Catalina 30 Tall Rig
The Catalina 30 Tall Rig is a 30-foot boat, with model years from 1977 to 1995 in the listings we track. Across 39 listings we have observed (model years 1977–1995), the median asking price is $12,500, with most boats asking $7,500 to $17,500.
BoatVerdict market snapshot
These are asking prices. No free or public source publishes US used-boat transaction prices, so nobody — us included — can honestly show you what these boats sold for. What we can show you is what 39 sellers are asking, which is the number you are actually negotiating against.
39 priced listings across 14 states is a national sample, so the range is stable.
Method: Asking prices from active listings, de-duplicated so a re-posted boat counts once (138 raw listings collapsed to 39 distinct boats). Quartiles, not averages, so one outlier cannot move the band. Rounded to $500.
Coverage: Model years 1977–1995, 14 states, 22 metro areas. New-boat listings excluded.
Sources: BoatVerdict market observations (craigslist) · US state vessel registries (2,396 registered Catalina hulls)
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The BoatVerdict take
- BoatVerdict listing data
Between the 1978 ($3,500 median) and the 1986 ($15,000 median) asking prices fall about 17% a year. The steepest part of that curve is behind any boat more than five years old, which is where the value sits.
Each point is tagged with the evidence behind it. Nothing here is a claim we cannot trace back to a counted listing, a federal record, or a named analyst judgement.
Catalina 30 Tall Rig prices by model year
| Model year | Listings | Typical asking range | Median asking | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 2 | 2 priced — too few to publish a range | — | |
| 1986 | 4 | $13,500 – $19,000 | $15,000 | |
| 1985 | 4 | $7,000 – $15,000 | $10,000 | |
| 1984 | 6 | $11,500 – $13,000 | $12,500 | |
| 1983 | 6 | $17,500 – $18,000 | $17,500 | |
| 1981 | 3 | $7,500 – $25,000 | $9,000 | |
| 1978 | 3 | $2,500 – $7,000 | $3,500 | |
| 1977 | 2 | 2 priced — too few to publish a range | — |
Asking prices from active listings we observed, not sold prices. No public source publishes US used-boat transaction prices; anyone showing you "sold" data for this market is estimating it. Years with fewer than 3 priced listings show the count only.
Method: Median and quartiles per model year, computed only where at least 3 priced listings exist for that year.
Sources: BoatVerdict market observations
Catalina 30 Tall Rig specifications
| Length (median listed) | 30.0 ft | Our listing data |
|---|---|---|
| Model years traded | 1977–1995 | Our listing data |
| Catalina hulls in US registries | 2,396 | TX + NY open data |
Rows marked "our listing data" are measured from listings, not published by the builder, and will differ from a brochure. Rows without a source we can name are not shown at all.
What to inspect on a used Catalina 30 Tall Rig
- Assume saltwater service unless the seller can prove otherwise: pull the engine cowling and look at the powerhead, check trim-cylinder rams for pitting, and open the battery and fuse boxes for green corrosion. 86% of the listings we observed for this model are in coastal states.
- On the older hulls, core moisture is the deal-breaker: sound the transom and the deck with a plastic mallet, and treat any soft or dull-sounding area as a survey-stopper rather than a bargaining chip. We observe listings back to 1977, so boats over 49 years old are actively traded in this model.
This list is specific to this model: analyst items for the hull, plus items driven by the engines and the regions we actually observe on 30 Tall Rig listings. It is not a generic pre-purchase checklist, and it does not replace a surveyor.
What a 30 Tall Rig costs to own
$4,750 – $14k per year
- 30 ft hull, the median observed length for this model
- Saltwater berth, based on where most listings we see are located (CA)
- Includes insurance, storage, routine service, fuel at moderate seasonal use, and a reserve for wear items
- Excludes loan payments, major engine replacement, and refit work
This is a modelled band, not observed spend. Real cost swings hard on where you keep the boat and how much you use it.
Method: The same ownership-cost model BoatVerdict's paid Deal Report uses: boat class and length set the base band, then saltwater berth and size adjust it.
Sources: BoatVerdict ownership-cost model
Where 30 Tall Rigs are for sale
- CA 8
- FL 5
- MD 5
- ME 4
- WA 3
- MI 3
- NY 2
- OR 2
- IL 2
- TX 1
Counts of distinct boats we observed per state, from 39 listings in 22 metro areas. We publish the distribution, not the listings themselves.
What else buyers cross-shop
- Sea Ray 300 Sundancer
- Sea Ray 290 Sundancer
- Sea Ray 310 Sundancer
- Sea Ray 290 Amberjack
- Ranger Tug
- Bayliner 2855 Ciera
Chosen by measured similarity — same builder first, then comparable length — and limited to models whose own page meets our evidence bar. No paid placements, no filler links.
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