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, 11,000-pound wooden boat, the modern S&S 30 utilizes a foam-cored E-glass 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 high-performance underwater profile consisting of a deep fin keel with a lead bulb and a high-aspect spade rudder.
Sparkman & Stephens 30 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview
- Make
- Sparkman & Stephens
- Model
- 30
- Builder
- C&C Fiberglass Components
- Designer
- Sparkman & Stephens/Daniela Abbott
- Number Built
- Production Year(s)
- 2012 - ??
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| Source | Year | Make | Model | Price | Cabins | Heads | City | Country | Listing Date |
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Market Overview
Price & Volume Trends
Monthly breakdown
| Month | Listings | Median Asking Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | 1 | $69,466 |
| Sep 2025 | 2 | $65,000 |
| Oct 2025 | 1 | $11,474 |
| Dec 2025 | 1 | $6,374 |
| Feb 2026 | 1 | $105,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 1 | $15,744 |
Median Price by Country
Listings by Country
Price Reduction Insights
50.0% of listings have had price reductions
Average discount: 20.8% off original price
| Model | LOA | Median Price (USD) | Listings | Recent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CS 30 | 30' | $29,950 | 18 | 4 |
| Pearson 30 | 29.79' | $7,000 | 16 | 3 |
| Tartan 30 | 29.92' | $11,250 | 12 | 0 |
| Judel/Vrolijk J/30 | 29.83' | $12,000 | 11 | 4 |
| Ovington 30 | 30.9' | $42,000 | 9 | 4 |
| Viko 30 | 30.41' | $87,009 | 9 | 4 |
| C.W. Hood W Hood 32 | 32.42' | $122,000 | 8 | 2 |
| Sparkman & Stephens 30 | $35,000 | 7 | 2 | |
| Spirit Yachts 46 | 46.42' | $450,000 | 6 | 2 |
| Jeanneau Sun Light 30 | 30.02' | $28,427 | 4 | 3 |
| Abbott 33 | 33.29' | $18,450 | 4 | 3 |
| Country | Median Price (USD) | Listings (past 12 months) | Recent (90d) |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $95,000 | 3 | 1 |
| Switzerland | $8,924 | 2 | 0 |
| Australia | $15,744 | 1 | 1 |
| France | $69,466 | 1 | 0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How 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.
- How many Sparkman & Stephens 30 sailboats are for sale?
- We have tracked 7 Sparkman & Stephens 30 listings over the past 12 months, with 2 listed within the last 90 days.
- Are Sparkman & Stephens 30 prices going up or down?
- The median asking price for the Sparkman & Stephens 30 has increased by 72.49% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month average.
- Where is the cheapest place to buy a Sparkman & Stephens 30?
- Switzerland currently has the lowest median asking price at $8,924, while United States is the most expensive at $95,000 — a 965% difference.
- Do Sparkman & Stephens 30 listings get price reductions?
- About 50% of Sparkman & Stephens 30 listings have had their price reduced, with an average discount of 20.8% off the original asking price.
- What are similar sailboats to the Sparkman & Stephens 30?
- Comparable models include the CS 30, Pearson 30, Tartan 30. See the comparison table above for pricing and availability.