Burns 30

Sailboat 30′ Since 1982

Overview

Model
Burns 30
Type
Sailboat
Built
1982 on
Designer
Chuck Burns
Hull
Fin w/spade rudder
Hull material
Fiberglass
Rig
Fractional Sloop

Dimensions

Length overall
30′ (9.14 m)
Waterline length
26′ 8″ (8.14 m)
Beam
9′ (2.74 m)
Displacement
3,700 lb (1,678 kg)
Ballast
1,900 lb (862 kg)

Sails and rig

Sail area
385 sq ft (35.7 m²)
I (foretriangle height)
34′ (10.36 m)
J (foretriangle base)
11′ 9″ (3.58 m)
P (mainsail luff)
30′ 4″ (9.24 m)
E (mainsail foot)
11′ 4″ (3.44 m)

Design ratios

Sail area / displacement
25.7

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

Displacement / length
87

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

Ballast ratio
51%

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

Capsize screening
2.33

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.