Blue Water 30
Description
The Blue Water 30 is a sturdy, full-keel cruising sloop designed for offshore voyaging, built in limited numbers by Reinforced Plastics Co., Ltd., a mid-20th-century American fiberglass boat manufacturer based in Michigan (associated with the Anchor Sailboat Division and later MFG Boat Company). Produced during the early fiberglass boat boom (circa 1960s–1970s), it was marketed as an affordable blue water-capable yacht for coastal and transoceanic passages, emphasizing durability, simplicity, and value for novice cruisers. With a heavy displacement and encapsulated keel, it's known for its seaworthiness in rough conditions, though it's slower in light air compared to modern designs. Approximately 50–100 hulls were built, making it a rare find today, often restored for classic yacht enthusiasts.
Construction Details
| Designer | Takeichi & Partners |
|---|---|
| Builder | Reinforce Plastic Co. Ltd. |
| Length | 30.000 ft |
| LOA | 24.000 ft |
| LWL | 19.670 ft |
| Beam | 8.580 ft |
| Displacement | 7950 lb |
| Max Draft | 4.080 ft |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 37.73 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 12.47 ft |
| p | 32.48 ft |
| e | 8.86 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37.73 ft | 12.47 ft | 32.48 ft | 8.86 ft | - | - | - | - |
Documents
Sails
| Sail Type | MAINSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 32.48 ft - (9900 mm) |
| Foot | * 8.86 ft - (2701 mm) |
| Leech | * 33.1 ft - (10089 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88.02 ° |
| Diagonal | * 33.37 ft - (10171 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 4 in - (102 mm) |
| Area | * 147.05 ft² |
| Sail Type | JIBSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | 31.79 ft - (9690 mm) |
| Foot | * 16.61 ft - (5063 mm) |
| Leech | * 27.45 ft - (8367 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 14.34 ft - (4371 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12.02 ° |
| Area | * 227.92 ft² |
| Sail Type | GENOA |
|---|---|
| Luff | 37.75 ft - (11506 mm) |
| Foot | * 20.21 ft - (6160 mm) |
| Leech | * 35.42 ft - (10796 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 149.96 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 18.7 ft - (5700 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4.01 ° |
| Area | * 352.94 ft² |
| Sail Type | SPINNAKER |
|---|---|
| Stays | * 37.75 ft - (11506 mm) |
| MidGirth | * 22.45 ft - (6843 mm) |
| Foot | * 22.45 ft - (6843 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | * 720 ft² |
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