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PLAY HARDER   DEHLER 30 one design

Adrenaline in the blood. The gennaker fills in the gusts and the log jumps to between 9 and 14 knots. A triumphant smile tugs at your lips, as you anticipate crossing the line. Later, put your feet up with a cold drink in hand and go back over the day in comfort with the crew. Good for both comfort and adventure; that's the Dehler 30 one design. It’s a master of both worlds. Switch from regatta mode to cruising mode in just a few simple steps. Whether it’s the Baltic 500, the Silver Rudder or a short cruise with friends. From the very first glance, it becomes clear that the Dehler 30 one design sets a new, uncompromising course. It is designed for maximum performance with the simplest handling – and yet unmistakably a Dehler. A well-thought-out package that leaves nothing to be desired and raises the bar in this class of boat. From the Dehler Carbon Cage, carbon mast, bowsprit and twin rudders, to the composite T-keel and the Dehler Stealth Drive – even the standard equipment makes for blistering performance. And that is what it’s all about.

• Length over all 10.30 m
• Hull Length 9.14 m
• Beam 3.28 m
• Displacement standard 2.8 t
• Draught standard 2.20 m

DEHLER 30 ONE DESIGN CLASS ASSOCIATION

“We want to become a modern class that is open to everyone, grows rapidly and sets new accents in offshore regatta sport with a large field at a high sporting level” (Felix Hauß, Speedsailing.de)

The aim of the class association is to promote recreational and competitive sports with the Dehler 30 one design yachts and to administer the class rules. Under the direction of Uwe Barthel (chairman), Karl Dehler (technical chairman), Felix Hauß (sports administrator) and Andreas Deubel (treasurer), the association sets course for national and international regatta events. The Dehler 30 one design is to establish itself just as quickly at international regattas.

ALL FOR ONE   AND ONE FOR ALL

Karl dehler – project manager – hanse yachts plc.

“I am very happy that we can finally implement such an exciting one design project in Germany again!” The driving force in the development of the Dehler 30 one design is Karl Dehler, project manager of Hanse Yachts PLC. As the son of Dehler founder Willi Dehler, he is passionate about sailing. For Dehler, he has contributed to numerous innovations and trend-setting inventions. And the successes speak for themselves: under Karl's management, Dehler has already won numerous prestigious awards and has been repeatedly honored and nominated for the titles Boat of the Year and European Boat of the Year. His expertise, competence and above all his passion are based on years of experience as an active regatta sailor. Together with Torsten Conradi, he won the world championship title in 1984 on the db2 positron.

Torsten Conradi – MD – judel/vrolijk & co

“After so many joint projects and regattas with Kalle Dehler, this enterprise is a true labor of love.” A native of Bremen, Torsten Conradi has been the third partner of the world-renowned yacht designer judel / vrolijk since 1986. As a committed regatta and cruising sailor, he has been active for many years as president of the German Boat and Shipbuilders Association and in the chairmanship of “Deutsche Yachten”. Above all, the team behind the Dehler 30 one design has benefitted from his many years of experience as a naval architect and in his research into aerodynamics and hydrodynamics.

Matthias Bröker - Naval architect - judel / vrolijk

“It's an exciting challenge to transfer current design knowledge from ocean sailing to such a small boat.” If anyone lives for their work, it's Matthias Bröker. For the Dehler 30 one design project, Matthias is the go-to man for everything. As a senior naval architect at judel / vrolijk, and with long experience in the development of one-design, series and regatta boats, as well as box-rule classes like the TP 52, he enriches the team with vast know-how in both areas.

Ann Cathrein Jacobsen - Interior - judel / vrolijk & co

“It will be exciting to see how all the ideas and new materials we already picture in our heads will actually work out in the end.” Maximum functionality in a modern, contemporary design – this is what interests Ann Cathrein Jacobsen, interior designer at judel / vrolijk. As a racer herself, she is part of the yachting scene and knows how important it is to meet all requirements in the smallest possible space. This is clearly reflected in the interior of the Dehler 30 one design, who's every detail is testament to her love of racing and design.

