Cape Dory Yachts Dory 30C

Sailboat 30′ 2″ Since 1976

Overview

Builder
Cape Dory Yachts
Model
Dory 30C
Type
Sailboat
Built
1976–1987
Designer
Carl Alberg
Hull
Long Keel
Hull material
Fiberglass
Rig
Cutter

Dimensions

Length overall
30′ 2″ (9.20 m)
Waterline length
22′ 10″ (6.95 m)
Beam
9′ (2.74 m)
Displacement
10,000 lb (4,536 kg)
Ballast
4,000 lb (1,814 kg)

Sails and rig

Sail area
453 sq ft (42.1 m²)
I (foretriangle height)
35′ (10.67 m)
J (foretriangle base)
13′ 3″ (4.04 m)
P (mainsail luff)
31′ 6″ (9.60 m)
E (mainsail foot)
13′ (3.96 m)

Design ratios

Sail area / displacement
15.6

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

Displacement / length
377

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
1.67

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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