Designed by John B Sharp and built by Halmatic Ltd. in the UK from 1979 to 1988, this solidly constructed fiberglass cruiser represents classic British yacht design philosophy with a focus on seaworthiness over speed. With only 95 hulls produced during its nine-year production run, the Halmatic 30 remains a relatively rare find on the used boat market. The boat's traditional long keel configuration with transom-hung rudder provides excellent directional stability and tracking ability, making it particularly well-suited for coastal cruising and short-handed sailing. The substantial displacement of 9,000 pounds, with exactly half carried as ballast, creates a stable platform that inspires confidence in rough conditions. Her comfort ratio of 27.92 indicates a motion that favors seakindliness over quick, snappy responses to waves. While the sail area to displacement ratio of 15.95 suggests modest performance in light air, the masthead sloop rig offers simplicity and reliability for cruising sailors. The 4.5-foot draft allows access to reasonable harbor depths while maintaining good windward ability. With her hull speed of 6.4 knots and conservative design approach, this yacht appeals to sailors prioritizing safety and comfort over racing performance, making her an excellent choice for weekend coastal adventures and extended cruising.
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What is the Halmatic 30's sail area to displacement ratio?
The Halmatic 30 has a Sail Area to Displacement ratio (SA/D) of 15.95. Values between 14–18 are typical cruising sailboats; 18–22 is cruiser/racer; over 22 is performance racing.
What is the Halmatic 30's comfort ratio?
The Halmatic 30 has a Ted Brewer Comfort Ratio of 27.92. A ratio over 30 indicates good offshore comfort; over 40 is very comfortable offshore.
Is the Halmatic 30 safe for offshore sailing?
The Halmatic 30 has a Capsize Screening Formula value of 1.83. Values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing; under 1.8 is ideal.
What is the hull speed of the Halmatic 30?
The theoretical hull speed of the Halmatic 30 is 6.40 kn knots, calculated from its waterline length.
How much does a Halmatic 30 weigh?
The Halmatic 30 has a displacement of 9,000.00 lb and a length overall (LOA) of 29.50 ft.
Who designed the Halmatic 30?
The Halmatic 30 was designed by John B Sharp, first built in 1979.