Used Nonsuch 30 Sailboats for Sale

The Nonsuch 30 is a masterclass in unconventional wisdom, a vessel that challenged the prevailing IOR-influenced designs of the late 1970s by prioritizing interior volume and simplicity of handling over traditional aesthetics. Conceived by Gordon Fisher and brought to life by the legendary partnership of designer Mark Ellis and builder George Hinterhoeller, the Nonsuch 30 introduced the "modern catboat" to a skeptical audience, only to become one of the most respected coastal cruisers in North America. Its hallmark—a massive, unstayed carbon or aluminum mast stepped far forward with a single large sail controlled by a wishbone boom—allows the boat to perform with surprising agility. According to Sailing Magazine, the design was a radical departure that eventually proved so popular it spawned a fleet of nearly 1,000 sister ships across various sizes. The 30-foot model serves as the "Goldilocks" of the range, offering the stability of a much larger vessel thanks to its extraordinary 11-foot 10-inch beam, which it carries well aft.