Lippincott 30 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

The Lippincott 30 emerged in 1979 as a sophisticated departure for a builder previously synonymous with high-stakes one-design racing. Having dominated classes like the Star and the Lightning, Lippincott Boat Works applied their competitive pedigree to the cruiser-racer market under the design guidance of Howard Lippincott Jr. The result was a vessel that prioritized structural integrity and sailing "feel" over the maximum volume often sought by the era's mass-production manufacturers. Built in Riverton, New Jersey, the Lippincott 30 was marketed as a high-quality alternative for sailors who wanted a boat capable of winning club races on the Chesapeake or Narragansett Bay while remaining comfortable enough for extended coastal cruising. The model had a production run that lasted until the company’s closure in 1986, coinciding with the introduction of its larger sibling, the Lippincott 36, which shared a similar design language but offered increased waterline length and interior volume.