Nonsuch 324 Buyer's Guide
Shopping the brokerage market for a used Nonsuch 324 means chasing the tail end of a singular Canadian design. Mark Ellis's cat-rigged line ended with this 32.33-foot development of the Nonsuch 30, built in small numbers from 1994 by Hinterhoeller Yachts, and the few that change hands are a niche even within the Nonsuch world.
Layouts on the Used Market
The 324 shares the Nonsuch 30 hull, so the cabin volume and trunk profile trace to that earlier boat, but the sources do not itemize berth or galley arrangements for this model. What is carried aboard is a 105-U.S.-gallon fresh water tank against 25 of diesel, served by a 27-horsepower Yanmar. A buyer should expect a cat-rigged interior free of mast partners and chainplates in the saloon, with the wing keel below drawing 4.33 feet and an internally mounted spade rudder on a wheel.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
On the Canadian used market the 324 commonly carries an inverter, furling main, electric winches, bimini, dodger, cockpit shower, radar, autopilot, and chartplotter. For a buyer, the furling main and electric winches matter most on a 689-square-foot unstayed cat sail, where single-handed handling depends on powered trim. The autopilot and chartplotter speak to sheltered-water cruising, while the inverter supports extended time aboard given that large water tank.
What to Inspect
Because few hulls were completed before production ended, confirm the hull number and that rig components are original or properly sourced — the carbon fibre wishbone boom and unstayed mast are low-volume parts. Have a surveyor examine the hull-to-deck joint and the mast partners for any history of stress, since the unstayed rig loads those areas without the relief of shrouds. The wing keel and spade rudder should be checked for grounding damage given the 4.33-foot draft in shoal cruising grounds.
Availability and Buyer's Takeaway
These boats turn up in Canada. A short checklist for viewing:
- Verify the hull number against the small build run.
- Inspect the carbon wishbone and unstayed mast for repair history.
- Check the keel and rudder for grounding scars.
- Confirm the Yanmar starts and the tank levels match the 25/105 split.
- Test the furling main and electric winches under load.
Price & volume trends
Monthly asking-price and listing-volume trends for the Nonsuch 324. The line shows the median ask each month; the bars show how many listings appeared.
Monthly breakdown · 2 rows
| Month | Listings | Median ask | Δ vs. last mo. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 26 | 1 | $57,266 | — |
| Apr 26 | 1 | $57,819 | +1.0% |
Where they're listed
Nonsuch 324 listings appear across 1 country. Canada has the most listings with 2.
Country view
2 listings · 1 country| Country | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | $57,543 | 2 | 0 | 100.0% |
Comparable models
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Similar boats to compare
10 similar designs| Model | LOA | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catalina 34 | 34.5' | $ 32,500 | 139 | 36 |
| Nonsuch 30 | 30.33' | $ 39,900 | 76 | 25 |
| Jeremy Rogers 32 | 32' | $ 31,470 | 71 | 16 |
| Sadler 34 | 34.75' | $ 33,989 | 22 | 4 |
| Sparkman and Stephens S&S 34 | 33.42' | $ 27,391 | 17 | 3 |
| Nonsuch Nonsuch 30 Classic | 30.33' | $ 33,000 | 16 | 7 |
| Sweden Yachts C34 | 34' | $ 51,282 | 12 | 3 |
| Gib'Sea 334 | 32' | $ 47,583 | 11 | 1 |
| Hunter Marine Channel 32/323 | 32.35' | $ 37,521 | 9 | 4 |
| Nonsuch 324You are here | — | $ 57,557 | 2 | 0 |