Jeanneau Arcadia
Description
The Jeanneau Arcadia 30 is a classic French cruiser-racer designed by Tony Castro as a production adaptation of the Sun Fast 1/2 Ton racer prototype. Produced by Jeanneau from 1983 to 1986, it features a masthead sloop rig, fiberglass construction, and a focus on balanced performance for coastal cruising and club racing. With its moderate displacement, wide beam for stability, and versatile keel options, it's well-suited for family weekends or short passages, offering a dry ride and responsive handling. Approximately 800 units were built across all variants (including reintroductions as the Sun Dream 28 in 1987 and Sun Way 28 until 1992).
Construction Details
| Designer | Tony Castro |
|---|---|
| Builder | Jeanneau |
| Length | 29.530 ft |
| LOA | 29.530 ft |
| LWL | 24.440 ft |
| Beam | 10.330 ft |
| Displacement | 6615 lb |
| Ballast | 2688 lb |
| Max Draft | 5.670 ft |
| Min Draft | 3.580 ft |
| Year Built | 1983 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 37.25 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 11.50 ft |
| p | 32.25 ft |
| e | 10 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37.25 ft | 11.50 ft | 32.25 ft | 10 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
Jeanneau Arcadia - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 32.25 ft - (9830 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 10 ft - (3048 mm) |
| Leech | * 33.23 ft - (10129 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 33.43 ft - (10189 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 4.5 in - (114 mm) |
| Area | * 166.44 ft² |
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Jeanneau Arcadia - JIBSAIL
| Luff | * 31.19 ft - (9507 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 15.14 ft - (4615 mm) |
| Leech | * 27.23 ft - (8300 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 114.96 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 13.22 ft - (4029 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12.03 ° |
| Area | * 206.13 ft² |
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Jeanneau Arcadia - GENOA
| Luff | * 37.04 ft - (11290 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 18.5 ft - (5639 mm) |
| Leech | * 34.91 ft - (10641 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 17.25 ft - (5258 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4.04 ° |
| Area | * 319.44 ft² |
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Jeanneau Arcadia - ASYMMETRICAL
| Luff | 38 ft - (11582 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 19.5 ft - (5944 mm) |
| Leech | 36 ft - (10973 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 556 ft² |
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