Rawson 30 Ketch
Description
The Rawson 30 Ketch is a specialized variant of the renowned American bluewater cruising sailboat designed by William Garden and constructed by Ron Rawson Inc. This 30-foot vessel represents an adaptation of Garden's original masthead sloop design, modified with a ketch rig configuration that provides enhanced sail handling flexibility and reduced individual sail sizes for easier management in challenging conditions. Built with the same robust construction philosophy as the standard Rawson 30, the ketch version features a generous sail plan that delivers excellent light-air performance while offering the traditional advantages of a two-masted rig. The ketch configuration allows for better balance under reduced sail and provides multiple options for sail combinations in varying wind conditions, making it particularly appealing to cruising sailors who prioritize versatility and ease of handling over ultimate performance.
Construction Details
| Designer | William Garden |
|---|---|
| Builder | Ron Rawson Inc. |
| Length | 30.000 ft |
| LOA | 30.000 ft |
| LWL | 22.000 ft |
| Beam | 9.000 ft |
| Displacement | 12000 lb |
| Ballast | 5000 lb |
| Max Draft | 5.000 ft |
| Year Built | 1958 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 37 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 11 ft |
| p | 31.75 ft |
| e | 10 ft |
| p2 | 18.50 ft |
| e2 | 6.75 ft |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37 ft | 11 ft | 31.75 ft | 10 ft | 18.50 ft | 6.75 ft | - | - |
Sails
Rawson 30 Ketch - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 31.75 ft - (9677 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 10 ft - (3048 mm) |
| Leech | * 32.75 ft - (9982 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 32.95 ft - (10043 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 4.5 in - (114 mm) |
| Area | * 163.86 ft² |
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Rawson 30 Ketch - JIBSAIL
| Luff | * 30.88 ft - (9412 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 14.4 ft - (4389 mm) |
| Leech | * 27.13 ft - (8269 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 12.65 ft - (3856 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 11.98 ° |
| Area | * 195.32 ft² |
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Rawson 30 Ketch - GENOA
| Luff | 35.5 ft - (10820 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 16.5 ft - (5029 mm) |
| Leech | 33.5 ft - (10211 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 140.55 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 15.46 ft - (4712 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 3.94 ° |
| Area | * 274.33 ft² |
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Rawson 30 Ketch - GENOA
| Luff | * 36.67 ft - (11177 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 17.62 ft - (5371 mm) |
| Leech | * 34.67 ft - (10567 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 16.5 ft - (5029 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 3.97 ° |
| Area | * 302.55 ft² |
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Rawson 30 Ketch - ASYMMETRICAL
| Luff | 38 ft - (11582 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 19 ft - (5791 mm) |
| Leech | 35 ft - (10668 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 542 ft² |
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Rawson 30 Ketch - MIZZEN
| Luff | * 18.5 ft - (5639 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 6.75 ft - (2057 mm) |
| Leech-AftHdBd | * 19.25 ft - (5867 mm) |
| Tack Ang | * 88 ° |
| Diag (clew/head) | * 19.47 ft - (5934 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 3.5 in - (89 mm) |
| Area (no Roach) | * 64.25 ft² |
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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. The information on this site is not guaranteed to be accurate. Sailrite offers this content as a service to our community, but takes no responsibility for the reliability of the data provided.
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