Question 1

What is the Fortune 30's sail area to displacement ratio?

Accepted Answer

The Fortune 30 has a Sail Area to Displacement ratio (SA/D) of 15.94. Values between 14–18 are typical cruising sailboats; 18–22 is cruiser/racer; over 22 is performance racing.

Question 2

What is the Fortune 30's comfort ratio?

Accepted Answer

The Fortune 30 has a Ted Brewer Comfort Ratio of 27.93. A ratio over 30 indicates good offshore comfort; over 40 is very comfortable offshore.

Question 3

Is the Fortune 30 safe for offshore sailing?

Accepted Answer

The Fortune 30 has a Capsize Screening Formula value of 1.93. Values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing; under 1.8 is ideal.

Question 4

What is the hull speed of the Fortune 30?

Accepted Answer

The theoretical hull speed of the Fortune 30 is 6.38 kn knots, calculated from its waterline length.

Question 5

How much does a Fortune 30 weigh?

Accepted Answer

The Fortune 30 has a displacement of 10,300.00 lb and a length overall (LOA) of 30.00 ft.

Question 6

How much does a used Fortune 30 cost?

Accepted Answer

Based on 2 recent market listings, used Fortune 30 sailboats typically sell for between $13,500 and $13,500, with a median asking price of $13,500. Price varies significantly based on year, condition, location, and included equipment.

Question 7

Who designed the Fortune 30?

Accepted Answer

The Fortune 30 was designed by Stan Huntingford, first built in 1974.

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