Cape Dory 30
Description
The Cape Dory 30 is a 30.18 ft (9.20 m) full-keel cruising sailboat designed by Carl Alberg and built by Cape Dory Yachts in East Taunton, Massachusetts, from 1976 to 1986, with approximately 367 units produced. It’s a classic, seaworthy cruiser known for its robust construction, traditional design, and versatility for coastal and offshore sailing. The Cape Dory 30 was offered in several configurations, including the standard sloop, cutter rig, and a ketch rig (less common). The Cape Dory 30 is one of Cape Dory’s most popular models, valued for its balance of size, seaworthiness, and classic styling. It’s widely used for coastal cruising and has proven capable for offshore passages, with some owners completing transatlantic voyages. The Cape Dory Sailboat Owners Association (CDSOA) provides resources for maintenance, upgrades, and community events.
Construction Details
| Designer | Carl Alberg |
|---|---|
| Length | 30.000 ft |
| LOA | 30.210 ft |
| LWL | 22.830 ft |
| Beam | 9.000 ft |
| Displacement | 10000 lb |
| Max Draft | 4.170 ft |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 35 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 13.25 ft |
| p | 31.50 ft |
| e | 13 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35 ft | 13.25 ft | 31.50 ft | 13 ft | - | - |
Documents
Blueprints
Sails
| Sail Type | MAINSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 31.5 ft - (9601 mm) |
| Foot | * 13 ft - (3962 mm) |
| Leech-AftHdBd | * 33.38 ft - (10174 mm) |
| Tack Ang | * 88 ° |
| Diag (clew/head) | * 33.66 ft - (10260 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 6 in |
| Area (no Roach) | * 211.57 ft² |
| Sail Type | JIBSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 29.94 ft - (9126 mm) |
| Foot | * 18.1 ft - (5517 mm) |
| Leech | * 25.27 ft - (7702 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 114.94 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 15.23 ft - (4642 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 11.96 ° |
| Area | * 228.03 ft² |
| Sail Type | GENOA |
|---|---|
| Luff | 34.5 ft - (10516 mm) |
| Foot | 21.75 ft - (6629 mm) |
| Leech | 32.25 ft - (9830 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 149.36 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 19.79 ft - (6032 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 3.8 ° |
| Area | * 341.3 ft² |
| Sail Type | GENOA |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 35.55 ft - (10836 mm) |
| Foot | * 21.88 ft - (6669 mm) |
| Leech | * 33.03 ft - (10068 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 149.96 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 19.87 ft - (6056 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4.03 ° |
| Area | * 353.16 ft² |
| Sail Type | ASYMMETRICAL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 35.55 ft - (10836 mm) |
| Foot | * 21.86 ft - (6663 mm) |
| Leech | * 32.71 ft - (9970 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 583 ft² |
Disclaimer. Boats are not all the same -- even when produced in the same factory of the same model. Sailrite does its best to publish accurate dimensions, but we often find it worthwhile to have our customers measure their boats carefully before we produce kits for them. You should take the same precautions, especially when the data is not from Sailrite.