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
Disp.
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
$ 17,736
Ask, not sold · 6 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
4
6 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
+0.6%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
Global market

Recent Listings

4 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

4 designs · same segment
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Beneteau First 30 (Mauric)29.36'$ 66,9783820
CS 3030'$ 24,937214
Judel/Vrolijk J/3029.83'$ 15,0002111
Jeanneau Arcadia 30You are here$ 17,73664

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 $17,736. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Jeanneau Arcadia 30 sailboats are for sale?+
4 Jeanneau Arcadia 30 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 6 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 0.6% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Do Jeanneau Arcadia 30 listings get price reductions?+
About 100% of Jeanneau Arcadia 30 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 0.6% 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 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.