo-on-the-water" philosophy that would define his later, larger designs. Designed specifically to exploit the Midget Ocean Racing Club (MORC) rule, this model was built for speed, agility, and competitive silver-gathering in the burgeoning Florida racing scene of the early 1970s. Unlike the more sedate cruising versions of the Irwin 30 produced during the same era, the Competition variant features a high-aspect fin keel and a significantly taller masthead rig, signaling its intent as a performance-first vessel. While many Irwins of this vintage were built with an eye toward the charter market, the 30 Competition was a "giant killer" in its day, often seen out-pointing and out-pacing much larger contemporary designs.
Irwin 30 Competition Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview
- Make
- Irwin
- Model
- 30 Competition
- Builder
- Irwin Yachts
- Designer
- Ted Irwin
- Number Built
- Production Year(s)
- 1972 - ??
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| Source | Year | Make | Model | Price | Cabins | Heads | City | Country | Listing Date | |
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Market Overview
Price & Volume Trends
Monthly breakdown
| Month | Listings | Median Asking Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | 1 | $2,000 |
| Model | LOA | Median Price (USD) | Listings | Recent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Islander 36 | 36.08' | $29,500 | 23 | 1 |
| Pearson 30 | 29.79' | $7,000 | 16 | 3 |
| Carter 30 | 29.75' | $17,575 | 13 | 5 |
| Tartan 30 | 29.92' | $11,250 | 12 | 0 |
| Judel/Vrolijk J/30 | 29.83' | $12,000 | 11 | 4 |
| Sparkman & Stephens 30 | 30.5' | $35,000 | 7 | 2 |
| Irwin 34 Citation | 34.25' | $21,900 | 6 | 3 |
| Irwin 44 | 43.5' | $49,900 | 6 | 4 |
| Jeanneau Sun Light 30 | 30.02' | $30,385 | 5 | 3 |
| Irwin 30 Competition | $2,000 | 1 | 0 | |
| Irwin 38-1 | 37.75' | $18,000 | 1 | 0 |
| Country | Median Price (USD) | Listings (past 12 months) | Recent (90d) |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $2,000 | 1 | 0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much does a used Irwin 30 Competition cost?
- The median asking price for a used Irwin 30 Competition over the past 12 months is $2,000. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
- How many Irwin 30 Competition sailboats are for sale?
- We have tracked 1 Irwin 30 Competition listings over the past 12 months, with 0 listed within the last 90 days.
- What are similar sailboats to the Irwin 30 Competition?
- Comparable models include the Islander 36, Pearson 30, Carter 30. See the comparison table above for pricing and availability.