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Quest 30 Martin
Designer: Roger Martin  ·  Builder: Holby Marine (Usa)  ·  First built: 1994
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About the Quest 30 Martin

Designed by Roger Martin and built by Holby Marine starting in 1994, this rare 30-footer represents an intriguing blend of performance and cruising capabilities. With only seven hulls ever constructed, the Quest 30 stands as an exclusive entry in the competitive 30-foot sailboat market. The boat's sophisticated hull design features a fin keel with bulb and innovative dual rudder configuration, providing enhanced control and responsiveness. At 5,750 pounds with 1,700 pounds of ballast, the Quest 30 achieves a notably low comfort ratio of 12.16, indicating a relatively stiff, performance-oriented platform that prioritizes sailing ability over motion comfort at anchor. The fractional sloop rig carries 492 square feet of sail area, delivering a sail area to displacement ratio of 24.6 that places this boat firmly in high-performance territory. This configuration makes it well-suited for spirited coastal sailing and club racing, while the substantial 6.90-foot draft ensures excellent upwind performance. The capsize screening formula of 2.57 suggests good stability characteristics for offshore ventures, though the boat's performance orientation and limited production numbers indicate it's primarily designed for experienced sailors seeking a fast, responsive sailing platform rather than a traditional family cruiser.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 30.00 ft / 9.14 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 27.50 ft / 8.38 m
Beam 11.50 ft / 3.51 m
Max Draft 6.90 ft / 2.10 m
Displacement 5,750.00 lb / 2,608 kg
Ballast 1,700.00 lb / 771 kg
Ballast Type Lead/water
Sail Area (Reported) 492.00 ft² / 45.71 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin w/bulb & dual rudders
Rigging Type Fractional Sloop
Construction FG
Designer Roger Martin
Builder Holby Marine (USA)
First Built 1994
Number Built 7
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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
 24.6
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
 29.57
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
 123.43
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
 12.16
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
 2.57
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. 7.03 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
 4.9
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. 1,130.00 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. 24.62
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 41.00 ft / 12.50 m
J (Foretriangle Base) 10.70 ft / 3.26 m
P (Mainsail Luff) 39.00 ft / 11.89 m
E (Mainsail Foot) 14.00 ft / 4.27 m
SPL/TPS 17.10 ft / 5.21 m
SA Fore 219.35 ft² / 20.38 m²
SA Main 273.00 ft² / 25.36 m²
SA Total (100%) 492.35 ft² / 45.74 m²
Est. Forestay Length 42.37 ft / 12.91 m
Engine & Accommodations
Engine Make Yanmar w/ saildrive
Engine Type Diesel
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