30 Custom 1997 Boat for Sale

ASKING PRICE: $129,600 Watch Price

Friday Harbor, WA

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Yacht Photos Pics A sleek 30-foot performance sloop sails on calm waters, surrounded by wooded hills.

Yacht Photos Pics A 1997 30-foot performance sloop docked. The boat is covered with a tarp.

Yacht Photos Pics A sleek wooden sailboat docked in a marina. It features "Endangered Species" and the number 59879.

Yacht Photos Pics A sleek 30-foot performance sloop with wooden finish is docked. The sails are furled.

Yacht Photos Pics A 1997 Custom 30 Performance Sloop docked in a marina. The boat features a sleek wooden deck.

Yacht Photos Pics Interior of a sailboat with wooden floors and an oval passageway to a sleeping cabin.

Yacht Photos Pics Interior of a sailboat with wood paneling and an oval window.

Yacht Photos Pics Interior of a sailboat with a yellow cushioned bench and wooden walls.

Yacht Photos Pics Boat with Confidence - This vessel includes a complimentary 1-Year TowBoatUS membership. Covered nationwide.

Yacht Photos Pics Interior of a sailboat with a yellow mattress and wooden walls.

Yacht Photos Pics Interior view of a sailboat with wooden walls and floor, showing structural details and wiring.

Yacht Photos Pics Interior view of a sailboat with wooden flooring, benches, and storage space below deck.

Yacht Photos Pics The interior of a sailboat shows electronic devices and wiring. A yellow cushion is visible.

Yacht Photos Pics The interior of a sailboat with wood paneling, ropes, and a sleeping area.

Yacht Photos Pics A bright red engine in a boat's engine compartment, surrounded by hoses and cables.

Yacht Photos Pics A red engine is installed in a compact engine compartment of a boat.

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Last updated Jul 19, 2026

30' Custom 1997

Renowned for beauty and performance, this cold-molded racing sailboat was designed and built for personal use by world-class designer John Guzzwell, making her a living piece of yachting history!

Notable Mentions
Our Custom 30 Sloop doesn’t just turn heads, it’s got a renowned resume to back up its good looks. With a legacy of participating in prestigious races such as the Singlehanded TransPacific Yacht Race, Swiftsure Race and the VanIsle 360, this vessel has been proven on the water. It has also been featured in Wooden Boat magazine, and it was refit and equipped to race to Hawaii without a hitch.

Power
The Guzzwell’s Open 30 Sloop is powered by a heart of strength and reliability, a 16 HP 2020 Beta 2-Cylinder diesel inboard engine with a respectably low 120 hours, translating to many more journeys ahead. Even when your sails are down, you’re still making headway with minimal noise and maximum power.

Price and Features
Boasting a bluewater-ready feature set, the Custom 30 Sloop guarantees an unmatched onboard experience. It’s built with Cold-Molded construction for durability and strength. As for navigation and comfort, our vessel has a new solar panel, a convenient battery charger, GPS, a depth sounder, and a user-friendly chart plotter.

For those who are keen on racing performance, all running rigging has been replaced in 2021, coupled with the addition of 3 brand-new Ullman sails: Mast Head, Mast Head Asym, and Fractional Asym.

Note, that the mast, boom and bow sprit are all fortified with carbon fibre splines.

Plus, it flaunts a full modular boat cover, a feature not to be underestimated, which protects your beloved boat and its cabin top from the harsh elements. Priced at $129,600, this sloop is more than a boat, it’s a symbol of achievement and a testament to fine sailing tradition.

Current Location
Adventures begin in Friday Harbor, WA, Cruising these waters will take you from serene harbors to open seas, running the gamut of boating experiences.

Ready to step aboard and feel the sun on your face and the wind in your sails? Contact us to discuss the Custom 30 Sloop. We’re excited to take you on a personal tour, and help you realize your sailing dreams.

Denison Yachting - San Francisco is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by Engel Volkers Yachting Americas.

Denison Yacht Sales offers the details of this yacht in good faith but can’t guarantee the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of this boat for sale. This yacht for sale is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal from that yacht market without notice. She is offered as a convenience by this yacht broker to its clients and is not intended to convey direct representation of a specific yacht for sale.