Cape Cod Shipbuilding Blue Chip 30

Sailboat 29′ 10″ Since 1961

Overview

Builder
Cape Cod Shipbuilding
Model
Blue Chip 30
Type
Sailboat
Built
1961–1985
Designer
Sidney Herreshoff
Hull
Long Keel
Hull material
Fiberglass
Rig
Masthead Sloop

Dimensions

Length overall
29′ 10″ (9.08 m)
Waterline length
23′ 2″ (7.07 m)
Beam
9′ (2.74 m)
Displacement
7,000 lb (3,175 kg)
Ballast
3,250 lb (1,474 kg)

Sails and rig

Sail area
455 sq ft (42.3 m²)
I (foretriangle height)
36′ 6″ (11.13 m)
J (foretriangle base)
12′ 10″ (3.91 m)
P (mainsail luff)
32′ 3″ (9.83 m)
E (mainsail foot)
12′ 8″ (3.86 m)

Design ratios

Sail area / displacement
19.9

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

Displacement / length
250

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

Ballast ratio
46%

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

Capsize screening
1.88

Under 2 is generally considered better for offshore use.

More details

Ballast Type
Lead
Construction
FG

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

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