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Hummingbird 30
Designer: David Thomas  ·  Builder: Hummingbird Yachts/Peter Webster Ltd.  ·  First built: 1978
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About the Hummingbird 30

With limited specifications available, the Hummingbird 30 represents a somewhat obscure entry in the 30-foot sailboat market. This boat appears to have been produced in relatively small numbers, which may explain the scarcity of detailed technical information in sailing databases and publications. Based on its name and size category, the Hummingbird 30 was likely designed as a performance-oriented cruiser or club racer, drawing inspiration from the agile, quick movements of its namesake bird. Boats in this size range from this era typically featured moderate displacement hulls optimized for coastal cruising and weekend sailing adventures. The limited availability of specifications suggests this model may have been built by a smaller boatyard or had a shorter production run compared to more widely distributed designs from major manufacturers. This scarcity can make the Hummingbird 30 an intriguing option for sailors seeking something distinctive, though prospective buyers should expect to invest more effort in researching the boat's history, finding replacement parts, and connecting with other owners for maintenance guidance. For sailors considering a Hummingbird 30, thorough inspection by a qualified marine surveyor becomes particularly important given the limited documentation available about the model's construction details and long-term performance characteristics.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 30.00 ft / 9.14 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 24.00 ft / 7.32 m
Beam 9.25 ft / 2.82 m
Max Draft 5.00 ft / 1.52 m
Displacement 7,160.00 lb / 3,248 kg
Ballast 3,580.00 lb / 1,624 kg
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin Keel
Rigging Type Masthead Sloop
Construction FG
Designer David Thomas
Builder Hummingbird Yachts/Peter Webster Ltd.
First Built 1978
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Performance Ratios
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
22.15
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
1.92
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
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. 793.23
How It Compares

vs. Capri 30 Catalina, Cs 30, Newport 30 3

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Dimensions
LOA
Hummingbird 30 ★
30.0 ft
Capri 30 Catalina
30.0 ft
Cs 30
30.0 ft
Newport 30 3
30.0 ft
LWL
Hummingbird 30 ★
24.0 ft
Capri 30 Catalina
25.0 ft
Cs 30
25.4 ft
Newport 30 3
26.5 ft
Beam
Hummingbird 30 ★
9.3 ft
Capri 30 Catalina
10.8 ft
Cs 30
10.3 ft
Newport 30 3
10.7 ft
Displacement
Hummingbird 30 ★
7 lbs
Capri 30 Catalina
8 lbs
Cs 30
8 lbs
Newport 30 3
8 lbs
Ballast
Hummingbird 30 ★
3 lbs
Capri 30 Catalina
3 lbs
Cs 30
3 lbs
Newport 30 3
2 lbs
Sail Area
Hummingbird 30 ★
Capri 30 Catalina
387 sq ft
Cs 30
462 sq ft
Newport 30 3
Performance
PHRF Rating (lower = faster)
Hummingbird 30 ★
Capri 30 Catalina
111 s/nm
Cs 30
150 s/nm
Newport 30 3
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Hummingbird 30 ★
Capri 30 Catalina
15.5
Cs 30
18.5
Newport 30 3
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Hummingbird 30 ★
Capri 30 Catalina
37.5 %
Cs 30
Newport 30 3
30.6 %
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Hummingbird 30 ★
22.2
Capri 30 Catalina
Cs 30
20.8
Newport 30 3
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Hummingbird 30 ★
1.92
Capri 30 Catalina
Cs 30
2.05
Newport 30 3
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Hummingbird 30 ★
Capri 30 Catalina
228
Cs 30
Newport 30 3
203
Hull Speed
Hummingbird 30 ★
6.6 kts
Capri 30 Catalina
Cs 30
6.8 kts
Newport 30 3
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