Cape Dory Yachts Dory 30 MK II

Sailboat 30′ 6″ Since 1986

Overview

Builder
Cape Dory Yachts
Model
Dory 30 MK II
Type
Sailboat
Built
1986–1990
Designer
Clive M. Dent
Hull
Long Keel
Hull material
Fiberglass
Rig
Masthead Sloop

Dimensions

Length overall
30′ 6″ (9.30 m)
Waterline length
24′ 2″ (7.38 m)
Beam
10′ 6″ (3.20 m)
Displacement
10,617 lb (4,816 kg)
Ballast
4,200 lb (1,905 kg)

Sails and rig

Sail area
506 sq ft (47.1 m²)
I (foretriangle height)
40′ 5″ (12.32 m)
J (foretriangle base)
13′ 7″ (4.14 m)
P (mainsail luff)
35′ 1″ (10.69 m)
E (mainsail foot)
12′ 3″ (3.73 m)

Design ratios

Sail area / displacement
16.8

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

Displacement / length
334

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
1.91

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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