Bristol Yachts Inc. 30

Sailboat 30′ Since 1968

Overview

Builder
Bristol Yachts Inc.
Model
30
Type
Sailboat
Built
1968–1978
Designer
Halsey Herreshoff
Hull
Fin Keel
Hull material
Fiberglass
Rig
Masthead Sloop

Dimensions

Length overall
30′ (9.14 m)
Waterline length
22′ 8″ (6.92 m)
Beam
9′ 2″ (2.80 m)
Displacement
8,650 lb (3,924 kg)
Ballast
3,450 lb (1,565 kg)

Sails and rig

Sail area
416 sq ft (38.7 m²)
I (foretriangle height)
36′ 2″ (11.02 m)
J (foretriangle base)
11′ (3.35 m)
P (mainsail luff)
31′ 2″ (9.50 m)
E (mainsail foot)
12′ 11″ (3.94 m)

Design ratios

Sail area / displacement
15.8

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

Displacement / length
330

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

Ballast ratio
40%

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

Capsize screening
1.79

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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