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Moore 30
Designer: Gary Mull  ·  Builder: Moore Sailboats  ·  First built: 1985
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About the Moore 30

Designed by renowned naval architect Gary Mull in 1985, this rare 30-footer represents a focused approach to performance sailing with only five hulls ever built by Moore Sailboats. The fractional sloop rig and fin keel configuration clearly indicate racing intentions, while the relatively light 2,000-pound displacement and impressive sail area to displacement ratio of 47.08 confirm this boat's speed-oriented DNA. With a beam of 14 feet and draft of 6.5 feet, the Moore 30 offers good stability for spirited sailing, though the modest comfort ratio of 3.36 suggests accommodations were secondary to performance. The 800 pounds of ballast provide adequate righting moment for competitive sailing, while the hull speed of 6.87 knots indicates respectable theoretical performance potential. Given Gary Mull's reputation for designing successful racing yachts, this boat likely excels in club racing and coastal performance sailing rather than extended cruising. The fiberglass construction ensures durability, though prospective buyers should carefully evaluate any available hull given the extremely limited production run. The capsize screening formula of 4.45 suggests reasonable offshore capability for experienced sailors, making this an intriguing choice for those seeking a rare, performance-oriented coastal racer with occasional offshore potential.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 30.00 ft / 9.14 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 26.25 ft / 8.00 m
Beam 14.00 ft / 4.27 m
Max Draft 6.50 ft / 1.98 m
Displacement 2,000.00 lb / 907 kg
Ballast 800.00 lb / 363 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 466.00 ft² / 43.29 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin Keel
Rigging Type Fractional Sloop
Construction FG
Designer Gary Mull
Builder Moore Sailboats
First Built 1985
Number Built 5
Related Sailboats ["J/30" · "Capri 30 Catalina" · "Cs 30" · "Mirage 30 Sx" · "Newport 30 3"]
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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
 51
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
 47.08
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
 40
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
 49.36
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
 3.36
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
 4.45
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. 6.87 kn
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
 10.19
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. 1,313.12 pounds/inch
SA/Displacement (Calc) Calculated Sail Area to Displacement ratio using actual measured sail dimensions rather than reported values. More precise than the reported SA/Disp figure. 47.02
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 36.50 ft / 11.13 m
J (Foretriangle Base) 11.00 ft / 3.35 m
P (Mainsail Luff) 38.50 ft / 11.73 m
E (Mainsail Foot) 13.75 ft / 4.19 m
SPL/TPS 12.50 ft / 3.81 m
SA Fore 200.75 ft² / 18.65 m²
SA Main 264.69 ft² / 24.59 m²
SA Total (100%) 465.44 ft² / 43.24 m²
Est. Forestay Length 38.12 ft / 11.62 m
How It Compares

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Dimensions
LOA
Moore 30 ★
30.0 ft
Capri 30 Catalina
30.0 ft
Cs 30
30.0 ft
Mirage 30 Sx
30.0 ft
LWL
Moore 30 ★
26.3 ft
Capri 30 Catalina
25.0 ft
Cs 30
25.4 ft
Mirage 30 Sx
24.1 ft
Beam
Moore 30 ★
14.0 ft
Capri 30 Catalina
10.8 ft
Cs 30
10.3 ft
Mirage 30 Sx
10.5 ft
Displacement
Moore 30 ★
2 lbs
Capri 30 Catalina
8 lbs
Cs 30
8 lbs
Mirage 30 Sx
5 lbs
Ballast
Moore 30 ★
800 lbs
Capri 30 Catalina
3 lbs
Cs 30
3 lbs
Mirage 30 Sx
—
Sail Area
Moore 30 ★
466 sq ft
Capri 30 Catalina
387 sq ft
Cs 30
462 sq ft
Mirage 30 Sx
474 sq ft
Performance
PHRF Rating (lower = faster)
Moore 30 ★
51 s/nm
Capri 30 Catalina
111 s/nm
Cs 30
150 s/nm
Mirage 30 Sx
120 s/nm
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Moore 30 ★
47.1
Capri 30 Catalina
15.5
Cs 30
18.5
Mirage 30 Sx
23.3
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Moore 30 ★
40.0 %
Capri 30 Catalina
37.5 %
Cs 30
—
Mirage 30 Sx
—
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Moore 30 ★
3.4
Capri 30 Catalina
—
Cs 30
20.8
Mirage 30 Sx
15.4
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Moore 30 ★
4.45
Capri 30 Catalina
—
Cs 30
2.05
Mirage 30 Sx
2.33
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Moore 30 ★
49
Capri 30 Catalina
228
Cs 30
—
Mirage 30 Sx
187
Hull Speed
Moore 30 ★
6.9 kts
Capri 30 Catalina
—
Cs 30
6.8 kts
Mirage 30 Sx
6.6 kts
Speed Number (higher = faster)
Moore 30 ★
10.2
Capri 30 Catalina
—
Cs 30
2.7
Mirage 30 Sx
3.6
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