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Victoria 30 Paine
Designer: Chuck Paine  ·  Builder: Victoria Marine Ltd. (Uk)  ·  First built: 1984
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About the Victoria 30 Paine

Designed by Chuck Paine, the Victoria 30 is a refined coastal and offshore cruising sailboat that reflects the designer's reputation for creating elegant, seaworthy vessels with a strong emphasis on balance and comfortable passage-making. Paine, known for his thoughtful approach to blue-water design, brought a classic aesthetic sensibility to this boat that appeals to sailors who value both beauty and practical performance on the water. The Victoria 30 is generally regarded as a capable blue-water cruiser in a manageable package, making it an attractive option for shorthanded sailing or couples looking to extend their range beyond coastal waters. Paine's designs typically feature well-balanced hulls that behave predictably in a variety of sea conditions, and the Victoria 30 carries that tradition forward with a boat that inspires confidence offshore. For those researching a purchase, the Victoria 30 occupies a rewarding niche: small enough to be handled by a modest crew, yet purposefully designed for serious sailing. Prospective buyers would benefit from a thorough survey and speaking with current owners to fully appreciate what this boat offers.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 29.67 ft / 9.04 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 23.33 ft / 7.11 m
Beam 9.58 ft / 2.92 m
Max Draft 4.58 ft / 1.40 m
Displacement 9,010.00 lb / 4,087 kg
Ballast 4,400.00 lb / 1,996 kg
Headroom 6.08 ft / 1.85 m
Design & Construction
Hull Type Long Keel
Rigging Type Cutter
Construction FG
Designer Chuck Paine
Builder Victoria Marine Ltd. (UK)
First Built 1984
Number Built 50
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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
192
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
48.83
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
316.76
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. 4.79 pounds/inch
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 15.57
P (Mainsail Luff) 420.00 ft² / 39.02 m²
E (Mainsail Foot) Yanmar
Engine & Accommodations
Horsepower 8
Fuel Capacity 12 gals / 45 L
Water Capacity 33 gals / 125 L
How It Compares

vs. Baba 30, Carter 30, Contention 30 Peterson, Formosa 30, Pearson 30

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Dimensions
LOA
Victoria 30 Paine ★
29.7 ft
Baba 30
29.8 ft
Carter 30
29.8 ft
Contention 30 Peterson
29.7 ft
Formosa 30
29.6 ft
Pearson 30
29.8 ft
LWL
Victoria 30 Paine ★
23.3 ft
Baba 30
24.5 ft
Carter 30
23.0 ft
Contention 30 Peterson
23.9 ft
Formosa 30
25.0 ft
Pearson 30
25.0 ft
Beam
Victoria 30 Paine ★
9.6 ft
Baba 30
10.3 ft
Carter 30
10.1 ft
Contention 30 Peterson
10.3 ft
Formosa 30
10.5 ft
Pearson 30
9.5 ft
Displacement
Victoria 30 Paine ★
9 lbs
Baba 30
12 lbs
Carter 30
7 lbs
Contention 30 Peterson
5 lbs
Formosa 30
10 lbs
Pearson 30
8 lbs
Ballast
Victoria 30 Paine ★
4 lbs
Baba 30
5 lbs
Carter 30
2 lbs
Contention 30 Peterson
3 lbs
Formosa 30
4 lbs
Pearson 30
3 lbs
Sail Area
Victoria 30 Paine ★
Baba 30
Carter 30
384 sq ft
Contention 30 Peterson
Formosa 30
Pearson 30
445 sq ft
Performance
PHRF Rating (lower = faster)
Victoria 30 Paine ★
192 s/nm
Baba 30
222 s/nm
Carter 30
174 s/nm
Contention 30 Peterson
Formosa 30
Pearson 30
174 s/nm
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Victoria 30 Paine ★
Baba 30
Carter 30
16.4
Contention 30 Peterson
Formosa 30
Pearson 30
17.4
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Victoria 30 Paine ★
48.8 %
Baba 30
40.0 %
Carter 30
40.8 %
Contention 30 Peterson
53.8 %
Formosa 30
37.0 %
Pearson 30
42.8 %
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Victoria 30 Paine ★
Baba 30
Carter 30
20.8
Contention 30 Peterson
Formosa 30
Pearson 30
24.3
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Victoria 30 Paine ★
Baba 30
Carter 30
2.08
Contention 30 Peterson
Formosa 30
Pearson 30
1.88
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Victoria 30 Paine ★
316
Baba 30
379
Carter 30
267
Contention 30 Peterson
187
Formosa 30
308
Pearson 30
237
Hull Speed
Victoria 30 Paine ★
Baba 30
Carter 30
6.4 kts
Contention 30 Peterson
Formosa 30
Pearson 30
6.7 kts
Speed Number (higher = faster)
Victoria 30 Paine ★
Baba 30
Carter 30
2.0
Contention 30 Peterson
Formosa 30
Pearson 30
2.3
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