Dencho Marine Adhara 30

Sailboat 29′ 11″ Since 1985

Overview

Builder
Dencho Marine
Model
Adhara 30
Type
Sailboat
Built
1985–1986
Designer
Doug Peterson
Hull
Fin w/spade rudder
Hull material
Fiberglass
Rig
Masthead Sloop

Dimensions

Length overall
29′ 11″ (9.11 m)
Waterline length
25′ 6″ (7.77 m)
Beam
10′ 8″ (3.26 m)
Displacement
4,800 lb (2,177 kg)
Ballast
2,200 lb (998 kg)

Sails and rig

Sail area
486 sq ft (45.2 m²)
I (foretriangle height)
40′ 10″ (12.45 m)
J (foretriangle base)
12′ 1″ (3.68 m)
P (mainsail luff)
36′ 3″ (11.05 m)
E (mainsail foot)
12′ 3″ (3.73 m)

Design ratios

Sail area / displacement
27.3

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

Displacement / length
129

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

Ballast ratio
46%

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

Capsize screening
2.54

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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