Jan-Philipp Lüdtke - Interior – Hanse Yachts PLC

“In the team, we have succeeded in developing an interior design that provides the owners with the highest level of comfort, even while racing.” Jan-Philipp Lüdtke, the interior designer of Hanse Yachts, knew sailing from the cradle. At the tender age of five, he got his junior Optimist certificate. This was followed by numerous Mediterranean and Baltic Sea cruises, and the construction of a wooden sailing boat with his father. His can-do approach now also enriches the development team of the Dehler 30 one design. In addition to a carpentry apprenticeship, he can draw on deep experience: Jan-Philipp has worked for Hanse Yachts since 2009. First as head of furniture development and construction and more recently as team leader of the department for concepts and design. Of course, no challenge is too big for him.

Oliver Schmidt-Rybandt – Offshore sailing consultant

“It's a lot of fun working with such an experienced team to develop something as great as the Dehler 30 one design together.” The development of the Dehler 30 one design is based above all on the many years of experience and competence of successful offshore racers, such as Oliver Schmidt-Rybandt. As an offshore consultant, and partner of the Rostock company Speedsailing, he has had a decisive impact on the project with new concepts and ideas. He has the right solution for every challenge.

Felix Hauss – Offshore sailing consultant

“We have already seen a few boats, but the Dehler 30 one design will turn heads.” As partner of Speedsail in Rostock, Felix Hauss knows how to take the helm and go all out for pace. He has many years’ experience with boats such as the Volvo Ocean 60 and ORMA 60 trimarans. His enthusiasm and competence as skipper and offshore consultant really come to the fore during sea trials, where he helps put the finishing touches to the Dehler 30 one design.

Rene Becker - Development – Hanse Yachts PLC

“Contributing to the innovative drivetrain is an exciting highlight for me.” Maximum performance and maximum efficiency – Rene Becker is your contact for propulsion concepts and engine installation on sailboats. As a Master of Engineering and a developer at Hanse Yachts, he is responsible for the new technology in the project: design, detailing, modelling and documentation. His expertise has proved particularly valuable with the Dehler Stealth Drive, our new propulsion marvel.

Stephan Eigendorf - Head of GRP engineering and tooling – Hanse Yachts PLC

“I like the interplay of many small factors and different materials that ultimately create such a homogeneous structure.” As head of GRP and tooling at Hanse Yachts, Canadian Stephan Eigendorf characterizes the Dehler 30 one design above all others with his ample experience, technical knowledge and the selection of high-quality materials and production methods. His expertise from years of international boat building and refit work has been poured into the construction of the mold for the Dehler 30 one design. If we can provide a hull of such quality, it is especially thanks to his know-how and precision.

Jens Kuphal – Offshore sailing consultant - Offshore Team Germany

“I'm really curious how the boat behaves on the water. Finally, a one-design made in Germany again.” As manager of Offshore Team Germany, Jens Kuphal pursues a specific vision: to establish German sailing technology as a mark of quality in offshore racing. An innovative project like the Dehler 30 one design caters exactly to the needs of the regatta and offshore sailor. Above all, Jens makes use of his many years of experience in team and production management and as helmsman of the Intermezzo Racing Team on a Dehler 42 Competition.

Peter Meyer - Purchasing – Hanse Yachts PLC

“Especially with a project for such an experienced audience, it's important to look for the right materials and components for this type of boat.” Peter Meyer, head of purchasing at Hanse Yachts, can look back on more than 20 years of experience in the yachting scene. He is active in the German national Soling team, possesses extraordinary skills in technical purchasing and sales, and is a recognized expert in production optimization. Without a doubt, such a degree of industry, product, and brand knowledge helps drive the Dehler 30 one design project forward.

Katja Siegel - Head of marketing & communications – Hanse Yachts PLC

“Nothing inspires us more than the four words: ‘it can’t be done’. When we hear that, we do everything we can to make the impossible possible. We as a team are passionate about this ground-breaking project.” Katja Siegel is the contact person for all matters. As head of marketing and communications at Hanse Yachts, she pulls all the threads together to communicate the project to the outside world. Katja and her team have many years of comms experience in the sector, and she is herself an active sailor. On days off, she is usually found at sea in her classic wooden Dragon.

