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Pt 30 2 Plas Trend 30 2
Designer: Britton Chance  ·  Builder: Plas Trend Boats  ·  First built: 1970
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About the Pt 30 2 Plas Trend 30 2

A lesser-known vessel in the broader sailboat market, the Pt 30 2 Plas Trend 30 2 represents a modestly sized monohull that likely appeals to sailors seeking an accessible entry point into coastal or inland cruising. With limited specification data widely available, this boat carries an air of niche appeal, suggesting it may have been produced in smaller numbers or targeted toward a specific regional market. Based on its size class, the Plas Trend 30 2 would be reasonably well-suited to day sailing and weekend cruising, offering enough space for a small crew or couple while remaining manageable for short-handed sailing. Boats in this range typically balance comfortable cockpit arrangements with modest below-deck accommodations, making them practical choices for those prioritizing simplicity and ease of handling over bluewater ambition. Prospective buyers researching this model would be well advised to seek out in-person inspections and connect with owners or surveyors familiar with the build, as the scarcity of documented specifications makes thorough due diligence especially important when considering a purchase.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 30.00 ft / 9.14 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 25.25 ft / 7.70 m
Beam 9.75 ft / 2.97 m
Max Draft 5.25 ft / 1.60 m
Displacement 10,000.00 lb / 4,536 kg
Ballast 5,300.00 lb / 2,404 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 475.00 ft² / 44.13 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin with rudder on skeg
Rigging Type Masthead Sloop
Construction FG
Designer Britton Chance
Builder Plas Trend Boats
First Built 1970
Last Built 1973
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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
16.43
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
27.9
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
1.81
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. 6.73
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
1.88
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. 879.66
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 41.2
J (Foretriangle Base) 13.6
P (Mainsail Luff) 36.0
E (Mainsail Foot) 10.8
SA Fore 280.16
SA Main 194.4
How It Compares

vs. Cal 30, Irwin 30 Competition, Yankee 30 Mkii 98

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Dimensions
LOA
Pt 30 2 Plas Trend 30 2 ★
30.0 ft
Cal 30
30.0 ft
Irwin 30 Competition
30.0 ft
Yankee 30 Mkii 98
30.0 ft
LWL
Pt 30 2 Plas Trend 30 2 ★
25.3 ft
Cal 30
24.5 ft
Irwin 30 Competition
26.9 ft
Yankee 30 Mkii 98
23.0 ft
Beam
Pt 30 2 Plas Trend 30 2 ★
9.8 ft
Cal 30
10.0 ft
Irwin 30 Competition
10.2 ft
Yankee 30 Mkii 98
9.0 ft
Displacement
Pt 30 2 Plas Trend 30 2 ★
10 lbs
Cal 30
9 lbs
Irwin 30 Competition
10 lbs
Yankee 30 Mkii 98
8 lbs
Ballast
Pt 30 2 Plas Trend 30 2 ★
5 lbs
Cal 30
3 lbs
Irwin 30 Competition
4 lbs
Yankee 30 Mkii 98
4 lbs
Sail Area
Pt 30 2 Plas Trend 30 2 ★
475 sq ft
Cal 30
420 sq ft
Irwin 30 Competition
474 sq ft
Yankee 30 Mkii 98
430 sq ft
Performance
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Pt 30 2 Plas Trend 30 2 ★
16.4
Cal 30
14.9
Irwin 30 Competition
16.4
Yankee 30 Mkii 98
16.3
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Pt 30 2 Plas Trend 30 2 ★
Cal 30
Irwin 30 Competition
46.0 %
Yankee 30 Mkii 98
47.5 %
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Pt 30 2 Plas Trend 30 2 ★
27.9
Cal 30
26.4
Irwin 30 Competition
25.3
Yankee 30 Mkii 98
28.7
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Pt 30 2 Plas Trend 30 2 ★
1.81
Cal 30
1.89
Irwin 30 Competition
1.89
Yankee 30 Mkii 98
1.75
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Pt 30 2 Plas Trend 30 2 ★
Cal 30
Irwin 30 Competition
228
Yankee 30 Mkii 98
319
Hull Speed
Pt 30 2 Plas Trend 30 2 ★
6.7 kts
Cal 30
6.6 kts
Irwin 30 Competition
7.0 kts
Yankee 30 Mkii 98
6.4 kts
Speed Number (higher = faster)
Pt 30 2 Plas Trend 30 2 ★
1.9
Cal 30
1.6
Irwin 30 Competition
2.3
Yankee 30 Mkii 98
1.6
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