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Nautica 30
Designer: Renai  ·  First built: 1975
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About the Nautica 30

A capable and versatile coastal cruiser, the Nautica 30 offers sailors a practical platform for weekend adventures and extended passages along protected and semi-protected waters. Built with an emphasis on accessible sailing, this 30-foot vessel strikes a balance between comfort and performance that appeals to both newer sailors looking to build confidence and experienced hands seeking a manageable yet capable boat. While detailed specifications for the Nautica 30 are limited in available records, boats of this class and era typically reflect the design priorities of their time — prioritizing stable, forgiving handling characteristics and functional interior accommodations suited for small crews or couples. The Nautica name has been associated with production sailboats aimed at the recreational market, making this model likely well-suited for daysailing, coastal cruising, and calm-water passages rather than demanding offshore work. Prospective buyers researching the Nautica 30 would be well advised to seek out owner communities and original documentation, as hands-on accounts from current owners often reveal the most useful insights into how these boats perform and what maintenance considerations to expect over time.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 30.00 ft / 9.14 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 24.90 ft / 7.59 m
Beam 9.80 ft / 2.99 m
Max Draft 4.90 ft / 1.49 m
Displacement 7,150.00 lb / 3,243 kg
Ballast 2,866.00 lb / 1,300 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 325.00 ft² / 30.19 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin Keel
Rigging Type Fractional Sloop
Construction FG
Designer Renai
First Built 1975
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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
186
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
14.06
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
20
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
2.04
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. 6.69
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
2.27
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. 871.91
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 31.75
J (Foretriangle Base) 11.67
P (Mainsail Luff) 31.0
E (Mainsail Foot) 9.0
SA Fore 185.26
SA Main 139.5
How It Compares

vs. Capri 30 Catalina, Cs 30, Islander 30 Mk Ii

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Dimensions
LOA
Nautica 30 ★
30.0 ft
Capri 30 Catalina
30.0 ft
Cs 30
30.0 ft
Islander 30 Mk Ii
30.0 ft
LWL
Nautica 30 ★
24.9 ft
Capri 30 Catalina
25.0 ft
Cs 30
25.4 ft
Islander 30 Mk Ii
24.6 ft
Beam
Nautica 30 ★
9.8 ft
Capri 30 Catalina
10.8 ft
Cs 30
10.3 ft
Islander 30 Mk Ii
10.0 ft
Displacement
Nautica 30 ★
7 lbs
Capri 30 Catalina
8 lbs
Cs 30
8 lbs
Islander 30 Mk Ii
8 lbs
Ballast
Nautica 30 ★
2 lbs
Capri 30 Catalina
3 lbs
Cs 30
3 lbs
Islander 30 Mk Ii
3 lbs
Sail Area
Nautica 30 ★
325 sq ft
Capri 30 Catalina
387 sq ft
Cs 30
462 sq ft
Islander 30 Mk Ii
446 sq ft
Performance
PHRF Rating (lower = faster)
Nautica 30 ★
186 s/nm
Capri 30 Catalina
111 s/nm
Cs 30
150 s/nm
Islander 30 Mk Ii
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Nautica 30 ★
14.1
Capri 30 Catalina
15.5
Cs 30
18.5
Islander 30 Mk Ii
17.1
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Nautica 30 ★
20.0
Capri 30 Catalina
Cs 30
20.8
Islander 30 Mk Ii
23.6
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Nautica 30 ★
2.04
Capri 30 Catalina
Cs 30
2.05
Islander 30 Mk Ii
1.96
Hull Speed
Nautica 30 ★
6.7 kts
Capri 30 Catalina
Cs 30
6.8 kts
Islander 30 Mk Ii
6.6 kts
Speed Number (higher = faster)
Nautica 30 ★
2.3
Capri 30 Catalina
Cs 30
2.7
Islander 30 Mk Ii
2.1
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