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EXTERIOR   HIGHLIGHT

• 1 Liferaft stowage – Lid up and it’s ready
• 2 Twin rudder and lead keel – a lateral plan that doesn’t compromise
• 3 Cockpit stowage – Everything in the locker
• 4 Instrument Rack – The security centre
• 5 Warm anti-slip in the cockpit - Safety can also be comfortable
• 6 Main sheet with 4:1 and 16:1 purchase – The accelerator
• 7 External helm system - Full access and optimal control
• 8 Adjustable footrests – Lock it down so you don’t lose it!
• 9 Dehler Stealth Drive – Streamlined wonder
• 10 Integrated bulkhead instruments - Everything at a glance
• 11 Sliding dodger with 3D window - Keep an eye out
• 12 Category A Offshore – Sailing without limits
• 13 Double-handed – Optimised for small crews
• 14 Railing in black - Sexy security
• 15 Serial number in the deck - Tell us who you are
• 16 Hull shape - Ready to race
• 17 Bowsprit with bobstay – Always a nose ahead

Liferaft stowage – Lid up and it’s ready

The liferaft. Nobody wants to use it but everyone wants to know it will work flawlessly if deployed. All crewmembers must be able to release and activate the liferaft in all conditions and without help. When it comes to safety, we leave nothing to chance. With a dedicated storage space at the stern, the liferaft couldn’t be easier to access. Just a few simple steps and it is ready for use.

Twin rudder and lead keel – a lateral plan that doesn’t compromise

The Dehler 30 one design is also engineered for top performance below the waterline. The uncompromising lateral plan includes a 2.2m-deep T-keel with lead bulb and twin rudders. The composite keel consists of two segments: the upper part is formed of a hollow, extruded aluminium fin. Bolted beneath that is a streamlined lead bulb which puts 900kg at the deepest point of the keel for maximum efficiency. And the result? Our lightest ever fin, whose connecting webs allow flexion for great strength and correspondingly low weight. The lead bulb guarantees a high righting moment and tremendous speed potential. Double is better: twin rudders are much more stable. Even at high speed, and especially when the boat surfs, there is always a rudder in the water to ensure full control. And when the lee rudder is fully immersed, you reduce the wetted area to a minimum.

Cockpit stowage – Everything in the locker

As racers know, storage space in the cockpit can be in seriously short supply when you’re cruising. We want to change that. The locker situated behind the steering linkage is watertight and secured by a transparent deck hatch.

Instrument Rack – The security centre

The instrument rack is the be-all and end-all for safety on board: at the stern, it carries all the safety and communication gear. In an emergency, seconds often count. That's why at Dehler we rigorously combine technical innovations with maximum safety. Both lifebuoy and Epirb can be reached and activated with simple movements. Positioning aft above the transom ensures the best view and maximum coverage of the sky for SatNav / satellite communication.

Warm anti-slip in the cockpit - Safety can also be comfortable

Who hasn’t suffered bruises and numb legs while sailing? We have now developed a remedy: soft antislip patches on the cockpit benches and the cockpit sole between the traveller and the companionway. The insulating properties of these patches stops you from chilling down during long passages seated. It should turn a nap during the off-watch into a near spa experience!

Main sheet with 4:1 and 16:1 purchase – The accelerator

Perfect power transmission in every situation. The choice of coarse or fine trim on board optimises handling during manoeuvres. 4:1 is best when it comes to speed in the turn. Need strength or sensitivity? Then the fine tuning possible through the 16:1 purchase comes into play. Especially useful for precise trim in the fathead main to build up pressure, or to spill wind in the gusts.

External helm system - Full access and optimal control

Good technology shouldn’t be hidden. The helm system of the Dehler 30 one design is all above the deck. Everything at a glance and easily accessible - this is how to keep repairs and maintenance simple. Central tiller steering makes efficient use of space, with short routes and the easiest handover to another crew member. Whether alone or crewed, the boat is easy to manoeuvre. Fast, safe and effective - an unbeatable combination.

Adjustable footrests – Lock it down so you don’t lose it!

It is often little things that make the difference between victory and defeat. Individually adjustable foot rests for the helmsman offer optimal support at any time, in any conditions. Better ergonomics keep you more comfortable so you can stay on the helm longer, stay focused and above all, stay bang on course. Just become one with the boat.

