Jeanneau Arcadia 30 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Tony Castro·1983 – 1986·~600 hulls·Jeanneau
Jeanneau Arcadia 30 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
29.53' · 9 m
Displ.
6,175 lbs · 2,801 kg
First year
1983

The Jeanneau Arcadia 30, introduced in 1983, represents a pivotal moment in the evolution of the modern production cruising yacht. Designed by the prolific Tony Castro, the Arcadia was engineered to maximize interior volume and creature comforts within a hull length of just under 30 feet—a feat that helped define the "French school" of yacht design that would dominate the European market for decades. With approximately 600 units produced during its fiveyear production run, it served as a successful transition for the shipyard, moving away from the traditional lines of the 1970s and toward the sleek, wedgedeck aesthetics that characterized the 1980s. The model was eventually succeeded by the Sun Dream 28 and the Sun Odyssey 30, both of which carried forward the Arcadia’s philosophy of balancing accessible performance with a voluminous living space.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 18,707
Ask, not sold · 4 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
2
4 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
+0.7%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
3
United Kingdom (50.0%) · Denmark (25.0%) · France (25.0%)

Recent Listings

2 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Jeanneau Arcadia 30 listings span 3 countries. United Kingdom leads with 2 listings (50.0%), followed by Denmark and France.

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

Country breakdown

4 listings · 3 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United Kingdom$ 18,8432250.0%
Denmark$ 13,8561025.0%
France$ 18,5711025.0%

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
CS 3030'$ 25,000215
Judel/Vrolijk J/3029.83'$ 15,0002111
Beneteau First 30530.5'$ 23,155189
Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 30$ 34,325187
Jeanneau Attalia 3230.54'$ 23,8871810
Pearson 3029.79'$ 7,000173
Tartan 3029.92'$ 10,000154
Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 3130.51'$ 30,157107
Mirage Yachts 3535.5'$ 34,40680
Jeanneau Arcadia 30You are here$ 18,70742

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Jeanneau Arcadia 30 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Jeanneau Arcadia 30 over the past 12 months is $18,707. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Jeanneau Arcadia 30 sailboats are for sale?+
2 Jeanneau Arcadia 30 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 4 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Jeanneau Arcadia 30 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Jeanneau Arcadia 30 has increased by 0.7% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Jeanneau Arcadia 30 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Jeanneau Arcadia 30 listings over the past 12 months are United Kingdom (50.0%), Denmark (25.0%), France (25.0%).
05Do Jeanneau Arcadia 30 listings get price reductions?+
About 100% of Jeanneau Arcadia 30 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 0.0% 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.
06What should I look at instead of a Jeanneau Arcadia 30?+
Comparable models include Beneteau First 30 (Mauric), CS 30, Judel/Vrolijk J/30. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.