Cape Dory Yachts 30 Hood

Sailboat 30′ Since 1972

Overview

Builder
Cape Dory Yachts
Model
30 Hood
Type
Sailboat
Built
1972 on
Designer
Ted Hood
Hull
Fin Keel
Hull material
Fiberglass
Rig
Masthead Sloop

Dimensions

Length overall
30′ (9.14 m)
Waterline length
20′ 2″ (6.16 m)
Beam
9′ 2″ (2.80 m)
Displacement
9,350 lb (4,241 kg)
Ballast
3,300 lb (1,497 kg)

Sails and rig

Sail area
424 sq ft (39.4 m²)
I (foretriangle height)
37′ (11.27 m)
J (foretriangle base)
11′ (3.35 m)
P (mainsail luff)
31′ 6″ (9.59 m)
E (mainsail foot)
13′ (3.96 m)

Design ratios

Sail area / displacement
15.3

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

Displacement / length
506

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
1.75

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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