The Coronado 30 is moderately powered for comfortable coastal cruising, with acceptable motion comfort for coastal passages, designed for cruising comfort rather than racing.
Hull Speed
The theoretical displacement-mode speed limit — determined by waterline length, not engine or sail power.
A displacement hull pushes a bow wave whose speed is limited by the waterline length.
With a waterline of 24.0′, the Coronado 30 tops out around 6.6 knots in displacement mode — after that, the bow wave outruns the hull and resistance climbs steeply.
1.34 × √24.0′ LWL = 6.6 kts
Performance Ratios
Racing handicap, sail-carrying power, stability and comfort — and what each one actually tells you about a day on the water.
PHRF Rating
192s/nm
Typical cruiser — designed for comfort and ease, not podium finishes.
SA / Displacement
15.7
Moderate sail power — a capable coastal cruiser, not overpowered.
Ballast / Displacement
31.8%
Typical cruising ballast — balanced stability and motion underway.
Displacement / Length
275
Moderate-heavy — carries provisions well, deliberate in light air.
Comfort Ratio
23.5
Acceptable coastal comfort — fine for weekends, notice the chop offshore.
Capsize Screening
1.97
Below the 2.0 offshore threshold — acceptable for ocean passages.
Pounds/Inch Immersion
863lbs
Weight needed to sink the hull one inch — loading sensitivity.
Motion & Offshore Suitability
Two ratios that matter most when you're planning passages — how the boat feels in a seaway, and whether the hull geometry is suitable for open ocean.
Comfort Ratio
23.5
Acceptable coastal comfort — fine for weekends, notice the chop offshore.
Under 20 — Snappy, racing motion
20–30 — Acceptable coastal
30–40 — Good offshore comfort
Over 40 — Very comfortable offshore
Capsize Screening Formula
1.97
Below the 2.0 offshore threshold — acceptable for ocean passages.
Under 2.0 — Acceptable for offshore
Over 2.0 — Coastal / protected waters
PHRF Fleet Position
Where the Coronado 30 sits on the PHRF handicap spectrum — lower numbers mean faster boats.
Cruiser/Racer 90–150
Cruiser 150–210
Heavy Cruiser 210–300
Tartan 30
171s/nm
Catalina 30
180s/nm
Hunter 30
189s/nm
Coronado 30
192s/nm
Typical cruiser — designed for comfort and ease, not podium finishes.
Morgan 30
201s/nm
Estimated Speed by Wind
Rough boat speed estimates at different true wind speeds and points of sail — derived from hull speed, SA/D, and displacement, not measured polars.
| Point of Sail |
6 kts TWS |
10 kts TWS |
15 kts TWS |
20 kts TWS |
| Close-hauled40–50° |
2.5 |
3.2 |
3.6 |
3.7 |
| Close Reach60° |
3.0 |
3.8 |
4.3 |
4.5 |
| Beam Reach90° |
3.7 |
4.7 |
5.3 |
5.5 |
| Broad Reach120–135° |
3.4 |
4.4 |
4.9 |
5.1 |
| Run150–180° |
2.8 |
3.5 |
3.9 |
4.1 |
These are simplified estimates based on hull speed (6.6 kts),
SA/D (15.7), and empirical efficiency curves — not instrument-measured
polars. Real-world speed varies with sea state, bottom condition, sail trim, and current.
Speeds in gold approach hull speed;
bold gold means near or at hull speed.
Wind Range & Comfort Envelope
Estimated wind ranges for comfortable sailing on the Coronado 30 — based on sail area, ballast, and displacement characteristics.
Ghost
Sweet Spot
Reef
Heavy
0–7 kts
7–20 kts
20–28 kts
28+ kts
Ghosting
0–7 kts
Light air, motor-sailing likely. Need patience and a light genoa.
Sweet Spot
7–20 kts
Comfortable under full sail. Best speed-to-comfort ratio.
Time to Reef
20–28 kts
Time to shorten sail. Reef the main, swap to a working jib.
Heavy Weather
28+ kts
Storm conditions. Storm jib or bare poles. Seek shelter if coastal.
How It Compares
Side-by-side with the boats most often cross-shopped against the Coronado 30.
|
Coronado 30 |
Catalina 30 |
Hunter 30 |
Morgan 30 |
Tartan 30 |
| Dimensions |
| LOA |
29.9 |
29.9 |
29.9 |
29.9 |
29.9 |
| LWL |
24.0 |
25.0 |
25.6 |
24.2 |
24.3 |
| Beam |
10.1 |
10.8 |
10.8 |
9.3 |
10.0 |
| Displacement |
8 |
10 |
9 |
10 |
8 |
| Ballast |
2 |
4 |
3 |
4 |
3 |
| Sail Area |
408 |
446 |
417 |
467 |
449 |
| Performance |
| PHRF |
192 |
180 |
189 |
201 |
171 |
| SA/Disp |
15.7 |
15.2 |
14.5 |
15.6 |
17.0 |
| Bal/Disp |
31.8 |
41.2 |
39.4 |
42.9 |
41.1 |
| Comfort |
23.5 |
24.9 |
25.1 |
32.4 |
24.3 |
| Capsize |
1.97 |
2.00 |
1.91 |
1.69 |
1.94 |
| Hull Speed |
6.6 |
6.7 |
6.8 |
6.6 |
6.6 |