Madden & Lewis Bird (Sf. Bay)

Sailboat 30′ 1″ Since 1923

Overview

Builder
Madden & Lewis
Model
Bird (Sf. Bay)
Type
Sailboat
Built
1923 on
Designer
Fred C.Brewer / Alden & Associates
Hull
Long Keel
Hull material
Wood
Rig
Fractional Sloop

Dimensions

Length overall
30′ 1″ (9.17 m)
Waterline length
24′ 8″ (7.53 m)
Beam
7′ 8″ (2.35 m)
Displacement
9,000 lb (4,082 kg)
Ballast
4,600 lb (2,087 kg)

Sails and rig

Sail area
450 sq ft (41.8 m²)
I (foretriangle height)
20′ 3″ (6.17 m)
J (foretriangle base)
9′ 6″ (2.90 m)
P (mainsail luff)
32′ (9.75 m)
E (mainsail foot)
20′ 6″ (6.25 m)

Design ratios

Sail area / displacement
16.7

Power from the sails for the boat's weight. Under 16 is modest, 16–20 a typical cruiser, over 20 lively.

Displacement / length
267

How heavy the boat is for its waterline. Under 200 is light, 200–300 moderate, over 300 heavy.

Ballast ratio
51%

Share of the weight that is ballast. Higher generally means stiffer in a breeze.

Capsize screening
1.48

Under 2 is generally considered better for offshore use.

More details

Construction
Wood

Data from Mauri Pro Sailboat Data. Check details with the builder before relying on them.