Nonsuch 30 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Mark Ellis Design/Gordon Fisher·1978 – 1989·~1,080 hulls·Hinterhoeller Yachts Ltd.
Nonsuch 30 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Cat Rig
LOA
30.33' · 9.24 m
Displ.
10,500 lbs · 4,763 kg
First year
1978

The Nonsuch 30 is a masterclass in unconventional wisdom, a vessel that challenged the prevailing IORinfluenced 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 30foot model serves as the "Goldilocks" of the range, offering the stability of a much larger vessel thanks to its extraordinary 11foot 10inch beam, which it carries well aft.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 39,900
Ask, not sold · 57 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
15
57 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
0.0%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
2
United States (83.0%) · Canada (17.0%)

Recent Listings

34 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Nonsuch 30 listings span 2 countries. United States leads with 44 listings (83.0%), followed by Canada.

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

Country breakdown

53 listings · 2 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United States$ 39,450441083.0%
Canada$ 44,7519117.0%

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
Nonsuch 30You are here$ 39,9005715
CS 3030'$ 25,000215
Kingfisher 3030'$ 38,375137
Nonsuch 2626'$ 19,900113
Hinterhoeller Nonsuch 26 Classic26'$ 25,900112
Nonsuch Nonsuch 30 Classic30.33'$ 37,000103
Nonsuch 3636'$ 74,700103
Nonsuch 3333.42'$ 76,10985
Freedom 3029.97'$ 20,54982

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Nonsuch 30 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Nonsuch 30 over the past 12 months is $39,900. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Nonsuch 30 sailboats are for sale?+
15 Nonsuch 30 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 57 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Nonsuch 30 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Nonsuch 30 has remained stable over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Nonsuch 30 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Nonsuch 30 listings over the past 12 months are United States (83.0%), Canada (17.0%).
05Do Nonsuch 30 listings get price reductions?+
About 11% of Nonsuch 30 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 20.5% off the original ask. A listing that has been on the market more than 90 days without a reduction usually signals the seller isn't motivated.
06What should I look at instead of a Nonsuch 30?+
Comparable models include CS 30, Kingfisher 30, Nonsuch 26. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.