Designed by Peter Cole and built by Traditional Yachts in Australia beginning in 1983, this 30-footer represents a thoughtful balance between performance and comfort for coastal cruising. The fin keel and spade rudder configuration provides responsive handling, while the fractional sloop rig offers versatility in varying wind conditions. With a displacement of 8,269 pounds and substantial ballast ratio, the Traditional 30 exhibits reassuring stability characteristics well-suited for serious coastal passage-making. The comfort ratio of 23.01 indicates a relatively lightweight design that prioritizes sailing performance over heavy-weather comfort, making her an excellent choice for weekend cruising and coastal exploration rather than extended offshore voyaging. The boat's sail area to displacement ratio of 14.92 suggests moderate power that should provide good performance in light to moderate conditions without being overpowering. Her capsize screening formula of 1.94 falls within acceptable parameters for coastal sailing, while the hull speed of 6.70 knots represents typical performance expectations for this size range. Traditional Yachts built these boats with fiberglass construction during the 1980s, and they've developed a reputation among Australian sailors as capable coastal cruisers that offer good value for sailors seeking a well-balanced platform for exploring protected waters and making coastal passages.
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What is the Traditional 30's sail area to displacement ratio?
The Traditional 30 has a Sail Area to Displacement ratio (SA/D) of 14.92. Values between 14–18 are typical cruising sailboats; 18–22 is cruiser/racer; over 22 is performance racing.
What is the Traditional 30's comfort ratio?
The Traditional 30 has a Ted Brewer Comfort Ratio of 23.01. A ratio over 30 indicates good offshore comfort; over 40 is very comfortable offshore.
Is the Traditional 30 safe for offshore sailing?
The Traditional 30 has a Capsize Screening Formula value of 1.94. Values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing; under 1.8 is ideal.
What is the hull speed of the Traditional 30?
The theoretical hull speed of the Traditional 30 is 6.70 kn knots, calculated from its waterline length.
How much does a Traditional 30 weigh?
The Traditional 30 has a displacement of 8,269.00 lb and a length overall (LOA) of 30.08 ft.
Who designed the Traditional 30?
The Traditional 30 was designed by Peter Cole, first built in 1983.