Buchanan Viking 30
Sailboat
30′ 2″
Since 1972
Overview
- Model
- Buchanan Viking 30
- Type
- Sailboat
- Built
- 1972 on
- Designer
- F. Butler / A. Garest
- Hull
- Fin Keel
- Hull material
- Fiberglass
- Rig
- Masthead Sloop
Dimensions
- Length overall
- 30′ 2″ (9.20 m)
- Waterline length
- 22′ 2″ (6.77 m)
- Beam
- 10′ (3.05 m)
- Displacement
- 7,496 lb (3,400 kg)
- Ballast
- 3,307 lb (1,500 kg)
Design ratios
- Displacement / length
- 306
- Ballast ratio
- 44%
- Capsize screening
- 2.04
How heavy the boat is for its waterline. Under 200 is light, 200–300 moderate, over 300 heavy.
Share of the weight that is ballast. Higher generally means stiffer in a breeze.
Under 2 is generally considered better for offshore use.
More details
- Construction
- FG
Data from Mauri Pro Sailboat Data. Check details with the builder before relying on them.