Designed by the legendary naval architecture firm Sparkman & Stephens and built by Yankee Yachts from 1970 to 1975, this 30-footer represents classic American yacht design from sailing's golden era. With her moderate 8,700-pound displacement and substantial 4,130-pound ballast ratio, she offers the stability and sea-kindly motion that made Sparkman & Stephens designs famous worldwide. The masthead sloop rig and 430 square feet of sail area provide respectable performance while remaining manageable for small crews. Her fin keel with rudder-on-skeg configuration delivers good tracking and directional stability, particularly valuable for coastal cruising and longer passages. The generous 9-foot beam creates comfortable interior volume while maintaining elegant proportions. With a comfort ratio of 28.69, this yacht falls into the moderate range, indicating she'll handle ocean conditions well without the extreme motion of lighter boats. The capsize screening value of 1.75 suggests good stability for offshore work, while her theoretical hull speed of 6.43 knots provides adequate passage-making capability. Built during Yankee Yachts' reputation for solid fiberglass construction, these boats are well-suited for serious coastal cruising and limited offshore passages. They represent an excellent choice for sailors seeking proven design pedigree with comfortable, capable cruising characteristics.

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