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Aloha 30
Designer: Ron Holland  ·  Builder: Ouyang Boat Works  ·  First built: 1986
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About the Aloha 30

Built during the late 1970s and early 1980s, this 30-foot cruiser emerged from Aloha Yachts as part of their effort to create affordable family sailing boats for the growing recreational market. Despite limited documentation available today, the Aloha 30 represents the era's focus on practical coastal cruising designs that prioritized comfort and ease of handling over racing performance. The design reflects typical characteristics of its period, with a moderate beam and traditional lines that suggest good stability and interior volume for weekend getaways and short coastal passages. Like many boats from this manufacturer, the Aloha 30 was likely built with fiberglass construction and featured a simple, functional interior layout suitable for small families or couples. While not as well-documented as some contemporary designs, the Aloha 30 appears best suited for protected waters sailing, day sailing, and occasional coastal cruising. The boat's design philosophy emphasized accessibility for newer sailors, making it potentially attractive to those seeking an entry-level cruiser with classic styling. Its moderate size strikes a balance between manageability and livability, though prospective buyers should carefully inspect any example given the limited availability of parts and documentation for this lesser-known model.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 30.00 ft / 9.14 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 26.00 ft / 7.92 m
Beam 10.00 ft / 3.05 m
Max Draft 5.75 ft / 1.75 m
Displacement 6,800.00 lb / 3,084 kg
Ballast 2,960.00 lb / 1,343 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 439.00 ft² / 40.78 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin w/spade rudder
Rigging Type Fractional Sloop
Construction FG
Designer Ron Holland
Builder Ouyang Boat Works
First Built 1986
Last Built 1989
Related Sailboats J/30 · Cs 30 · Odyssey 30 · Capri 30 Catalina · Mirage 30 Sx
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Performance Ratios
PHRF Rating PHRF (Performance Handicap Racing Fleet) is a national racing handicap measured in seconds per nautical mile. Lower values indicate faster boats. Ratings are sourced from US Sailing's national database (median across 60+ regional fleets).
Under 0 — Ultralight racer0–90 — Performance racer90–150 — Cruiser/racer150–210 — Typical cruiserOver 210 — Heavy/slow cruiser
144
SA/Displacement Sail Area to Displacement ratio measures how much sail power a boat has relative to its weight. Higher values mean more performance and speed.
Under 14 — Heavy cruiser, slow14–18 — Cruising sailboat18–22 — Cruiser/racerOver 22 — Performance racer
19.63
Comfort Ratio Ted Brewer's Comfort Ratio predicts how comfortable a boat will feel in offshore conditions. Higher values mean a steadier, more comfortable motion in a seaway.
Under 20 — Uncomfortably rough20–30 — Acceptable coastal30–40 — Good offshore comfortOver 40 — Very comfortable offshore
17.99
Capsize Screening Formula The USHS Capsize Screening Formula estimates offshore capsize risk. Lower is safer — values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing.
Under 2.0 — Safe for offshore2.0–2.2 — Borderline offshoreOver 2.2 — Coastal use recommended
2.11
Hull Speed Hull Speed is the theoretical maximum speed of a displacement hull, calculated from waterline length. Most cruising sailboats reach this speed in moderate conditions. 6.83
S# (Speed Number) The Speed Number (S#) is a quick performance index. Higher values indicate a faster, more powerful design relative to its size.
Under 3.0 — Slow cruiser3.0–5.0 — Average cruiser5.0–7.0 — Performance cruiserOver 7.0 — Racer
3.38
Pounds/Inch Immersion Pounds per Inch Immersion (PPI) tells you how much weight is needed to sink the boat one inch. Useful for calculating how additional gear and stores affect waterline. 929.01
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 35.0
J (Foretriangle Base) 10.6
P (Mainsail Luff) 37.5
E (Mainsail Foot) 13.5
SA Fore 185.5
SA Main 253.13
How It Compares

vs. Capri 30 Catalina, Cs 30, J/30, Mirage 30 Sx, Odyssey 30

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Dimensions
LOA
Aloha 30 ★
30.0 ft
Capri 30 Catalina
30.0 ft
Cs 30
30.0 ft
J/30
30.0 ft
Mirage 30 Sx
30.0 ft
Odyssey 30
30.0 ft
LWL
Aloha 30 ★
26.0 ft
Capri 30 Catalina
25.0 ft
Cs 30
25.4 ft
J/30
25.0 ft
Mirage 30 Sx
24.1 ft
Odyssey 30
26.0 ft
Beam
Aloha 30 ★
10.0 ft
Capri 30 Catalina
10.8 ft
Cs 30
10.3 ft
J/30
10.8 ft
Mirage 30 Sx
10.5 ft
Odyssey 30
10.5 ft
Displacement
Aloha 30 ★
6 lbs
Capri 30 Catalina
8 lbs
Cs 30
8 lbs
J/30
6 lbs
Mirage 30 Sx
5 lbs
Odyssey 30
7 lbs
Ballast
Aloha 30 ★
2 lbs
Capri 30 Catalina
3 lbs
Cs 30
3 lbs
J/30
2 lbs
Mirage 30 Sx
Odyssey 30
3 lbs
Sail Area
Aloha 30 ★
439 sq ft
Capri 30 Catalina
387 sq ft
Cs 30
462 sq ft
J/30
436 sq ft
Mirage 30 Sx
474 sq ft
Odyssey 30
Performance
PHRF Rating (lower = faster)
Aloha 30 ★
144 s/nm
Capri 30 Catalina
111 s/nm
Cs 30
150 s/nm
J/30
144 s/nm
Mirage 30 Sx
120 s/nm
Odyssey 30
153 s/nm
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Aloha 30 ★
19.6
Capri 30 Catalina
15.5
Cs 30
18.5
J/30
20.8
Mirage 30 Sx
23.3
Odyssey 30
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Aloha 30 ★
Capri 30 Catalina
37.5 %
Cs 30
J/30
39.3 %
Mirage 30 Sx
Odyssey 30
43.9 %
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Aloha 30 ★
18.0
Capri 30 Catalina
Cs 30
20.8
J/30
23.6
Mirage 30 Sx
15.4
Odyssey 30
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Aloha 30 ★
2.11
Capri 30 Catalina
Cs 30
2.05
J/30
1.73
Mirage 30 Sx
2.33
Odyssey 30
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Aloha 30 ★
Capri 30 Catalina
228
Cs 30
J/30
109
Mirage 30 Sx
187
Odyssey 30
190
Hull Speed
Aloha 30 ★
6.8 kts
Capri 30 Catalina
Cs 30
6.8 kts
J/30
7.6 kts
Mirage 30 Sx
6.6 kts
Odyssey 30
Speed Number (higher = faster)
Aloha 30 ★
3.4
Capri 30 Catalina
Cs 30
2.7
J/30
Mirage 30 Sx
3.6
Odyssey 30
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