Presto 30

Designed by Rodger Martin and built by Union River Boat Co. since 2009, this distinctive 30-footer stands out with its unusual cat ketch rig featuring unstayed masts. The fiberglass construction incorporates a centerboard trunk system, allowing access to shallow waters while maintaining respectable sailing performance with a theoretical hull speed of 7.18 knots. The Presto 30's modest 3,950-pound displacement and relatively light 1,000-pound ballast configuration creates a responsive sailing platform well-suited for coastal cruising and daysailing. Its generous beam of 8.45 feet provides good initial stability, while the centerboard design offers draft flexibility from shallow bay exploration to deeper water sailing. The cat ketch rig distributes sail area across two smaller, manageable sails totaling 400 square feet, making single-handed sailing more approachable. With a comfort ratio of 12.21, this boat leans toward the sportier end of the cruising spectrum, prioritizing performance over heavy-weather comfort. The capsize screening formula of 2.14 suggests reasonable offshore capability, though the design appears optimized for protected waters and coastal adventures. The unstayed rig configuration reduces complexity while offering the freedom camping typical of working boat traditions, making maintenance simpler for owner-operators seeking an uncomplicated sailing experience.

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