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Hotfoot 30
Designer: Doug Hemphill  ·  Builder: Hotfoot Boats  ·  First built: 1985
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About the Hotfoot 30

With limited specifications available in our database, the Hotfoot 30 represents one of those intriguing sailboats that appears to have maintained a relatively low profile in the broader sailing community. This 30-foot vessel likely emerged during an era when builders were experimenting with various design approaches to create affordable, capable coastal cruisers. Based on the name alone, one might expect a design with some performance orientation, possibly featuring a hull form optimized for reasonable speed under sail. The 30-foot length places this boat squarely in the popular coastal cruising category, suggesting it was likely intended for weekend getaways, day sailing, and perhaps short coastal passages rather than extended offshore voyaging. Without detailed specifications readily available, the Hotfoot 30 appears to be one of those boats that may have had limited production runs or represented a smaller builder's effort to capture a slice of the competitive 30-foot market. For prospective buyers researching this model, connecting with sailing forums and seeking out current or former owners would likely yield the most comprehensive information about the boat's sailing characteristics, build quality, and overall suitability for intended use.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 29.83 ft / 9.09 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 26.00 ft / 7.92 m
Beam 10.33 ft / 3.15 m
Max Draft 6.00 ft / 1.83 m
Displacement 4,600.00 lb / 2,087 kg
Ballast 2,000.00 lb / 907 kg
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin Keel
Rigging Type Fractional Sloop
Construction FG
Designer Doug Hemphill
Builder Hotfoot Boats
First Built 1985
Related Sailboats J30 · S2 91 · Adhara 30 · Pinnacle 29 · X 302
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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
120
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
43.48
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
116.84
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. 5.76 pounds/inch
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 26.40
J (Foretriangle Base) 10.80 ft / 3.29 m
P (Mainsail Luff) 455.00 ft² / 42.27 m²
E (Mainsail Foot) 116.84
How It Compares

vs. Adhara 30, J30, Pinnacle 29, S2 91, X 302

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Dimensions
LOA
Hotfoot 30 ★
29.8 ft
Adhara 30
29.9 ft
J30
29.8 ft
Pinnacle 29
29.9 ft
S2 91
29.8 ft
X 302
29.8 ft
LWL
Hotfoot 30 ★
26.0 ft
Adhara 30
25.5 ft
J30
25.0 ft
Pinnacle 29
25.5 ft
S2 91
25.0 ft
X 302
26.4 ft
Beam
Hotfoot 30 ★
10.3 ft
Adhara 30
10.7 ft
J30
11.2 ft
Pinnacle 29
11.2 ft
S2 91
10.5 ft
X 302
9.8 ft
Displacement
Hotfoot 30 ★
4 lbs
Adhara 30
4 lbs
J30
7 lbs
Pinnacle 29
5 lbs
S2 91
7 lbs
X 302
7 lbs
Ballast
Hotfoot 30 ★
2 lbs
Adhara 30
2 lbs
J30
2 lbs
Pinnacle 29
2 lbs
S2 91
3 lbs
X 302
3 lbs
Sail Area
Hotfoot 30 ★
Adhara 30
J30
444 sq ft
Pinnacle 29
464 sq ft
S2 91
490 sq ft
X 302
Performance
PHRF Rating (lower = faster)
Hotfoot 30 ★
120 s/nm
Adhara 30
90 s/nm
J30
Pinnacle 29
93 s/nm
S2 91
X 302
146 s/nm
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Hotfoot 30 ★
Adhara 30
J30
19.5
Pinnacle 29
23.6
S2 91
19.9
X 302
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Hotfoot 30 ★
43.5 %
Adhara 30
45.8 %
J30
Pinnacle 29
S2 91
40.8 %
X 302
41.7 %
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Hotfoot 30 ★
Adhara 30
J30
16.4
Pinnacle 29
13.0
S2 91
20.0
X 302
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Hotfoot 30 ★
Adhara 30
J30
2.34
Pinnacle 29
2.52
S2 91
2.12
X 302
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Hotfoot 30 ★
116
Adhara 30
129
J30
Pinnacle 29
S2 91
224
X 302
191
Hull Speed
Hotfoot 30 ★
Adhara 30
J30
6.7 kts
Pinnacle 29
6.8 kts
S2 91
6.7 kts
X 302
Speed Number (higher = faster)
Hotfoot 30 ★
Adhara 30
J30
3.0
Pinnacle 29
4.2
S2 91
2.7
X 302
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