A popular choice among competitive club racers on the West Coast, the Santana 30 30GP earned a strong reputation as a nimble and responsive one-design racer that delivered exciting performance without demanding an enormous budget. Designed with racing firmly in mind, this boat thrives in buoy racing and short-course competitive sailing, where its lively handling and well-balanced hull can be pushed hard by an enthusiastic crew. The 30GP designation reflects a performance-oriented variant of the Santana 30 line, refining the platform to keep racing fleets competitive and closely matched. This emphasis on one-design integrity means buyers entering the class can expect a level playing field, with results determined more by seamanship and tactics than by equipment advantages. For someone researching a purchase, the Santana 30 30GP represents an appealing entry into organized racing with an established class community, ready availability of experienced competition, and a boat that rewards skilled sailing. While she is best suited for inshore and coastal racing rather than extended offshore passages, her spirited performance and class camaraderie make her a genuinely rewarding boat to own and sail.
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What is the Santana 30 30Gp's sail area to displacement ratio?
The Santana 30 30Gp has a Sail Area to Displacement ratio (SA/D) of 16.53. Values between 14–18 are typical cruising sailboats; 18–22 is cruiser/racer; over 22 is performance racing.
What is the Santana 30 30Gp's comfort ratio?
The Santana 30 30Gp has a Ted Brewer Comfort Ratio of 15.61. A ratio over 30 indicates good offshore comfort; over 40 is very comfortable offshore.
Is the Santana 30 30Gp safe for offshore sailing?
The Santana 30 30Gp has a Capsize Screening Formula value of 2.26. Values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing; under 1.8 is ideal.
What is the hull speed of the Santana 30 30Gp?
The theoretical hull speed of the Santana 30 30Gp is 6.76 knots, calculated from its waterline length.
How much does a Santana 30 30Gp weigh?
The Santana 30 30Gp has a displacement of 6,000.00 lb and a length overall (LOA) of 29.92 ft.
Who designed the Santana 30 30Gp?
The Santana 30 30Gp was designed by Nelson/Marek, first built in 1983.