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North Coast 30
Designer: Richard Carlson  ·  Builder: North Coast Marine & Engineering Ltd. (Can)  ·  First built: 1969
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About the North Coast 30

A lesser-known entry in the world of production sailboats, the North Coast 30 occupies a niche that appeals to sailors seeking a capable coastal cruiser without the premium price tag of more celebrated designs. Built for practical sailing rather than podium finishes, this boat carries the hallmarks of a vessel intended to handle everyday conditions with reliability and ease, making it a sensible choice for weekend sailors and those exploring nearshore waters. With limited documentation widely available, the North Coast 30 has something of a quiet reputation — a boat that tends to be appreciated by its owners rather than celebrated in the broader sailing press. This often signals a design that prioritizes honest, predictable performance over flashy characteristics, which can be exactly what a first-time or intermediate sailor needs in a blue-water-adjacent cruiser. Prospective buyers researching the North Coast 30 would be well advised to seek out owners' forums and direct inspection, as hull condition, rigging history, and onboard systems will tell the real story of any individual vessel. For those willing to do their homework, it may represent solid value on the used market.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 30.25 ft / 9.22 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 22.83 ft / 6.96 m
Beam 9.00 ft / 2.74 m
Max Draft 5.16 ft / 1.57 m
Displacement 7,900.00 lb / 3,583 kg
Ballast 3,050.00 lb / 1,383 kg
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin with rudder on skeg
Rigging Type Masthead Sloop
Construction FG
Designer Richard Carlson
Builder North Coast Marine & Engineering Ltd. (CAN)
First Built 1969
Last Built 1970
Number Built 5
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Performance Ratios
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
38.61
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
296.39
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. 4.4 pounds/inch
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 18.21
P (Mainsail Luff) 450.00 ft² / 41.81 m²
E (Mainsail Foot) 296.39
How It Compares

vs. Ericson 30 1, Joker S30, She 31

This boat Similar boats
Dimensions
LOA
North Coast 30 ★
30.3 ft
Ericson 30 1
30.3 ft
Joker S30
30.3 ft
She 31
30.3 ft
LWL
North Coast 30 ★
22.8 ft
Ericson 30 1
23.3 ft
Joker S30
22.6 ft
She 31
22.0 ft
Beam
North Coast 30 ★
9.0 ft
Ericson 30 1
9.5 ft
Joker S30
9.7 ft
She 31
8.8 ft
Displacement
North Coast 30 ★
7 lbs
Ericson 30 1
7 lbs
Joker S30
7 lbs
She 31
7 lbs
Ballast
North Coast 30 ★
3 lbs
Ericson 30 1
3 lbs
Joker S30
3 lbs
She 31
3 lbs
Sail Area
North Coast 30 ★
Ericson 30 1
410 sq ft
Joker S30
380 sq ft
She 31
Performance
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
North Coast 30 ★
Ericson 30 1
16.7
Joker S30
16.2
She 31
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
North Coast 30 ★
38.6 %
Ericson 30 1
Joker S30
46.7 %
She 31
43.6 %
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
North Coast 30 ★
Ericson 30 1
23.7
Joker S30
21.8
She 31
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
North Coast 30 ★
Ericson 30 1
1.92
Joker S30
2.01
She 31
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
North Coast 30 ★
296
Ericson 30 1
Joker S30
280
She 31
327
Hull Speed
North Coast 30 ★
Ericson 30 1
6.5 kts
Joker S30
6.4 kts
She 31
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