Designed by renowned naval architect Philippe Briand and built by French manufacturer Kirie from 1984 to 1990, this 31-footer represents solid European craftsmanship from the height of the production boat era. With 300 hulls launched during its six-year production run, the Elite 30 found favor among sailors seeking a well-balanced coastal cruiser with respectable performance characteristics. The boat's fractional sloop rig and fin keel with spade rudder configuration delivers responsive handling and decent upwind ability, while the moderate displacement of 5,732 pounds strikes a nice balance between stability and speed potential. A sail area to displacement ratio of 20.54 suggests spirited performance in moderate conditions, though the design leans more toward comfortable cruising than pure racing. The comfortable beam of nearly 11 feet provides good interior volume for a boat this size, while the moderate draft makes it suitable for exploring varied cruising grounds. With a low comfort ratio of 13.96 and reasonable capsize screening value of 2.42, the Elite 30 demonstrates seaworthy characteristics appropriate for coastal passages and protected offshore work. The fiberglass construction and compact 9-horsepower auxiliary make it a practical choice for weekend cruising and small family adventures.
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What is the Elite 30's sail area to displacement ratio?
The Elite 30 has a Sail Area to Displacement ratio (SA/D) of 20.54. Values between 14–18 are typical cruising sailboats; 18–22 is cruiser/racer; over 22 is performance racing.
What is the Elite 30's comfort ratio?
The Elite 30 has a Ted Brewer Comfort Ratio of 13.96. A ratio over 30 indicates good offshore comfort; over 40 is very comfortable offshore.
Is the Elite 30 safe for offshore sailing?
The Elite 30 has a Capsize Screening Formula value of 2.42. Values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing; under 1.8 is ideal.
What is the hull speed of the Elite 30?
The theoretical hull speed of the Elite 30 is 6.66 kn knots, calculated from its waterline length.
How much does a Elite 30 weigh?
The Elite 30 has a displacement of 5,732.00 lb and a length overall (LOA) of 31.00 ft.
Who designed the Elite 30?
The Elite 30 was designed by Philippe Briand, first built in 1984.