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HINTERHOELLER 30

HINTERHOELLER 30

Hinterhoeller Yachts Ltd.🇨🇦· Design: Hinterhoeller
$30,800 avg$20,000 – $37,500 (3 listings)from 1969
$1.5K – $4.0K est. annual maintenance
Racer/CruisermonoMasthead SloopFin

Specifications

Hull

LOA30 ft
LWL23.21 ft
Beam8.5 ft
Draft4.3 ft
Displacement4,500 lb
Hull speed1.34·√LWL6.5 kn

Rig & Sails

Iforetriangle height30.5 ft
Jforetriangle base10.3 ft
Pmainsail luff26.2 ft
Emainsail foot12.3 ft
FLforestay10.3 ft
Mainsail331.1 sq ft
Jib (100%)157.1 sq ft
Spinnaker267 sq ft

About the HINTERHOELLER 30

Sailpages Buyer's Take

The Hinterhoeller 30 is a rare Canadian-built vessel designed by Hinterhoeller and constructed by Hinterhoeller Yachts Ltd. in 1969. With a build count of ? hulls, this single-year production run represents a unique entry in the late 1960s sailing market.

Best for:
This boat suits coastal cruisers and weekend sailors who appreciate a lightweight, responsive masthead sloop with a comfort ratio of 15.92. Its relatively low displacement of 4500.0 lb makes it manageable for smaller crews or single-handers seeking agility over heavy-weather stability.
Bluewater capability:
With a capsize ratio of 2.06 and a displacement of 4500.0 lb, the Hinterhoeller 30 is better suited for protected coastal waters than serious offshore passages. Its fin keel and moderate D/L ratio of 160.67 suggest good performance in moderate conditions but limited reserve buoyancy for heavy seas.
Comparables:
Comparable boats include other late-1960s Canadian designs like the Pearson 30 or O'Day 30, which share similar LOA dimensions and masthead sloop rigs. These vessels offer similar coastal cruising capabilities, though the Hinterhoeller distinguishes itself with a lighter displacement and narrower beam of 8.5 ft.

Performance

Comfort15.9
Capsize2.06
SA/Disp18.7
Disp/Len161

Estimated Value

Low Confidence
Based on 3 listings
Low
$21,328
Estimated Value
$27,117
High
$28,127
Inflation-adjusted to 2026 USD

Asking price by model year

5 listings · boat years 19811988 · median $34,900

$0$20k$40k$60k$80kmedian $34,900198019851988 Hinterhoeller Nonsuch N33 · $72,717 · Outside United States, CA1983 Hinterhoeller Frers F3 · $37,500 · Michigan, US1981 Hinterhoeller Nonsuch 30 · $20,000 · North Carolina, US1984 Hinterhoeller Frers F 3 · $34,900 · New York, US1982 Hinterhoeller F-3 Frers 36 · $12,900 · New York, USAsking price (USD)Boat model year

Each dot is one listing · hover for details · dashed red line marks the median · obvious data-entry outliers (top & bottom 2.5%) excluded.

Estimated Cost of Ownership

Based on 30ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.

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$1.5K – $4.0K
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Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection

We don't have enough data on the HINTERHOELLER 30yet to publish model-specific findings we'd stand behind — but here's a free general inspection checklist, built from our research into what actually goes wrong on boats of this kind.

Drawn from 7,029 documented issues across 2,391 models, ordered so the areas that most often turn up problems come first.

1Structural & Bulkheads9732Standing Rigging6403Deck & Topsides6404Keel & Keel Bolts5535Rudder & Steering5086Hull & Bottom377
Free general pre-purchase checklist
25 survey areas — hull, keel, rig, engine, electrical and more. Take it aboard when you view any boat.

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