Traditional 30 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Peter Cole·1983·Traditional Yachts
Traditional 30 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Fractional Sloop
LOA
30.08' · 9.17 m
Displ.
8,269 lbs · 3,751 kg
First year
1983

The Traditional 30, designed by the prolific Australian naval architect Peter Cole and primarily produced by Traditional Yachts in Sydney, stands as a hallmark of the 1980s cruiserracer era. Born from a design philosophy that prioritized interior volume without sacrificing seaworthiness, the Traditional 30 quickly earned a reputation as a "Tardis" of the sea, offering living space typically found on 32 to 34foot vessels. While it was built to handle the demanding conditions of the Australian coast, its balanced lines and versatile deck layout made it equally popular for club racing and weekend family cruising.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 26,867
Ask, not sold · 6 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
2
6 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
0.0%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
1
Australia (100.0%)

Recent Listings

3 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Traditional 30 listings span 1 country. Australia leads with 6 listings.

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

Country breakdown

6 listings · 1 country
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
Australia$ 26,86762100.0%

Comparable models

Similar length overall, displacement, and era. Click a row to jump to that model's market page.

Peer cross-shop

10 designs · same segment
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Hunter 3030.4'$ 21,5004412
CS 3030'$ 25,000215
Pearson 3029.79'$ 7,000173
CSY 3636.5'$ 36,919167
Tartan 3029.92'$ 10,000154
Cape Dory 30 C30.21'$ 17,000133
Halmatic 3029.5'$ 17,490119
Baba 3029.75'$ 42,523103
Cornish Crabbers Pilot 3038.98'$ 127,85897
Traditional 30You are here$ 26,86762

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Traditional 30 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Traditional 30 over the past 12 months is $26,867. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Traditional 30 sailboats are for sale?+
2 Traditional 30 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 6 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Traditional 30 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Traditional 30 has remained stable over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Traditional 30 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Traditional 30 listings over the past 12 months are Australia (100.0%).
05What should I look at instead of a Traditional 30?+
Comparable models include Hunter 30, CS 30, Pearson 30. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.