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Hustler 30
Designer: Holman & Pye  ·  Builder: Tyler Boat Co. (Uk)  ·  First built: 1970
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About the Hustler 30

Designed by the renowned British firm Holman & Pye and built by Tyler Boat Co. in the UK, this 30-footer represents classic 1970s British yacht design philosophy. With production spanning from 1970 to 1976 and just 84 hulls completed, the Hustler 30 remains a relatively rare find on the used boat market. The yacht's traditional fin keel and skeg-hung rudder configuration, combined with a moderate beam of 9.16 feet and substantial 5.60-foot draft, creates a seaworthy platform well-suited for coastal cruising and occasional offshore passages. The masthead sloop rig carries 417 square feet of sail area, providing adequate power while remaining manageable for a small crew. Notable characteristics include the boat's solid fiberglass construction and conservative design approach typical of Holman & Pye's work. The displacement of 9,590 pounds with nearly half carried as ballast contributes to good stability and motion comfort in a seaway. With a comfort ratio of 31.18, this yacht favors comfort over speed, making it an appealing choice for cruising sailors who prioritize seaworthiness and steady progress over racing performance. The hull's theoretical speed of 6.38 knots reflects its cruising-oriented nature rather than any racing pretensions.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 30.00 ft / 9.14 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 22.67 ft / 6.91 m
Beam 9.16 ft / 2.79 m
Max Draft 5.60 ft / 1.71 m
Displacement 9,590.00 lb / 4,350 kg
Ballast 4,537.00 lb / 2,058 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 417.00 ft² / 38.74 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin with rudder on skeg
Rigging Type Masthead Sloop
Construction FG
Designer Holman & Pye
Builder Tyler Boat Co. (UK)
First Built 1970
Last Built 1976
Number Built 84
Associations Hustler Owners Association
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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
 14.83
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
 47.31
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
 367.47
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
 31.18
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
 1.73
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. 6.38 kn
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. 741.98 pounds/inch
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