Spencer 30 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Drawing Diagram

Builder drawing

Hull Type

Monohull · fin

Rig

Masthead Sloop

LOA

30.08' · 9.17 m

Disp.

6,942 lbs · 3,149 kg

First year

1975

The Spencer 30 occupies a distinct place in the history of Pacific Northwest boatbuilding, representing the transition of Spencer Boats Ltd. from plywood construction to the fiberglass era that defined the mid1960s. Designed by the prolific John Brandlmayr, the Spencer 30 was engineered specifically to handle the challenging, often heavy conditions of the Salish Sea and the outer coast of British Columbia. While less numerous than its larger sibling, the iconic Spencer 35, the 30foot model remains highly regarded for its "big boat" feel, characterized by a substantial displacement and a hull form that prioritizes stability over outright racing speed. Most hulls were laid up in the Vancouver yard, though some were finished by owners as kit boats, a common practice for Spencer during the 1960s and 70s.