Designed by renowned naval architect Philippe Briand and built by French manufacturer Kirie starting in 1984, this 31-foot sailboat represents European performance cruising at its finest. With her sleek lines and modern fin keel configuration paired with a spade rudder, the Elite 30S delivers responsive handling and impressive sailing characteristics for her size. The boat's specifications reveal a well-balanced design optimized for spirited coastal cruising and club racing. Her moderate displacement of 5,750 pounds combined with 388 square feet of sail area creates a lively sail-area-to-displacement ratio of 19.4, indicating good performance in light to moderate conditions. The substantial ballast-to-displacement ratio of 40% provides excellent stability and stiffness under sail. At 24.5 feet of waterline length, she achieves a theoretical hull speed of 6.63 knots, while her comfortable beam of nearly 11 feet offers reasonable interior volume without compromising sailing performance. The moderate draft of 5.6 feet allows access to most harbors while providing good upwind ability. Philippe Briand's influence is evident in the boat's clean, purposeful lines that prioritize sailing efficiency. This makes the Elite 30S well-suited for sailors seeking a responsive, seaworthy boat capable of weekend cruising and competitive sailing alike.
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What is the Elite 30S's sail area to displacement ratio?
The Elite 30S has a Sail Area to Displacement ratio (SA/D) of 19.4. Values between 14–18 are typical cruising sailboats; 18–22 is cruiser/racer; over 22 is performance racing.
What is the Elite 30S's comfort ratio?
The Elite 30S has a Ted Brewer Comfort Ratio of 14.07. A ratio over 30 indicates good offshore comfort; over 40 is very comfortable offshore.
Is the Elite 30S safe for offshore sailing?
The Elite 30S 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 30S?
The theoretical hull speed of the Elite 30S is 6.63 kn knots, calculated from its waterline length.
How much does a Elite 30S weigh?
The Elite 30S has a displacement of 5,750.00 lb and a length overall (LOA) of 31.00 ft.
Who designed the Elite 30S?
The Elite 30S was designed by Philippe Briand, first built in 1984.