Thompson 30 Sailboats for Sale

Steve Thompson·1998·Stirling Boats
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Hull Type
Monohull · lifting
Rig
Fractional Sloop
LOA
30.67' · 9.35 m
Disp.
3,300 lbs · 1,497 kg
First year
1998

The Thompson 30, often designated as the T30, represents a pivotal era in the evolution of the modern sportsboat. Designed by New Zealand’s Steve Thompson, a specialist in highperformance racing yachts, the model was conceived to bridge the gap between trailerable sportsboats and larger offshore racers. Launched in the late 1990s and built by various yards including Stirling Boats and custom builders like Phil Housley, the T30 is defined by its ultralight displacement and aggressive sail plan. According to Tboat Yacht Design, the design philosophy focuses on maximizing powertoweight ratios through the use of advanced materials like epoxyinfused foam cores, carbon fiber, and Kevlar reinforcements. Unlike traditional cruisers of this length, the Thompson 30 is a purposebuilt "reaching machine" that prioritizes speed and exhilaration over domestic amenities.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$34,895
Asking price · 1 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
1
1 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
0.0%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
1
New Zealand (100.0%)

Recent Listings

2 for sale · showing 10 newest

Thompson 30 Buyer's Guide

Where they're listed

Thompson 30 listings appear across 1 country. New Zealand has the most listings with 1.

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

Country view

1 listings · 1 country
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
New Zealand$34,89511100.0%

Comparable models

Similar length, displacement, and era. Open a row to compare that model's market page.

Similar boats to compare

3 similar designs
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Ovington 3030.9'$ 37,551142
Sparkman & Stephens 3030.5'$ 62,50080
Thompson 30You are here$ 34,89511

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Thompson 30 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Thompson 30 over the past 12 months is $34,895. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Thompson 30 sailboats are for sale?+
1 Thompson 30 listing has gone live in the last 90 days, and 1 has been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Thompson 30 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Thompson 30 has stayed steady over the last 3 months compared with the 12-month median.
04Where are Thompson 30 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Thompson 30 listings over the past 12 months are New Zealand (100.0%).
05What should I look at instead of a Thompson 30?+
Comparable models include Ovington 30, Sparkman & Stephens 30. Use the comparison table above to check pricing and availability.