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Coronado 30
Designer: Finch & Butler  ·  Builder: Coronado Yachts (Usa)  ·  First built: 1969
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About the Coronado 30

Built during the early 1970s sailing boom, this 30-footer from Coronado Yachts represents classic American coastal cruising design. The Finch & Butler-designed hull features a modern fin keel and spade rudder configuration that provides responsive handling while maintaining the stability needed for comfortable family sailing. With a displacement of 8,500 pounds and moderate sail area, the Coronado 30 strikes a practical balance between performance and cruising comfort. The masthead sloop rig is straightforward to handle, making it well-suited for couples or small crews tackling weekend coastal adventures or longer passages in protected waters. The 10-foot beam provides generous interior volume for a boat of this era, while the 5.3-foot draft allows access to many popular cruising destinations. The comfort ratio of 23.54 indicates a boat that prioritizes seakindly motion over pure speed, though the SA/Displacement ratio suggests adequate performance in moderate conditions. Built with fiberglass construction during Coronado's active period from 1969 to 1974, these boats established a reputation for solid construction and practical layout. Today, the Coronado 30 appeals to sailors seeking an affordable entry into cruising or those wanting a manageable boat for coastal exploration without the complexity of larger vessels.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 29.92 ft / 9.12 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 24.00 ft / 7.32 m
Beam 10.06 ft / 3.07 m
Max Draft 5.30 ft / 1.62 m
Displacement 8,500.00 lb / 3,856 kg
Ballast 2,700.00 lb / 1,225 kg
Ballast Type Lead
Sail Area (Reported) 408.00 ft² / 37.90 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin w/spade rudder
Rigging Type Masthead Sloop
Construction FG
Designer Finch & Butler
Builder Coronado Yachts (USA)
First Built 1969
Last Built 1974
Related Sailboats ["Catalina 30" · "Tartan 30" · "Morgan 30" · "Hunter 30"]
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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
 192
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
 15.72
Ballast/Displacement Ballast to Displacement ratio shows what percentage of the boat's total weight is ballast. Higher values generally mean better initial stability and stiffer sail carrying.
30–35% — Typical cruiser35–45% — Stiff performance boatOver 45% — Racing oriented
 31.76
Displacement/Length Displacement to Length ratio measures how heavy a boat is relative to its waterline length. Lower values mean a lighter, faster boat.
Under 100 — Ultralight racer100–200 — Light cruiser/racer200–300 — Moderate cruiser300–400 — Heavy cruiserOver 400 — Very heavy
 274.5
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
 23.54
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
 1.97
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. 6.56 kn
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
 1.84
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. 862.69 pounds/inch
SA/Displacement (Calc) Calculated Sail Area to Displacement ratio using actual measured sail dimensions rather than reported values. More precise than the reported SA/Disp figure. 15.71
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 37.75 ft / 11.51 m
J (Foretriangle Base) 12.00 ft / 3.66 m
P (Mainsail Luff) 31.50 ft / 9.60 m
E (Mainsail Foot) 11.50 ft / 3.51 m
SA Fore 226.50 ft² / 21.04 m²
SA Main 181.13 ft² / 16.83 m²
SA Total (100%) 407.63 ft² / 37.87 m²
Est. Forestay Length 39.61 ft / 12.07 m
How It Compares

vs. Morgan 30, Tartan 30

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Dimensions
LOA
Coronado 30 ★
29.9 ft
Morgan 30
29.9 ft
Tartan 30
29.9 ft
LWL
Coronado 30 ★
24.0 ft
Morgan 30
24.2 ft
Tartan 30
24.3 ft
Beam
Coronado 30 ★
10.1 ft
Morgan 30
9.3 ft
Tartan 30
10.0 ft
Displacement
Coronado 30 ★
8 lbs
Morgan 30
10 lbs
Tartan 30
8 lbs
Ballast
Coronado 30 ★
2 lbs
Morgan 30
4 lbs
Tartan 30
3 lbs
Sail Area
Coronado 30 ★
408 sq ft
Morgan 30
467 sq ft
Tartan 30
449 sq ft
Performance
PHRF Rating (lower = faster)
Coronado 30 ★
192 s/nm
Morgan 30
201 s/nm
Tartan 30
171 s/nm
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Coronado 30 ★
15.7
Morgan 30
15.6
Tartan 30
17.0
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Coronado 30 ★
31.8 %
Morgan 30
42.9 %
Tartan 30
41.1 %
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Coronado 30 ★
23.5
Morgan 30
32.4
Tartan 30
24.3
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Coronado 30 ★
1.97
Morgan 30
1.69
Tartan 30
1.94
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Coronado 30 ★
274
Morgan 30
332
Tartan 30
273
Hull Speed
Coronado 30 ★
6.6 kts
Morgan 30
6.6 kts
Tartan 30
6.6 kts
Speed Number (higher = faster)
Coronado 30 ★
1.8
Morgan 30
1.4
Tartan 30
2.0
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