Bayliner Marine Corp. /US Yachts Buccaneer 305

Sailboat 30′ Since 1977

Overview

Builder
Bayliner Marine Corp. /US Yachts
Model
Buccaneer 305
Type
Sailboat
Built
1977 on
Designer
William Garden
Hull
Fin Keel
Hull material
Fiberglass
Rig
Masthead Sloop

Dimensions

Length overall
30′ (9.14 m)
Waterline length
26′ 4″ (8.02 m)
Beam
10′ 2″ (3.11 m)
Displacement
10,000 lb (4,536 kg)
Ballast
3,500 lb (1,588 kg)

Sails and rig

Sail area
477 sq ft (44.3 m²)
I (foretriangle height)
40′ 6″ (12.34 m)
J (foretriangle base)
14′ (4.27 m)
P (mainsail luff)
32′ 6″ (9.91 m)
E (mainsail foot)
11′ (3.35 m)

Design ratios

Sail area / displacement
16.4

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

Displacement / length
245

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

Ballast ratio
35%

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

Capsize screening
1.89

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.