Dehler Stealth Drive – Streamlined wonder

A drive concept that only comes to the fore when needed. For this purpose, we pair a small diesel engine (10 hp) with a retractable shaft, which is controlled by a lever in the cockpit. This new drive concept is typically Dehler: designed for mass production and easy maintenance. The Dehler Stealth Drive - a true Dehler innovation with great impact. To use the engine, a simple pull on the lever is enough: the drive train folds down and the boat is ready to go under power. When folded, the shaft and prop tuck up inside the hull, hermetically sealed behind a cover. No water resistance and no chance that nets, seaweed or other foreign objects could tangle the prop and slow you down. Since no stern gear is being hauled through the water when sailing, we can even spec a fixed propeller with higher efficiency than a folding prop. A fixed prop on a raceboat of this calibre? It seems wrong, but we’ve found a way to do it! * * Connoisseurs know: Dehlers are delivered as standard with a folding propeller. Using this proprietary system, we can now deliver the first Dehler with a fixed-pitch propeller.

Integrated bulkhead instruments - Everything at a glance

Technology is an absolute given on board these days. Whether it’s a multifunction display or a simple chartplotter; a digital compass or autopilot with remote control - everything is monitored and controlled from the coachroof bulkhead. All the key data for sail trim and navigation is displayed here. Everything available at a glance and within arm’s reach.

Sliding dodger with 3D window - Keep an eye out

Everything in sight at all times. The sliding dodger with curved 3D window offers a perfect 360-degree view of the water, deck and especially rigging – all from the protected companionway. Out of the wind and weather, it offers shelter and reliable cover, without cutting contact with the outside world. A pleasant side effect: more headroom and natural light in the companionway.

Category A Offshore – Sailing without limits

The Dehler 30 one design is uncompromising. Thanks to its high-quality composite build, the boat has great structural strength, but displaces just 2.8 tonnes. It will prove itself in offshore and coastal regattas. The easy-to-trim monolithic carbon rig and its aluminium boom extend to the maximum length allowed in category A. And with its deck-stepped mast, there is no possibility of water leaking below. So there is nothing to stop the boat competing in regattas open only to category A yachts.

Double-handed – Optimised for small crews

This high performance offshore one design is optimised for shorthanded crews. Here, the 9.14m length and 3.25m beam of the Dehler 30 one design sets new standards and delivers the perfect boat to match the growing passion for double-handed racing. Our focus on deck has been ease of handling and an efficient layout for the crew to work together. The simple-to-use 200-litre ballast tanks provide additional stability for small crews. One-up or with crew, the best possible trim is always guaranteed.

Railing in black - Sexy security

Pulpit, pushpit and stanchions in black. Why? Not only does it look pretty damn good, supporting the overall style of the boat, it also eliminates that distracting gleam which can take your mind off the essential: winning the race!

Serial number in the deck - Tell us who you are

Especially on long passages, conditions can be rough. We say Safety First. Set into the deck, a soft, non-slip neoprene patch provides additional support when crew are working on the foredeck. The patch also bears the hull number in large digits. This is a common feature in many offshore classes, ensuring the boat can be identified from the air.

Hull shape - Ready to race

Even at first glance, it is clear: from the transom to the bowsprit, this is 10.22m of pure racing DNA. The long, straight hull with pronounced chines aft is vacuum infused in E-glass, serving to increase the dimensional stability and visibility on the water. The sheer stern has the benefit of minimising the wetted area of the lateral plan and keeping the boat stable at speed. And to top it all off: a moderate scow bow, which generates dynamic buoyancy while surfing despite the steep ends. It allows the bow to cut through cross-seas with minimal resistance. The hull is fitted with the latest version of the Dehler Carbon Cage, which evenly distributes hull loading across its high-strength structure. The result: convincing rigidity with the lowest possible weight. The Dehler 30 one design converts all forces into maximum performance.

