Designed by the renowned Gary Mull in collaboration with Jim Donovan, this rare 30-footer represents a fascinating piece of early 1980s sailing history. Built by Humboldt Bay Yachts in California between 1982 and 1984, only six examples of this distinctive sailboat ever left the yard, making it one of the more exclusive designs in its size range. The Humboldt 30's specifications reveal a boat optimized for performance sailing, with its fractional sloop rig and fin keel configuration delivering excellent responsiveness. The relatively light displacement of 5,050 pounds combined with 502 square feet of sail area creates a spirited sailing experience, while the substantial ballast ratio ensures stability when the breeze picks up. Construction features a fiberglass hull with Klegecell core, providing both strength and weight savings typical of quality performance boats from this era. With its low comfort ratio of 12.31 and moderate capsize screening value, this design clearly prioritizes sailing performance over extended cruising amenities. The boat excels in coastal waters and weekend racing scenarios, where its responsive handling and Gary Mull's reputation for creating fast, well-balanced designs shine through. For sailors seeking a rare, well-engineered performance boat with classic 1980s styling, the Humboldt 30 offers an intriguing opportunity.
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What is the Humboldt 30's sail area to displacement ratio?
The Humboldt 30 has a Sail Area to Displacement ratio (SA/D) of 27.37. Values between 14–18 are typical cruising sailboats; 18–22 is cruiser/racer; over 22 is performance racing.
What is the Humboldt 30's comfort ratio?
The Humboldt 30 has a Ted Brewer Comfort Ratio of 12.31. A ratio over 30 indicates good offshore comfort; over 40 is very comfortable offshore.
Is the Humboldt 30 safe for offshore sailing?
The Humboldt 30 has a Capsize Screening Formula value of 2.45. Values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing; under 1.8 is ideal.
What is the hull speed of the Humboldt 30?
The theoretical hull speed of the Humboldt 30 is 6.92 kn knots, calculated from its waterline length.
How much does a Humboldt 30 weigh?
The Humboldt 30 has a displacement of 5,050.00 lb and a length overall (LOA) of 30.00 ft.
Who designed the Humboldt 30?
The Humboldt 30 was designed by Gary Mull/Jim Donovan, first built in 1982.