Sparkman & Stephens 30 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Sparkman & Stephens/Daniela Abbott·2012·C&C Fiberglass Components
Sparkman & Stephens 30 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · bulb
Rig
Fractional Sloop
LOA
30.5' · 9.3 m
Displ.
5,640 lbs · 2,558 kg
First year
2012

The Sparkman & Stephens 30 is a "modern classic" daysailer that represents the final design project Olin Stephens personally influenced before his passing in 2008. Introduced in 2012 and built by C&C Fiberglass Components for Bluenose Yacht Sales, the vessel is a contemporary reimagining of S&S Design No. 97, a 1935 wooden ocean racer named Babe. While the original Babe was a heavy, 11,000pound wooden boat, the modern S&S 30 utilizes a foamcored Eglass and vinylester hull, shedding nearly half the weight of its predecessor. It captures the "Spirit of Tradition" aesthetic with a plumb bow, elegant sheer line, and a square transom, but hides a highperformance underwater profile consisting of a deep fin keel with a lead bulb and a highaspect spade rudder.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 35,000
Ask, not sold · 9 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
3
9 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
-55.0%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
4
United States (55.6%) · Switzerland (22.2%) · Australia (11.1%)

Recent Listings

7 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Sparkman & Stephens 30 listings span 4 countries. United States leads with 5 listings (55.6%), followed by Switzerland and Australia.

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

Country breakdown

9 listings · 4 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United States$ 90,0005155.6%
Switzerland$ 8,2632022.2%
Australia$ 15,7521111.1%
Germany$ 11,5161111.1%

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'$ 67,2083919
J Boats J/3535.5'$ 24,500239
Judel/Vrolijk J/3029.83'$ 15,0002111
CS 3030'$ 25,000215
Pearson 3029.79'$ 7,000173
Tartan 3029.92'$ 10,000154
Viko 3030.41'$ 90,613148
Ovington 3030.9'$ 38,000126
Leonardo Yachts 3838.62'$ 343,143126
Sparkman & Stephens 30You are here$ 35,00093
Sparkman & Stephens SHE 36$ 49,00071

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Sparkman & Stephens 30 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Sparkman & Stephens 30 over the past 12 months is $35,000. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Sparkman & Stephens 30 sailboats are for sale?+
3 Sparkman & Stephens 30 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 9 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Sparkman & Stephens 30 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Sparkman & Stephens 30 has decreased by 55.0% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Sparkman & Stephens 30 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Sparkman & Stephens 30 listings over the past 12 months are United States (55.6%), Switzerland (22.2%), Australia (11.1%).
05Do Sparkman & Stephens 30 listings get price reductions?+
About 50% of Sparkman & Stephens 30 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 20.8% off the original ask. A listing that has been on the market more than 90 days without a reduction usually signals the seller is not motivated.
06What should I look at instead of a Sparkman & Stephens 30?+
Comparable models include Beneteau First 30 (Mauric), J Boats J/35, Judel/Vrolijk J/30. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.