The Yamaha 30-1 represents a pivotal era in Japanese yacht construction, appearing during the late 1970s and early 1980s when Yamaha Motor Company sought to apply its mastery of Fiber Reinforced Plastic (FRP) to the global cruiser-racer market. Often categorized within the broader "Yamaha 30" series, the 30-1 was engineered as a robust, mid-sized keelboat designed to compete with the likes of the Pearson 30 and the Catalina 30, though with a distinct emphasis on structural rigidity and offshore capability. Built by the Yamaha Design Team, the vessel reflects a period when the manufacturer utilized advanced 3D CAD modeling and CNC machining for its molds—technologies that were nascent in the Western marine industry at the time—to ensure hull tolerances that were remarkably precise for the era.
Yamaha 30-1 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview
- Make
- Yamaha
- Model
- 30-1
- Builder
- Yamaha
- Designer
- Yamaha Design Group
- Number Built
- Production Year(s)
- 1978 - ??
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| Source | Year | Make | Model | Price | Cabins | Heads | City | Country | Listing Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Market Overview
Price & Volume Trends
Monthly breakdown
| Month | Listings | Median Asking Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | 1 | $41,877 |
| Model | LOA | Median Price (USD) | Listings | Recent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C&C 30 Mk I | 30' | $18,000 | 19 | 5 |
| CS 30 | 30' | $29,950 | 18 | 4 |
| Pearson 30 | 29.79' | $7,000 | 16 | 3 |
| Sabre 30-1 | 29.92' | $21,900 | 15 | 3 |
| LM 30 | 31.83' | $37,864 | 15 | 3 |
| Tartan 30 | 29.92' | $11,250 | 12 | 0 |
| Sabre 30-3 | 30.58' | $22,000 | 11 | 0 |
| Baba 30 | 29.75' | $45,709 | 7 | 0 |
| Sparkman & Stephens 30 | 30.5' | $35,000 | 7 | 2 |
| Alberg 30 | 30.25' | $5,000 | 4 | 1 |
| Yamaha 30-1 | $41,877 | 1 | 0 |
| Country | Median Price (USD) | Listings (past 12 months) | Recent (90d) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | $41,877 | 1 | 0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much does a used Yamaha 30-1 cost?
- The median asking price for a used Yamaha 30-1 over the past 12 months is $41,877. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
- How many Yamaha 30-1 sailboats are for sale?
- We have tracked 1 Yamaha 30-1 listings over the past 12 months, with 0 listed within the last 90 days.
- What are similar sailboats to the Yamaha 30-1?
- Comparable models include the C&C 30 Mk I, CS 30, Pearson 30. See the comparison table above for pricing and availability.