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New York Yacht Club 30
Designer: Nathanael G. Herreshoff  ·  Builder: Herreshoff Mfg. Co.  ·  First built: 1904
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About the New York Yacht Club 30

Designed specifically for one-design racing under the prestigious banner of the New York Yacht Club, the NYYC 30 is a purpose-built keelboat with a clear competitive pedigree. As the name suggests, this vessel was developed to serve the racing programs of one of America's oldest and most storied sailing institutions, making it a boat steeped in tradition and performance-oriented thinking. While detailed specifications are limited, the NYYC 30 is best understood as a dedicated racing platform rather than a cruising option. Boats commissioned under the New York Yacht Club's one-design classes are typically built to strict class rules to ensure close, skills-based competition on the water. This emphasis on level racing makes the NYYC 30 particularly appealing to competitive sailors who value fleet racing and the camaraderie that comes with a tightly governed class. Prospective buyers should be aware that ownership within a one-design class often comes with access to an active racing community, organized regattas, and strong class association support. For the sailor drawn to competitive inshore and coastal racing with a connection to American sailing heritage, the NYYC 30 represents an intriguing and distinguished option worth exploring further.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 43.75 ft / 13.34 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 30.00 ft / 9.14 m
Beam 8.75 ft / 2.67 m
Max Draft 6.33 ft / 1.93 m
Displacement 18,000.00 lb / 8,165 kg
Ballast 8,800.00 lb / 3,992 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 1,000.00 ft² / 92.90 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin Keel
Rigging Type Gaffhead Sloop
Construction Wood
Designer Nathanael G. Herreshoff
Builder Herreshoff Mfg. Co.
First Built 1904
Last Built 1905
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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
23.38
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
45.33
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
1.34
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. 7.34
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. 937.94
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