HUSTLER SJ-30
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 30.42 ft |
| LWL | 24 ft |
| Beam | 10.75 ft |
| Draft | 5.33 ft |
| Displacement | 6,500 lb |
| Ballast | 2,663.1 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 6.6 kn |
Rig & Sails
| Iforetriangle height | 33 ft |
| Jforetriangle base | 10.2 ft |
| Pmainsail luff | 36.5 ft |
| Emainsail foot | 13.25 ft |
| FLforestay | 10.2 ft |
| Mainsail | 429.5 sq ft |
| Jib (100%) | 168.3 sq ft |
| Spinnaker | 286.1 sq ft |
About the HUSTLER SJ-30
Not the same as HUSTLER 30 (1970 - Holman & Pye).
The Hustler SJ-30 is a compact, performance-oriented cruiser designed by Stephen Jones and built by Verl Yachts (UK) and Oyster Marine. Production was limited to the year 1979, with an unknown total build count, resulting in a rare and specialized vessel.
- Best for:
- This boat suits experienced sailors seeking a lightweight, responsive fractional sloop for coastal cruising and racing, rather than heavy offshore passage-making.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a displacement of 6500.0 lb and a comfort ratio of 16.39, the SJ-30 is better suited for protected waters and short offshore trips rather than heavy bluewater cruising.
- Comparables:
- Comparable to other late-1970s 30-foot fractional sloops like the Oyster 30 or early Beneteau models, though the SJ-30 distinguishes itself with a significantly lighter displacement and narrower beam.
Performance
Pricing
We don't have market pricing data for the HUSTLER SJ-30 yet. If you own one, help other buyers — what did you pay for it? Reports build a community price estimate over time.
Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 30.42ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the HUSTLER SJ-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.
Own a HUSTLER SJ-30? Reports from owners are what turn this into a model-specific checklist — and they're the reason the boats above it have one.
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