Jeanneau Sun Light 30 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Daniel Andrieu·1986·Jeanneau
Jeanneau Sun Light 30 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
30.02' · 9.15 m
Displ.
6,834 lbs · 3,100 kg
First year
1986

The Jeanneau Sun Light 30 emerged in the late 1980s as a quintessential example of the French builder’s transition into modern, performanceoriented family cruisers. Designed by the prolific Daniel Andrieu, the Sun Light 30 was produced between 1986 and 1990, during an era when Jeanneau was aggressively refining its production techniques to balance structural rigidity with weight efficiency. The model was a commercial success, with over 600 units built, and it served as a precursor to the Sun Odyssey line that would eventually dominate the brand's identity. According to historical records from the Jeanneau Official Website, the boat was designed to be both a competitive club racer and a comfortable coastal cruiser, a "dualpurpose" philosophy that was becoming the industry standard. The Sun Light 30 was eventually evolved into the Sun Light 31 and later the Sun Odyssey 31, both of which utilized the same core hull philosophy but offered updated deck moldings and interior finishes.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 30,018
Ask, not sold · 7 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
5
7 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
-11.8%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
5
Switzerland (28.6%) · United Kingdom (28.6%) · Germany (14.3%)

Recent Listings

4 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Jeanneau Sun Light 30 listings span 5 countries. Switzerland leads with 2 listings (28.6%), followed by United Kingdom and Germany.

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

Country breakdown

7 listings · 5 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
Switzerland$ 30,5282128.6%
United Kingdom$ 24,1212228.6%
Germany$ 30,0181114.3%
France$ 37,2631014.3%
United States$ 26,4781114.3%

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'$ 67,2573919
Judel/Vrolijk J/3029.83'$ 15,0002111
Jeanneau Sun Fast 3231.17'$ 49,820187
Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 30$ 34,323188
Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 3333.79'$ 45,376159
Viko 3030.41'$ 90,635148
Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 30 I29.49'$ 65,097114
Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 3130.51'$ 30,156108
Jeanneau Sun Light 30You are here$ 30,01875
C&C 30 Mk II29.92'$ 34,34170
Performance Sun Odyssey 30 I Perf.29.49'$ 75,04510

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Jeanneau Sun Light 30 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Jeanneau Sun Light 30 over the past 12 months is $30,018. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Jeanneau Sun Light 30 sailboats are for sale?+
5 Jeanneau Sun Light 30 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 7 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Jeanneau Sun Light 30 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Jeanneau Sun Light 30 has decreased by 11.8% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Jeanneau Sun Light 30 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Jeanneau Sun Light 30 listings over the past 12 months are Switzerland (28.6%), United Kingdom (28.6%), Germany (14.3%).
05What should I look at instead of a Jeanneau Sun Light 30?+
Comparable models include Beneteau First 30 (Mauric), Judel/Vrolijk J/30, Jeanneau Sun Fast 32. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.