Bowsprit with bobstay – Always a nose ahead

The Dehler 30 one design is equipped with a fixed full-carbon bowsprit. The bobstay prevents the bowsprit from bending under shock loads when using the Gennaker or Code Zero, so all the pressure is converted to speed. When cruising or manoeuvring in a tightly-packed harbour, the bowsprit can be easily removed and later replaced.

EXTERIOR   GALLERY

We have created a boat that strikes the optimum balance between speed and handling through the use of the latest technology.

Cockpit view

Exterior view

Regatta pro or amateur sailor alike - new limits can be reached safely and in full control.

Bird's eye view

exterior view

The Dehler 30 one design embodies an unprecedented combination of function and comfort.

Only two people on board are able to stay fully in control at all times.

It is designed for maximum performance with the simplest handling - and yet unmistakably a Dehler.

Cockpit detail

The Dehler Stealth Drive – a true Dehler innovation with great impact.

For leisure cruising, the bowsprit can be easily removed and later replaced.

From new colour options to extra sails, design your boat according to your own individual wishes.

The helm system of the Dehler 30 one design is all above the deck.

The Dehler 30 one design delivers a well thought-out package that leaves nothing to be desired and raises the bar in this class of boat.

The easy-to-trim monolithic carbon rig and its aluminium boom extend to the maximum length allowed.

From the Dehler Carbon Cage, carbon mast, bowsprit and twin rudders, to the composite T-keel and the Dehler Stealth Drive - even the standard equipment makes for blistering performance.

Double is better: twin rudders are much more stable.

The Dehler 30 one design is packed with innovations, not with weight.

Good for both comfort and adventure; that's the Dehler 30 one design.

Switch from regatta mode to cruising mode in just a few simple steps.

From the very first glance, it becomes clear that the Dehler 30 one design sets a new, uncompromising course.

Hull detail

Deck detail

The Dehler 30 one design is a high-tech sports boat on which the whole family feels at home.

INTERIOR   HIGHLIGHT

• 1 Aft cabins – Make the most of a broad stern
• 2 Engine compartment - Direct access
• 3 Electric Panel - The communications centre
• 4 Lightweight GRP sandwich bulkheads ¬- Less is more
• 5 Storage shelf with internal storage space
• 6 Integrated companionway stowage - For all your stuff
• 7 Anti-slip flooring - High-tech carpet
• 8 Freshwater tank – A real lightweight
• 9 Galley - Small but flexible
• 10 Separable heads - A little luxury with little effort
• 11 Saloon - Performance without comfort? Never!
• 12 Lithium ion batteries - The power bank
• 13 Fabric-lined hull - High-tech from the fashion world
• 14 Moulded wooden saloon seating - Ergonomics below deck
• 15 Table - Foldable multifunctionality
• 16 Large double focsle berth - play area or sail locker
• 17 Collision bulkhead - Pure safety

Aft cabins – Make the most of a broad stern

Through the aft bulkhead, you reach the aft cabins on each side. The berths measure a generous 2m long by 1.1m wide at the head, tapering to 80cm, so you will find everything necessary for a peaceful night’s rest or a quick nap on the windward leg of the race. The inside of the hull is lined with a modern mesh material, so you can lean comfortably against it. Smaller belongings find a home behind the fiddle on the shelf; larger ones can be stowed under the bunk cushions. Functional, yet comfortable.

Engine compartment - Direct access

Between the two aft berths and the companionway is the technical space, accessible from both sides. From here, the engine and the seawater valve are easy to maintain. The area between the bunks and above the Dehler Stealth Drive Tunnel is not wasted, either. Here practical, optional transport boxes provide space for personal items. Everything sorted thematically in easy reach.

Electric Panel - The communications centre

Keep an eye on everything, even below decks. From VHF radio to battery management; switchboard and circuit breakers to mobile phone chargers (12v and USB ports), all wiring comes back to here. Whether it’s entertainment in port or hard facts on the high seas, the electric panel integrated into the bulkhead provides the perfect overview.

Lightweight GRP sandwich bulkheads ¬- Less is more

The lightweight construction concept of the Dehler 30 one design doesn’t stop at the bulkheads. Consistency down to the smallest detail. The E-glass sandwich bulkheads offer maximum strength with low weight. Rig loading from the deck-stepped mast is optimally transferred to the keel section. Another advantage: unlike the traditional wooden core, the foam core hardly absorbs any water.

