W/Bowsprit Catalina 30 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Frank Butler·1972·Catalina Yachts
W/Bowsprit Catalina 30 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull Type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
29.92' · 9.12 m
Disp.
10,200 lbs · 4,627 kg
First year
1972

The Catalina 30 stands as arguably the most successful 30foot production sailboat ever conceived, with over 6,400 hulls produced during a staggering 36year production run. Designed by Frank Butler and launched in 1974, this vessel earned a reputation as the "sailing minivan" due to its unprecedented interior volume and approachable handling. The "W/Bowsprit" designation typically identifies the Tall Rig Bowsprit (TRBS) variant, a configuration designed to optimize performance in lightair regions and address specific handling characteristics inherent in the original standard rig. This variant remains a favorite among coastal cruisers for its ability to balance a generous sail plan with the comfort of a much larger yacht.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 12,000
Ask, not sold · 3 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
2
3 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
-10.4%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
Global market

Recent Listings

2 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Comparable models

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

Peer cross-shop

9 designs · same segment
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Catalina 3029.92'$ 15,50019366
Catalina 3434.5'$ 34,50013157
Bavaria Yachts Cruiser 3031.08'$ 56,2519555
Hunter Marine 3131.33'$ 22,5006231
Catalina 30 Mk II29.92'$ 20,0004912
Judel/Vrolijk J/3029.83'$ 15,0002111
Pearson 3029.79'$ 7,000172
ODay 3029.92'$ 9,00081
Catalina Catalina 30You are here$ 12,00032

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used W/Bowsprit Catalina 30 cost?+
The median asking price for a used W/Bowsprit Catalina 30 over the past 12 months is $12,000. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many W/Bowsprit Catalina 30 sailboats are for sale?+
2 W/Bowsprit Catalina 30 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 3 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are W/Bowsprit Catalina 30 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the W/Bowsprit Catalina 30 has decreased by 10.4% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Do W/Bowsprit Catalina 30 listings get price reductions?+
About 100% of W/Bowsprit Catalina 30 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 12.0% 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.
05What should I look at instead of a W/Bowsprit Catalina 30?+
Comparable models include Catalina 30, Catalina 34, Bavaria Yachts Cruiser 30. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.