Designed by renowned naval architect Tony Castro and built by French manufacturer Jeanneau starting in 1983, this 30-foot sailboat represents a thoughtful balance between performance and practicality. The Arcadia 30 features a distinctive keel/centerboard configuration with spade rudder, offering versatility for sailors who want to explore shallow waters while maintaining good upwind performance in deeper conditions. With a displacement of 6,835 pounds and 2,912 pounds of ballast, the boat strikes a moderate chord between the heavy cruisers and light racers of its era. The masthead sloop rig carries 378 square feet of sail area, providing adequate power for coastal cruising and weekend sailing. Castro's design philosophy is evident in the hull's lines, which prioritize seaworthiness over outright speed. The comfort ratio of 18.14 suggests a boat that moves through the water with reasonable motion, while the capsize screening value of 2.18 indicates good stability characteristics suitable for coastal and near-offshore sailing. The fiberglass construction typical of Jeanneau's build quality ensures durability and relatively low maintenance. This boat appeals to sailors seeking a capable coastal cruiser with the flexibility to venture into shoal waters when the centerboard is raised.
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What is the Arcadia 30 Jeanneau Cb's sail area to displacement ratio?
The Arcadia 30 Jeanneau Cb has a Sail Area to Displacement ratio (SA/D) of 16.85. Values between 14–18 are typical cruising sailboats; 18–22 is cruiser/racer; over 22 is performance racing.
What is the Arcadia 30 Jeanneau Cb's comfort ratio?
The Arcadia 30 Jeanneau Cb has a Ted Brewer Comfort Ratio of 18.14. A ratio over 30 indicates good offshore comfort; over 40 is very comfortable offshore.
Is the Arcadia 30 Jeanneau Cb safe for offshore sailing?
The Arcadia 30 Jeanneau Cb has a Capsize Screening Formula value of 2.18. Values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing; under 1.8 is ideal.
What is the hull speed of the Arcadia 30 Jeanneau Cb?
The theoretical hull speed of the Arcadia 30 Jeanneau Cb is 6.62 kn knots, calculated from its waterline length.
How much does a Arcadia 30 Jeanneau Cb weigh?
The Arcadia 30 Jeanneau Cb has a displacement of 6,835.00 lb and a length overall (LOA) of 29.53 ft.
Who designed the Arcadia 30 Jeanneau Cb?
The Arcadia 30 Jeanneau Cb was designed by Tony Castro, first built in 1983.