J-Boats J/30 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Johnstone·1979 – 1986·~554 hulls·J Boats Tillotson Pearson
J-Boats J/30 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Fractional Sloop
LOA
29.83' · 9.09 m
Displ.
7,000 lbs · 3,175 kg
First year
1979

The J/30 stands as a foundational pillar in the history of modern offshore sailing, representing the moment J/Boats transitioned from a onehit wonder with the J/24 to a legitimate force in the cruiserracer market. Launched in 1979 and designed by Rod Johnstone, the J/30 was conceived as a "family racercruiser" that could provide the thrills of a highperformance onedesign while maintaining the amenities necessary for a week of coastal cruising. Between 1979 and 1986, 545 hulls were produced by TillotsonPearson (TPI) in Warren, Rhode Island, utilizing the advancedforthetime balsacore construction that would become a brand hallmark. According to the J/Boats Official History, the boat was specifically designed to be the "big brother" to the J/24, offering significantly more stability and offshore capability without sacrificing the lightair agility the brand was known for.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 15,000
Ask, not sold · 21 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
11
21 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
0.0%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
3
United States (85.7%) · Canada (9.5%) · Germany (4.8%)

Recent Listings

12 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

J-Boats J/30 listings span 3 countries. United States leads with 18 listings (85.7%), followed by Canada and Germany.

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

Country breakdown

21 listings · 3 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United States$ 14,500181085.7%
Canada$ 19,868219.5%
Germany$ 69,813104.8%

Comparable models

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

Peer cross-shop

11 designs · same segment
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Beneteau First 30 (Mauric)29.36'$ 67,2303919
J-Boats J/10935.25'$ 114,8053221
J Boats J/3535.5'$ 24,500239
Judel/Vrolijk J/30You are here$ 15,0002111
CS 3030'$ 25,000215
J-Boats J/13343'$ 180,0002114
J-Boats J/3232.6'$ 67,450185
Pearson 3029.79'$ 7,000173
Viko 3030.41'$ 90,641148
Ovington 3030.9'$ 38,000126
Sparkman & Stephens 3030.5'$ 35,00093

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used J-Boats J/30 cost?+
The median asking price for a used J-Boats J/30 over the past 12 months is $15,000. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many J-Boats J/30 sailboats are for sale?+
11 J-Boats J/30 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 21 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are J-Boats J/30 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the J-Boats J/30 has remained stable over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are J-Boats J/30 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used J-Boats J/30 listings over the past 12 months are United States (85.7%), Canada (9.5%), Germany (4.8%).
05What should I look at instead of a J-Boats J/30?+
Comparable models include Beneteau First 30 (Mauric), J-Boats J/109, J Boats J/35. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.