KingFisher 30 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

R. A. G. Nierop·1964·Westfield Engineering Co.
KingFisher 30 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull Type
Monohull · twin
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
30' · 9.14 m
Disp.
8,625 lbs · 3,912 kg
First year
1964

The Kingfisher 30 represents the final evolution and flagship of the Westfield Engineering Co. (Marine) Ltd. lineup. Designed by R.A.G. Nierop, this vessel was built to a standard that prioritizes structural integrity and bluewater capability over raw speed. Characterized by its distinctive flush deck and cast iron twin keels, the Kingfisher 30 was a departure from the "pointy" aesthetic of its era, favoring a rugged, shiplike profile that maximizes internal volume and deck safety. While the smaller Kingfisher 20 and 26 models were primarily seen as coastal cruisers, the 30 was marketed as a legitimate longdistance voyager, often compared to the Westerly and Centaur lines but with a significantly more "overbuilt" feel typical of Poolebased construction in the late 1960s and 70s.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 38,340
Ask, not sold · 13 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
7
13 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
+1.6%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
5
United Kingdom (53.8%) · United States (23.1%) · Germany (7.7%)

Recent Listings

9 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

KingFisher 30 listings span 5 countries. United Kingdom leads with 7 listings (53.8%), followed by United States and Germany.

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

Country breakdown

13 listings · 5 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United Kingdom$ 33,5657453.8%
United States$ 44,9003323.1%
Germany$ 40,563107.7%
Spain$ 29,056107.7%
Ireland$ 32,543107.7%

Comparable models

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

Peer cross-shop

9 designs · same segment
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Moody 3030'$ 17,3762111
Bayfield 30/3232'$ 21,595219
Pearson 3029.79'$ 7,000173
Carter 3029.75'$ 19,506154
Kingfisher 30You are here$ 38,340137
Cape Dory 30 C30.21'$ 17,000133
Halmatic 3029.5'$ 17,482119
Baba 3029.75'$ 42,498103
Cornish Crabbers Pilot 3038.98'$ 127,79497

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used KingFisher 30 cost?+
The median asking price for a used KingFisher 30 over the past 12 months is $38,340. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many KingFisher 30 sailboats are for sale?+
7 KingFisher 30 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 13 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are KingFisher 30 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the KingFisher 30 has increased by 1.6% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are KingFisher 30 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used KingFisher 30 listings over the past 12 months are United Kingdom (53.8%), United States (23.1%), Germany (7.7%).
05Do KingFisher 30 listings get price reductions?+
About 50% of KingFisher 30 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 0.1% 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 KingFisher 30?+
Comparable models include Moody 30, Bayfield 30/32, Pearson 30. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.