Designed by Ray Richards and built by J D Marine in Canada starting in 1962, this 30-footer represents classic early fiberglass construction from sailing's transitional era. The Pacific 30's moderate dimensions and traditional proportions reflect the design philosophy of its time, when builders were translating proven wooden boat concepts into the new world of fiberglass manufacturing. With a fin keel configuration and masthead sloop rig, the boat offers straightforward sailing characteristics that appeal to both novice and experienced sailors. The substantial displacement of 9,300 pounds, combined with 4,000 pounds of ballast, creates a stable platform with reassuring motion in seaway conditions. Her comfort ratio of 30.61 indicates a moderately stiff ride that balances seaworthiness with reasonable performance. The Pacific 30 suits coastal cruising and weekend sailing particularly well, though her solid construction and conservative design make her capable of longer passages in experienced hands. Her capsize screening formula of 1.68 falls within acceptable parameters for offshore work, while the hull speed of 6.56 knots provides respectable passage-making ability. The boat's enduring appeal lies in its no-nonsense approach to cruising, offering reliability and seaworthiness over cutting-edge performance.
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What is the Pacific 30's sail area to displacement ratio?
The Pacific 30 has a Sail Area to Displacement ratio (SA/D) of 11.72. Values between 14–18 are typical cruising sailboats; 18–22 is cruiser/racer; over 22 is performance racing.
What is the Pacific 30's comfort ratio?
The Pacific 30 has a Ted Brewer Comfort Ratio of 30.61. A ratio over 30 indicates good offshore comfort; over 40 is very comfortable offshore.
Is the Pacific 30 safe for offshore sailing?
The Pacific 30 has a Capsize Screening Formula value of 1.68. Values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing; under 1.8 is ideal.
What is the hull speed of the Pacific 30?
The theoretical hull speed of the Pacific 30 is 6.56 kn knots, calculated from its waterline length.
How much does a Pacific 30 weigh?
The Pacific 30 has a displacement of 9,300.00 lb and a length overall (LOA) of 30.00 ft.
How much does a used Pacific 30 cost?
Based on 1 recent market listings, used Pacific 30 sailboats typically sell for between $4,850 and $4,850, with a median asking price of $4,850. Price varies significantly based on year, condition, location, and included equipment.
Who designed the Pacific 30?
The Pacific 30 was designed by Ray Richards, first built in 1962.