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Wanderer 30 Laurent Giles
Designer: J. Laurent-Giles  ·  Builder: Cheoy Lee Shipyard Ltd.  ·  First built: 1960
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About the Wanderer 30 Laurent Giles

Designed by the respected British firm Laurent Giles and Partners, the Wanderer 30 carries the hallmarks of a studio renowned for producing well-balanced, seaworthy cruising yachts throughout the mid-twentieth century. Laurent Giles built a strong reputation for thoughtful naval architecture that prioritized sea-keeping ability and practical offshore performance, and the Wanderer 30 reflects those enduring values. While detailed specifications for this model are limited, the pedigree of its designers suggests a boat oriented toward coastal and offshore cruising rather than competitive racing. Laurent Giles designs of this era typically feature fine entry lines, a reassuring sense of stability, and rigs suited to short-handed sailing, making them appealing to couples or small crews tackling extended passages. The firm's work often emphasized comfort at sea alongside genuine blue-water capability. For prospective buyers, the Wanderer 30 represents an opportunity to own a piece of classic British yacht design with a lineage tied to one of sailing's most celebrated drawing offices. Researching individual examples carefully is advisable, as condition and historical maintenance will vary considerably across surviving boats of this vintage.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 29.50 ft / 8.99 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 24.50 ft / 7.47 m
Beam 9.33 ft / 2.84 m
Max Draft 5.00 ft / 1.52 m
Displacement 18,000.00 lb / 8,165 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 423.00 ft² / 39.30 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Long keel w/trans. hung rudder
Rigging Type Masthead Sloop
Construction Wood - Teak
Designer J. Laurent-Giles
Builder Cheoy Lee Shipyard Ltd.
First Built 1960
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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
9.89
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
54.63
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
1.43
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. 6.63
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. 816.76
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