Peterson 30 (Chita)
Description
The Peterson 30, commonly known as the Chita 30, is a lightweight racer-cruiser sailboat designed by legendary naval architect Doug Peterson in 1977. Built in limited numbers (fewer than 20 hulls) by Chita Inc. in Japan, it was conceived as a high-performance offshore contender inspired by Peterson's successful IOR (International Offshore Rule) designs, like the One Tonner Ganbare. With a sleek fin keel and spade rudder, it prioritizes speed and agility, making it a favorite for club racing and coastal cruising. At 30 feet, it's nimble yet seaworthy, with a low-displacement hull that planes easily in building winds. The interior is spartan but functional, featuring a V-berth forward, saloon with settees, galley, and head for 4–5 crew. Though rare today, surviving examples are valued for their racing heritage and responsive handling—often described as "a mini-Peterson 40" in forums.
Construction Details
| Designer | Doug Peterson |
|---|---|
| Builder | Chita Inc. (Japan) |
| Length | 30.000 ft |
| LOA | 30.000 ft |
| LWL | 25.667 ft |
| Beam | 9.500 ft |
| Displacement | 7000 lb |
| Ballast | 3000 lb |
| Max Draft | 5.583 ft |
| Year Built | 1977 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 38.33 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 12.25 ft |
| p | 34 ft |
| e | 9.25 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38.33 ft | 12.25 ft | 34 ft | 9.25 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
Peterson 30 (Chita) - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 34 ft - (10363 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 9.25 ft - (2819 mm) |
| Leech | * 34.84 ft - (10619 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88.05 ° |
| Diagonal | * 34.93 ft - (10647 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 4 in - (102 mm) |
| Area | 157.1 ft² |
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Peterson 30 (Chita) - JIBSAIL
| Luff | * 32.19 ft - (9812 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 16.22 ft - (4944 mm) |
| Leech | * 27.96 ft - (8522 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 14.09 ft - (4295 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12 ° |
| Area | 226.75 ft² |
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Peterson 30 (Chita) - GENOA
| Luff | * 38.23 ft - (11653 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 19.78 ft - (6029 mm) |
| Leech | * 35.96 ft - (10961 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 18.38 ft - (5602 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4 ° |
| Area | 351.25 ft² |
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Peterson 30 (Chita) - SPINNAKER
| Stays | * 38.23 ft - (11653 mm) |
|---|---|
| MidGirth | * 22.05 ft - (6721 mm) |
| Foot | * 22.05 ft - (6721 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | 716.53 ft² |
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