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OLSON 30

Masthead Sloop • Fin w/spade rudder • Built 1978–1984

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Dimensions

LOA
30 ft
LWL
27.5 ft
Beam
9.33 ft
Max Draft
5.08 ft
Displacement
3,600 lbs
Ballast
1,800 lbs

Performance Ratios

Capsize Ratio ⓘ
2.44 (use caution offshore)
SA/D Ratio ⓘ
25.9
D/L Ratio ⓘ
77
Ballast Ratio ⓘ
50.0%

Sail Plan

Sail Area
380 sq ft
I
36 ft
J
11.75 ft
P
31.5 ft
E
10.75 ft

Construction

Hull Type
Fin w/spade rudder
Rig Type
Masthead Sloop
Hull Material
FG w/balsa core hull & deck
Ballast Type
Lead

Production

First Built
1978
Last Built
1984
Number Built
250
Notes: 7 HP BMW diesel offered as an option.\nA significantly modified version, the OLSON 29, was introduced in 1984.

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Builder

Class Association

Related Boats

Name LOA (ft) Year Rig
OLSON 29 29.67 1984 Fractional Sloop