Thompson 30 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Hull type

Monohull · lifting

Rig

Fractional Sloop

LOA

30.67' · 9.35 m

Displ.

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.