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Pacific 30
Designer: Ray Richards  ·  Builder: J D Marine (Can)  ·  First built: 1962
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About the Pacific 30

Designed by Ray Richards and built by J D Marine in Canada starting in 1962, this 30-footer represents classic early fiberglass construction from sailing's transitional era. The Pacific 30's moderate dimensions and traditional proportions reflect the design philosophy of its time, when builders were translating proven wooden boat concepts into the new world of fiberglass manufacturing. With a fin keel configuration and masthead sloop rig, the boat offers straightforward sailing characteristics that appeal to both novice and experienced sailors. The substantial displacement of 9,300 pounds, combined with 4,000 pounds of ballast, creates a stable platform with reassuring motion in seaway conditions. Her comfort ratio of 30.61 indicates a moderately stiff ride that balances seaworthiness with reasonable performance. The Pacific 30 suits coastal cruising and weekend sailing particularly well, though her solid construction and conservative design make her capable of longer passages in experienced hands. Her capsize screening formula of 1.68 falls within acceptable parameters for offshore work, while the hull speed of 6.56 knots provides respectable passage-making ability. The boat's enduring appeal lies in its no-nonsense approach to cruising, offering reliability and seaworthiness over cutting-edge performance.

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Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 30.00 ft / 9.14 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 24.00 ft / 7.32 m
Beam 8.83 ft / 2.69 m
Max Draft 4.83 ft / 1.47 m
Displacement 9,300.00 lb / 4,218 kg
Ballast 4,000.00 lb / 1,814 kg
Ballast Type Lead
Sail Area (Reported) 323.00 ft² / 30.01 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin Keel
Rigging Type Masthead Sloop
Construction FG
Designer Ray Richards
Builder J D Marine (CAN)
First Built 1962
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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
 225
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
 11.72
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
 43.01
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
 300.33
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
 30.61
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
 1.68
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. 6.56 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
 1.29
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. 757.21 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. 11.72
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 30.80 ft / 9.39 m
J (Foretriangle Base) 10.00 ft / 3.05 m
P (Mainsail Luff) 27.00 ft / 8.23 m
E (Mainsail Foot) 12.50 ft / 3.81 m
SA Fore 154.00 ft² / 14.31 m²
SA Main 168.75 ft² / 15.68 m²
SA Total (100%) 322.75 ft² / 29.98 m²
Est. Forestay Length 32.38 ft / 9.87 m
Mast Height (DWL) 41.00 ft / 12.50 m
Engine & Accommodations
Engine Type Diesel
Horsepower 12
Fuel Capacity 15 gals / 57 L
Water Capacity 36 gals / 136 L
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