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Piana 30
Designer: Bertrand. Desray  ·  Builder: Chantier Naval Force 3  ·  First built: 1991
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About the Piana 30

Hailing from the French boatbuilding tradition, the Piana 30 is a compact sailboat designed with Mediterranean cruising in mind, offering a capable and manageable platform for sailors looking to explore coastal waters with confidence. Built for those who value simplicity and seaworthiness in a mid-sized package, this boat strikes a balance between comfortable day sailing and short offshore passages. With limited specification data widely available, the Piana 30 remains something of a quiet performer in the used boat market, often appreciated by those who discover it rather than actively seek it out. Its modest size makes it an accessible choice for small crews or experienced singlehanders, and its construction reflects the practical priorities of coastal cruising rather than outright racing performance. For buyers researching affordable entry points into blue-water-capable sailing without the complexity of a larger vessel, the Piana 30 deserves a closer look. Prospective owners are encouraged to seek out hands-on inspections and connect with current owners to fully assess condition and suitability, as detailed documentation on this model can be difficult to source.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 29.50 ft / 8.99 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 29.00 ft / 8.84 m
Beam 16.33 ft / 4.98 m
Max Draft 2.33 ft / 0.71 m
Displacement 4,540.00 lb / 2,059 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 515.00 ft² / 47.85 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Catamaran Twin Keel
Rigging Type Frac. Sloop (Rotating Spar)
Construction Plywood-epoxy
Designer Bertrand. Desray
Builder Chantier Naval Force 3
First Built 1991
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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
30.14
How It Compares

vs. Arcadia 30 Jeanneau, Barbican 30, Frers 30

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Dimensions
LOA
Piana 30 ★
29.5 ft
Arcadia 30 Jeanneau
29.5 ft
Barbican 30
29.5 ft
Frers 30
29.5 ft
LWL
Piana 30 ★
29.0 ft
Arcadia 30 Jeanneau
24.4 ft
Barbican 30
22.8 ft
Frers 30
26.0 ft
Beam
Piana 30 ★
16.3 ft
Arcadia 30 Jeanneau
10.3 ft
Barbican 30
9.5 ft
Frers 30
10.9 ft
Displacement
Piana 30 ★
4 lbs
Arcadia 30 Jeanneau
6 lbs
Barbican 30
10 lbs
Frers 30
6 lbs
Ballast
Piana 30 ★
Arcadia 30 Jeanneau
2 lbs
Barbican 30
5 lbs
Frers 30
2 lbs
Sail Area
Piana 30 ★
515 sq ft
Arcadia 30 Jeanneau
378 sq ft
Barbican 30
Frers 30
458 sq ft
Performance
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Piana 30 ★
30.1
Arcadia 30 Jeanneau
18.0
Barbican 30
Frers 30
20.3
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Piana 30 ★
Arcadia 30 Jeanneau
16.4
Barbican 30
31.3
Frers 30
16.3
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Piana 30 ★
Arcadia 30 Jeanneau
2.26
Barbican 30
1.76
Frers 30
2.30
Hull Speed
Piana 30 ★
Arcadia 30 Jeanneau
6.6 kts
Barbican 30
6.4 kts
Frers 30
6.8 kts
Speed Number (higher = faster)
Piana 30 ★
Arcadia 30 Jeanneau
3.0
Barbican 30
Frers 30
3.4
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