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Express 30M Killing
Designer: Steve Killing  ·  Builder: Goman/Express Yachting  ·  First built: 1981
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About the Express 30M Killing

With extremely limited specifications available, the Express 30M Killing remains something of an enigma in the sailing world. The model designation suggests a 30-foot vessel from the Express line, which typically indicates boats designed with performance and speed in mind rather than pure comfort cruising. The "Killing" designation is unusual in marine nomenclature and may represent either a specific model variant or regional naming convention. Without comprehensive specifications, potential buyers should approach this vessel with careful inspection of the actual boat rather than relying on published data. Based on the Express brand heritage, this sailboat would likely appeal to sailors seeking spirited performance on coastal waters. Express boats generally emphasize sailing characteristics that reward active crew participation and tactical sailing skills. The 30-foot size range typically offers a good balance between manageable single-handed sailing and sufficient space for weekend cruising with crew. Given the limited available information, prospective buyers should conduct thorough research including surveyor inspection, comparison with similar Express models from the same era, and verification of the boat's actual specifications and condition. This approach becomes essential when documented specifications are sparse or unavailable.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 30.00 ft / 9.14 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 24.50 ft / 7.47 m
Beam 10.00 ft / 3.05 m
Max Draft 5.50 ft / 1.68 m
Displacement 6,200.00 lb / 2,812 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 467.00 ft² / 43.39 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin w/spade rudder
Rigging Type Masthead Sloop
Construction FG
Designer Steve Killing
Builder Goman/Express Yachting
First Built 1981
Related Sailboats J/30 · Cs 30 · Capri 30 Catalina · Newport 30 3 · Mirage 30 Sx
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Performance Ratios
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
22.21
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
17.06
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
2.18
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. 6.63
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
3.44
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. 875.41
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 41.5
J (Foretriangle Base) 12.0
P (Mainsail Luff) 36.3
E (Mainsail Foot) 12.0
SA Fore 249.0
SA Main 217.8
How It Compares

vs. Capri 30 Catalina, Cs 30, J/30, Mirage 30 Sx, Newport 30 3

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Dimensions
LOA
Express 30M Killing ★
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
Newport 30 3
30.0 ft
LWL
Express 30M Killing ★
24.5 ft
Capri 30 Catalina
25.0 ft
Cs 30
25.4 ft
J/30
25.0 ft
Mirage 30 Sx
24.1 ft
Newport 30 3
26.5 ft
Beam
Express 30M Killing ★
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
Newport 30 3
10.7 ft
Displacement
Express 30M Killing ★
6 lbs
Capri 30 Catalina
8 lbs
Cs 30
8 lbs
J/30
6 lbs
Mirage 30 Sx
5 lbs
Newport 30 3
8 lbs
Ballast
Express 30M Killing ★
Capri 30 Catalina
3 lbs
Cs 30
3 lbs
J/30
2 lbs
Mirage 30 Sx
Newport 30 3
2 lbs
Sail Area
Express 30M Killing ★
467 sq ft
Capri 30 Catalina
387 sq ft
Cs 30
462 sq ft
J/30
436 sq ft
Mirage 30 Sx
474 sq ft
Newport 30 3
Performance
PHRF Rating (lower = faster)
Express 30M Killing ★
Capri 30 Catalina
111 s/nm
Cs 30
150 s/nm
J/30
144 s/nm
Mirage 30 Sx
120 s/nm
Newport 30 3
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Express 30M Killing ★
22.2
Capri 30 Catalina
15.5
Cs 30
18.5
J/30
20.8
Mirage 30 Sx
23.3
Newport 30 3
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Express 30M Killing ★
Capri 30 Catalina
37.5 %
Cs 30
J/30
39.3 %
Mirage 30 Sx
Newport 30 3
30.6 %
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Express 30M Killing ★
17.1
Capri 30 Catalina
Cs 30
20.8
J/30
23.6
Mirage 30 Sx
15.4
Newport 30 3
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Express 30M Killing ★
2.18
Capri 30 Catalina
Cs 30
2.05
J/30
1.73
Mirage 30 Sx
2.33
Newport 30 3
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Express 30M Killing ★
Capri 30 Catalina
228
Cs 30
J/30
109
Mirage 30 Sx
187
Newport 30 3
203
Hull Speed
Express 30M Killing ★
6.6 kts
Capri 30 Catalina
Cs 30
6.8 kts
J/30
7.6 kts
Mirage 30 Sx
6.6 kts
Newport 30 3
Speed Number (higher = faster)
Express 30M Killing ★
3.4
Capri 30 Catalina
Cs 30
2.7
J/30
Mirage 30 Sx
3.6
Newport 30 3
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