Triton 30 Buyer's Guide
Shopping the used brokerage market for a Triton 30 means chasing a 1985-launched Pearson Yachts sloop whose hull traces to Doug Peterson’s Chaser 29 Half Ton racer via US Yachts tooling. These are trailerable masthead sloops of solid fiberglass with wood trim, a fin keel drawing 5.58 feet, and a wheel-steered spade rudder—a compact coastal cruiser-racer that left production after a brief run and now surfaces in modest numbers across a few regions.
Layouts on the Used Market
Owner three-cabin arrangements are the more common configuration seen among used Triton 30s, though both layout types do appear. Ex-charter examples are common as well, which matters because fleet use can mean heavier wear on interior wood trim and rigging than a privately maintained boat. The 12-foot-3-inch beam carried from the racing hull gives any layout a wider midbody than typical 29-foot cruisers, so even the less common plan reads as usable rather than cramped.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
On the used market the Triton 30 commonly carries solar panels, a spinnaker, bimini, autopilot, chartplotter, and life raft, and a short-handed setup is also commonly fitted. For a buyer, the power-and-energy cluster—solar paired with autopilot—means the boat is often ready for solo or couple coastal hops without immediate electrical work. Sail-handling upgrades such as the spinnaker and short-handed rigging reduce crew load, while canvas (bimini) and safety gear (life raft) point to boats already equipped for extended weekends rather than bare daysailers.
What to Inspect
The Triton 30 is built of solid fiberglass with wood trim, so any used survey should focus on the wood interfaces where teak or trim meets the glass, since those are the areas most prone to hiding moisture in an otherwise simple hull anchor. The internally mounted spade rudder and fin keel are straightforward structures, but the rudder post and hull-to-keel joint deserve careful checking for earlier grounding damage given the 5.58-foot draft in charter service.
Availability and Buyer's Takeaway
Triton 30s typically appear in the United States and Australia, with ex-charter and owner three-cabin boats both in rotation. A buyer should prioritize a privately owned three-cabin example if interior condition is the concern, or accept an ex-charter hull only after a thorough wood-trim and rig survey.
- Confirm wood trim is sound at all fiberglass junctions
- Verify spade rudder and fin keel for grounding history
- Check that common upgrades (solar, autopilot, life raft) are functional
- Prefer documented non-charter ownership where possible
Price & volume trends
Monthly asking-price and listing-volume trends for the Triton 30. The line shows the median ask each month; the bars show how many listings appeared.
Monthly breakdown · 2 rows
| Month | Listings | Median ask | Δ vs. last mo. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 25 | 3 | $44,440 | — |
| Aug 26 | 1 | $21,486 | -51.7% |
Where they're listed
Triton 30 listings appear across 2 countries. United States has the most listings with 3 (75.0%), followed by Australia.
Country view
4 listings · 2 countries| Country | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $44,440 | 3 | 0 | 75.0% |
| Australia | $21,486 | 1 | 1 | 25.0% |
Comparable models
Similar length, displacement, and era. Open a row to compare that model's market page.
Similar boats to compare
2 similar designs| Model | LOA | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria Victoria 30 | 29.67' | $ 27,004 | 14 | 4 |
| Triton 30You are here | — | $ 44,440 | 4 | 1 |