Olson 30 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

George Olsen·1978 – 1984·~250 hulls·Pacific Boats Inc.
Olson 30 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
30' · 9.14 m
Displ.
3,600 lbs · 1,633 kg
First year
1978

The Olson 30 stands as the definitive benchmark for the UltraLight Displacement Boat (ULDB) movement that revolutionized West Coast sailing in the late 1970s. Designed by George Olson and launched by Pacific Boat Works in 1978, the vessel was born from the surfboardshaping culture of Santa Cruz, California. It was engineered specifically to excel in the "downwind sled" racing scene, where the objective was to plane over the Pacific swells rather than plow through them. With a displacement of only 3,600 pounds on a 30foot frame, the Olson 30 achieved a powertoweight ratio that was nearly unprecedented for a production fiberglass boat of its era. While George Olson initially designed the boat to compete in the Midget Ocean Racing Club (MORC) circuit, its legacy was cemented by its dominance in coastal pointtopoint races and its surprising ability to handle offshore passages like the Transpac.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 18,250
Ask, not sold · 2 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
0
2 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
Insufficient data
Countries with listings
2
Canada (50.0%) · United States (50.0%)

Recent Listings

1 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Olson 30 listings span 2 countries. Canada leads with 1 listings (50.0%), followed by United States.

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

Country breakdown

2 listings · 2 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
Canada$ 26,5001050.0%
United States$ 10,0001050.0%

Comparable models

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

Peer cross-shop

11 designs · same segment
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Beneteau First 30 (Mauric)29.36'$ 67,2573919
Dehler 30od33.79'$ 145,436226
Judel/Vrolijk J/3029.83'$ 15,0002111
CS 3030'$ 25,000215
Pearson 3029.79'$ 7,000173
Ovington 3030.9'$ 38,000126
Sparkman & Stephens 3030.5'$ 35,00093
Ohlson 3837.06'$ 34,78895
ODay 3029.92'$ 9,00081
Santa Cruz 7068'$ 319,00072
Olson 30You are here$ 18,25020

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Olson 30 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Olson 30 over the past 12 months is $18,250. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Olson 30 sailboats are for sale?+
2 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Where are Olson 30 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Olson 30 listings over the past 12 months are Canada (50.0%), United States (50.0%).
04What should I look at instead of a Olson 30?+
Comparable models include Beneteau First 30 (Mauric), Dehler 30od, Judel/Vrolijk J/30. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.