Bénéteau R/C 30 Fin keel

Sailboat 29′ 5″ Monohull Since 1977

Overview

Builder
Bénéteau
Model
R/C 30 Fin keel
Type
Sailboat
Category
Monohull
Built
1977–1981
Designer
Bureau Mauric
Hull material
GRP (glass reinforced polyester): Single skin fiberglass pol
Rig
Sloop Marconi masthead

Dimensions

Length overall
29′ 5″ (8.97 m)
Waterline length
25′ 5″ (7.75 m)
Beam
9′ 5″ (2.87 m)
Draft
5′ 8″ (1.73 m)
Displacement
7,826 lb (3,550 kg)
Ballast
3,748 lb (1,700 kg)

Power and tanks

Engine
1 inboard engine
Power
15 hp
Fuel
8 gal (30 L)

Sails and rig

Sail area
524 sq ft (48.7 m²)

Accommodation

Cabins
1
Berths
7
Heads
1

Design ratios

Sail area / displacement
21.3

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

Displacement / length
213

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

Ballast ratio
48%

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

Capsize screening
1.90

Under 2 is generally considered better for offshore use.

More details

Appendages
Keel : fin without bulb
Ballast ratio
48 %
Ballast type
Cast iron
Cockpit
Closed aft cockpit
Construction
GRP (glass reinforced polyester): Single skin fiberglass polyester
Country
France
Former French navigation category
2
French customs tonnage
7.10 Tx
Genoa area
355 ft²
HN (French rating)
14.5
Helm
Single tiller
Jib area
274 ft²
Mast configuration
Deck stepped mast
Maximum transverse section
11 ft²
Number of levels of spreaders
1
Rigging type
Sloop Marconi masthead
Righting moment @ 1°
400 lb.ft
Rotating spars
No
Rudder
Single semi-spade rudder
Sailboat collection
Half Ton class
Spars construction
Aluminum spars
Spreaders angle
0 °
Standard public price ex. VAT (indicative only)
N/A €
Standing rigging
1x19 strand wire continuous

Data from boat-specs.com. Check details with the builder before relying on them.

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