Olson 30 Sailboats for Sale

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
Disp.
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
Asking price · 2 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
0
2 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
Not enough data yet
Countries with listings
2
Canada (50.0%) · United States (50.0%)

Recent Listings

1 for sale · showing 10 newest

Where they're listed

Olson 30 listings appear across 2 countries. Canada has the most listings with 1 (50.0%), followed by United States.

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

Country view

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

Comparable models

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Similar boats to compare

2 similar designs
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Ovington 3030.9'$ 37,305145
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 Ovington 30. Use the comparison table above to check pricing and availability.