Van de Stadt 30 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Van de Stadt·1973
Approximate drawing

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Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
31.06' · 9.47 m
Displ.
9,687 lbs · 4,394 kg
First year
1973

The Van de Stadt 30 is not a single production model but rather a series of influential designs from the drafting board of E.G. "Ricus" van de Stadt, a pioneer who revolutionized modern yacht architecture. Most commonly associated with the Pionier 30 (Design No. 211) and the more modern Vita 30 (Design No. 363), this 30foot platform represents the designer's commitment to balanced helm, structural efficiency, and seaworthiness. Van de Stadt was one of the first designers to transition from heavydisplacement timber hulls to lightdisplacement GRP and steel construction, and the 30foot range served as a primary testing ground for these innovations. Owners typically find these vessels to be exceptionally robust "sailor's boats," favoring functional performance over the highvolume "caravan" style interiors seen in contemporary massmarket cruisers. According to the historical archives at Van de Stadt Design, the lineage of the 30foot series includes variations intended for professional yard builds in GRP and aluminum, as well as woodepoxy and steel versions tailored for sophisticated amateur construction.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 33,743
Ask, not sold · 25 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
13
25 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
+106.9%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
9
Australia (20.8%) · Netherlands (20.8%) · United Kingdom (16.7%)

Recent Listings

19 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Van de Stadt 30 listings span 9 countries. Australia leads with 5 listings (20.8%), followed by Netherlands and United Kingdom.

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

Country breakdown

24 listings · 9 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
Australia$ 20,7775120.8%
Netherlands$ 33,6705320.8%
United Kingdom$ 6,3604216.7%
Spain$ 343,2493212.5%
Germany$ 83,776228.3%
Greece$ 96,575218.3%
Bulgaria$ 22,000104.2%
France$ 87,077114.2%
United States$ 26,000104.2%

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
Beneteau First 30 (Mauric)29.36'$ 67,2303919
Dehler 3130.84'$ 27,0533820
Van de Stadt 30You are here$ 33,7432513
CS 3030'$ 25,000215
Dehler Duetta 9430.84'$ 27,8961610
Dehler 2827.89'$ 26,6081611
Tartan 3029.92'$ 10,000154
Sparkman and Stephens S&S 3433.42'$ 26,246134
Van De Stadt 4444.33'$ 174,533119
Dehler Optima 9832.15'$ 31,06085

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Van de Stadt 30 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Van de Stadt 30 over the past 12 months is $33,743. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Van de Stadt 30 sailboats are for sale?+
13 Van de Stadt 30 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 25 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Van de Stadt 30 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Van de Stadt 30 has increased by 106.9% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Van de Stadt 30 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Van de Stadt 30 listings over the past 12 months are Australia (20.8%), Netherlands (20.8%), United Kingdom (16.7%).
05Do Van de Stadt 30 listings get price reductions?+
About 67% of Van de Stadt 30 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 30.4% off the original ask. A listing that has been on the market more than 90 days without a reduction usually signals the seller is not motivated.
06What should I look at instead of a Van de Stadt 30?+
Comparable models include Beneteau First 30 (Mauric), Dehler 31, CS 30. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.