Schöchl Sunbeam 30 Buyer's Guide
Shopping the brokerage market for a Schöchl Sunbeam 30 means looking at a modest Austrian cruiser designed by Anton de Dood Miglitsch with Manfred Schöchl. The boat's documented draft of 4.92 to 5.22 feet and five-berth interior make it a practical used prospect, but the buyer's real work lies in the drivetrain and the gaps in the record.
Layouts on the Used Market
The Sunbeam 30 has five berths and an interior roomier than half of similar sailboats in its category. Used buyers should expect the standard cruiser arrangement. The length-to-beam ratio of 3.08 suggests a proportioned cabin.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
On the used market the Sunbeam 30 commonly carries an autopilot, heating, solar panels, an inverter, a cockpit shower, AIS, a chartplotter, and a short-handed setup. Those clusters mean a buyer can expect ready capability: solar and inverter cover house power, heating extends the season, and AIS with chartplotter handles navigation. A short-handed setup points to simplified sail handling.
What to Inspect
Where the boat is fitted with an inboard engine, the transmission is a saildrive, which places a leg below the waterline with seals that age. Inspect the saildrive diaphragm and shaft seals for weepage or corrosion. The keel type is unknown for this model, so examine the keel-to-hull joint closely for movement or repair. Check the rigging scale: jib and genoa sheets about 29.9 feet of half-inch line, mainsheet 74.6 feet, spinnaker sheet 65.7 feet.
Availability and Buyer's Takeaway
The Sunbeam 30 typically appears on the used market in Switzerland, Germany, and Austria. Before committing, run through this short list:
- Verify saildrive seal service records
- Inspect keel-hull joint for movement or repair
- Confirm sheet lengths match documented dimensions
- Test heating and inverter under load
- Check AIS and chartplotter power draw against solar input
Price & volume trends
Monthly asking-price and listing-volume trends for the Schöchl Sunbeam 30. The line shows the median ask each month; the bars show how many listings appeared.
Monthly breakdown · 5 rows
| Month | Listings | Median ask | Δ vs. last mo. |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 25 | 1 | $11,655 | — |
| Sep 25 | 1 | $31,042 | +166.3% |
| Oct 25 | 1 | $12,417 | -60.0% |
| Feb 26 | 1 | $11,655 | -6.1% |
| Apr 26 | 1 | $34,851 | +199.0% |
Where they're listed
Schöchl Sunbeam 30 listings appear across 3 countries. Switzerland has the most listings with 2 (50.0%), followed by Austria and Germany.
Country view
4 listings · 3 countries| Country | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | $21,729 | 2 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Austria | $34,851 | 1 | 0 | 25.0% |
| Germany | $11,655 | 1 | 0 | 25.0% |
Comparable models
Similar length, displacement, and era. Open a row to compare that model's market page.
Similar boats to compare
2 similar designs| Model | LOA | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bavaria 300 | 31.33' | $ 35,259 | 34 | 10 |
| Sunbeam Sunbeam 30You are here | — | $ 21,729 | 4 | 0 |