Santana 30
Description
The Santana 30 is an American sailboat designed by W. Shad Turner as a performance-oriented racer-cruiser, balancing speed for club racing with comfortable accommodations for coastal cruising. It features a fiberglass fin-keel monohull with a spade rudder and masthead sloop rig, offering a wide beam for stability, a moderate displacement for responsive handling, and a spacious interior for weekend overnights. The design prioritizes upwind performance and ease of sailing in moderate winds, with a comfort ratio suitable for short passages. Introduced in 1974 by W.D. Schock Corp in the United States, the Santana 30 was built until 1980, with a total production run of 118 boats. It drew from Turner's earlier work on Santana models, incorporating a hull shape optimized for PHRF racing while providing practical cruising features like a large cockpit and functional galley. Early reviews commended its seaworthiness and value, though some owners reported minor gelcoat issues in saltwater environments, easily addressed with maintenance. Note: It is distinct from the later Santana 30/30 (1981–1984), a different design by Steve Schock.
Construction Details
| Designer | Shad Turner |
|---|---|
| Builder | W.D. Schock |
| Length | 29.920 ft |
| LOA | 29.920 ft |
| LWL | 25.000 ft |
| Beam | 10.000 ft |
| Displacement | 8000 lb |
| Max Draft | 5.000 ft |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 40 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 12.66 ft |
| p | 35 ft |
| e | 9.83 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40 ft | 12.66 ft | 35 ft | 9.83 ft | - | - | - | - |
Documents
Sails
Santana 30 - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 35 ft - (10668 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 9.83 ft - (2996 mm) |
| Leech | * 35.82 ft - (10918 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 36.02 ft - (10979 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 4.5 in - (114 mm) |
| Area | * 177.62 ft² |
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Santana 30 - JIBSAIL
| Luff | * 33.56 ft - (10229 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 16.74 ft - (5102 mm) |
| Leech | * 29.19 ft - (8897 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115.01 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 14.56 ft - (4438 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12.01 ° |
| Area | * 244.32 ft² |
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Santana 30 - JIBSAIL
| Luff | * 33.56 ft - (10229 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 16.74 ft - (5102 mm) |
| Leech | * 29.19 ft - (8897 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115.01 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 14.56 ft - (4438 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12.01 ° |
| Area | * 244.32 ft² |
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Santana 30 - GENOA
| Luff | 39.25 ft - (11963 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 21.167 ft - (6452 mm) |
| Leech | 38 ft - (11582 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 157.98 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 20 ft - (6096 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 1.57 ° |
| Area | * 392.46 ft² |
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Santana 30 - GENOA
| Luff | * 39.86 ft - (12149 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 20.42 ft - (6224 mm) |
| Leech | * 37.51 ft - (11433 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 18.99 ft - (5788 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4.02 ° |
| Area | * 378.44 ft² |
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Santana 30 - DRIFTER
| Luff | * 39.86 ft - (12149 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 21.23 ft - (6471 mm) |
| Leech | * 35.82 ft - (10918 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perp | * 18.99 ft - (5788 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 8.99 ° |
| Area | * 378.5 ft² |
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Santana 30 - ASYMMETRICAL
| Luff | * 39.86 ft - (12149 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 20.89 ft - (6367 mm) |
| Leech | * 36.67 ft - (11177 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 625 ft² |
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Santana 30 - ASYMMETRICAL
| Luff | 41 ft - (12497 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 23 ft - (7010 mm) |
| Leech | 39 ft - (11887 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 707 ft² |
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Santana 30 - SPINNAKER
| Stays | * 39.86 ft - (12149 mm) |
|---|---|
| MidGirth | * 22.79 ft - (6946 mm) |
| Foot | * 22.79 ft - (6946 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | * 772 ft² |
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