Sun 1030 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Hull type

Monohull · fin

Rig

Masthead Sloop

LOA

33.83' · 10.31 m

Displ.

10,500 lbs · 4,763 kg

First year

1979

The Sun 1030 occupies a distinct niche in the history of Scandinavian yacht design, representing the transition from the IORinfluenced hulls of the 1970s to the more balanced, performanceoriented cruisers of the late 1980s. Designed by Kjell Ingebro and produced primarily by SunYachts in Norway, the 1030 was engineered as a competitive racercruiser that could hold its own in the challenging conditions of the North Sea while providing the amenities required for coastal family cruising. Unlike the massproduced Mediterranean cruisers of its era, the Sun 1030 was built in relatively limited numbers, favoring structural rigidity and highquality joinery over production speed. It remains a "sleeper" in the secondhand market, often sought out by sailors who prioritize windward performance and a "feel" for the helm.