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Ocean Bird 30
Designer: John Westell  ·  Builder: Honor Marine  ·  First built: 1970
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About the Ocean Bird 30

Designed as a compact cruising sailboat, the Ocean Bird 30 offers an approachable entry point for sailors looking to explore coastal waters and weekend passages without the complexity of a larger vessel. While detailed specifications on this model are limited, the Ocean Bird line has generally been associated with practical, no-frills sailing that prioritizes reliability and ease of handling over high-performance racing credentials. The 30-foot length puts this boat in a versatile class, capable enough for extended coastal cruising while remaining manageable for a small crew or even a confident solo sailor. Boats of this type and era typically feature a traditional cruising layout with a focus on interior comfort and straightforward sail plans that don't demand constant attention from the helm. For prospective buyers, the Ocean Bird 30 may appeal most to those stepping up from smaller day sailors or looking for an affordable cruiser to develop their offshore skills. As with any older or less-documented design, a thorough survey is strongly recommended before purchase to assess structural integrity and equipment condition.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 30.00 ft / 9.14 m
Beam 23.00 ft / 7.01 m
Max Draft 4.50 ft / 1.37 m
Min Draft 3.92 ft / 1.19 m
Displacement 9,920.00 lb / 4,500 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 463.00 ft² / 43.01 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Trimaran Dbrd.
Rigging Type Masthead Sloop
Construction FG
Designer John Westell
Builder Honor Marine
First Built 1970
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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
16.1
How It Compares

vs. Endeavourcat 30, Farr 914 12 Ton, J/30, Oceanic 30, Olson 30

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Dimensions
LOA
Ocean Bird 30 ★
30.0 ft
Endeavourcat 30
30.0 ft
Farr 914 12 Ton
30.0 ft
J/30
30.0 ft
Oceanic 30
30.0 ft
Olson 30
30.0 ft
LWL
Ocean Bird 30 ★
Endeavourcat 30
27.7 ft
Farr 914 12 Ton
26.0 ft
J/30
25.0 ft
Oceanic 30
29.0 ft
Olson 30
27.5 ft
Beam
Ocean Bird 30 ★
23.0 ft
Endeavourcat 30
14.5 ft
Farr 914 12 Ton
10.0 ft
J/30
10.8 ft
Oceanic 30
15.3 ft
Olson 30
9.3 ft
Displacement
Ocean Bird 30 ★
9 lbs
Endeavourcat 30
7 lbs
Farr 914 12 Ton
5 lbs
J/30
6 lbs
Oceanic 30
9 lbs
Olson 30
3 lbs
Ballast
Ocean Bird 30 ★
Endeavourcat 30
Farr 914 12 Ton
J/30
2 lbs
Oceanic 30
Olson 30
1 lbs
Sail Area
Ocean Bird 30 ★
463 sq ft
Endeavourcat 30
482 sq ft
Farr 914 12 Ton
346 sq ft
J/30
436 sq ft
Oceanic 30
Olson 30
380 sq ft
Performance
PHRF Rating (lower = faster)
Ocean Bird 30 ★
Endeavourcat 30
Farr 914 12 Ton
J/30
144 s/nm
Oceanic 30
Olson 30
100 s/nm
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Ocean Bird 30 ★
16.1
Endeavourcat 30
Farr 914 12 Ton
17.2
J/30
20.8
Oceanic 30
Olson 30
26.0
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Ocean Bird 30 ★
Endeavourcat 30
10.8
Farr 914 12 Ton
15.3
J/30
23.6
Oceanic 30
13.1
Olson 30
10.1
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Ocean Bird 30 ★
Endeavourcat 30
3.04
Farr 914 12 Ton
2.23
J/30
1.73
Oceanic 30
2.90
Olson 30
2.44
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Ocean Bird 30 ★
Endeavourcat 30
Farr 914 12 Ton
J/30
109
Oceanic 30
174
Olson 30
Hull Speed
Ocean Bird 30 ★
Endeavourcat 30
7.1 kts
Farr 914 12 Ton
6.8 kts
J/30
7.6 kts
Oceanic 30
7.2 kts
Olson 30
7.0 kts
Speed Number (higher = faster)
Ocean Bird 30 ★
Endeavourcat 30
3.6
Farr 914 12 Ton
3.4
J/30
Oceanic 30
Olson 30
6.2
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