Storage shelf with internal storage space

Order is half of life - especially below decks. A lightweight shelf with internal storage offers enough space for the essentials. Safe and compact, various items can be stored.

Integrated companionway stowage - For all your stuff

On the Dehler 30 one design, even the smallest space is used efficiently. An integrated storage space on the companionway is used to stow small items that need to be quickly and easily accessible. Things like torches, handheld VHF, sunglasses etc

Anti-slip flooring - High-tech carpet

All floor areas between the companionway and the forepeak are designed with the same anti-slip material as on deck. This not only minimises the formation of condensation, but ensures a secure footing and underlines the warmth of the space.

Freshwater tank – A real lightweight

Everyday life aboard requires fresh running water. That’s why we’ve equipped the boat with a lightweight flexible tank and an economical, manual foot pump. Fresh water can be filled directly from the deck and the tank is placed centrally, close to the boat’s centre of gravity.

Galley - Small but flexible

True comfort only comes with a well-equipped galley. Whether chilled drinks or hot snacks, everything is taken care of. The Eno gas stove with piezoelectric ignition comes with a saucepan holder. On the right of the work surface with its handrail, there is a recess for standard-sized coolers, and a 12V socket. There’s a small sink with a flexible tap and foot pump. A versatile, sliding chopping board is also part of the standard equipment, covering either a cooker or sink. There is plenty of storage space in the galley: textile zippered bags are ample for food and kitchen utensils.

Separable heads - A little luxury with little effort

Some things can’t be avoided. So that friends remain friends, there is a simple toilet solution from the aircraft industry. A lightweight fabric screen folds out on flexible hinges to separate the heads from the saloon and create some privacy. Preserve your dignity even with a larger crew on long passages. The manual toilet is equipped with a blackwater tank and deck pump-out. Simple and clean.

Saloon - Performance without comfort? Never!

We don’t believe that comfort and powerful performance in a boat need be mutually exclusive. The Dehler 30 one design brilliantly combines clear performance features with a feel-good factor. So the open bulkheads create a bright, generous volume while at the same time saving weight. Lightweight technical materials in warm, natural tones create a surprisingly large sense of space for a boat of its size.

Lithium ion batteries - The power bank

For the first time on a Dehler boat, we are using super-light lithium-ion batteries. Installed at the lowest point of the hull, they are as weight-neutral as possible. Battery management technology is built in, and 70A alternators ensure fast charging. Lithium-ion batteries are also low maintenance and stable.

Fabric-lined hull - High-tech from the fashion world

Each cabin sports a fabric lining. In keeping with the yacht’s sporty character, we rely on a well-proven material from the sporting world to create a sense of coziness. Fashionable mesh fabric is particularly durable, stretchy and therefore ideally suited for padding the inner hull.

Moulded wooden saloon seating - Ergonomics below deck

Switch from cruising to racing mode at a stroke. Even below, the Dehler 30 one design is a master of both worlds. The saloon benches made of waterproof, real oak combine ergonomics and stability. They invite the crew to sit comfortably together or, when folded up for racing, provide ample storage space. For more comfort, the padding from the sides of the forward cabin transforms into the upholstery of the salon bench. Robust, water-repellent and easy to clean.

Table - Foldable multifunctionality

Two in one. A centrally placed bracket acts as a firm handrail and at the same time the base of the hinged table.

Large double focsle berth - play area or sail locker

Depending on requirements, the boat's great versatility once again shows itself in the forepeak. As in the saloon, a few steps are enough to switch between sport mode and cruising mode. When the berths are folded up, there is direct access to the inspection hatch of the collision bulkhead, and lots of extra storage space for sails. When cruising, the berth offers accommodation for two, with its 2.2m length and 1.8m width, tapering to 1.45m at the foot. Like the saloon, the cabin sides are lined with mesh fabric.

Collision bulkhead - Pure safety

Water ingress following a collision is a nightmare for any boatowner. To prevent the boat from flooding and to ensure the safety of the crew, the bow area is hermetically separated from the rest of the boat. A watertight inspection hatch allows maintenance and inspection of the forestay attachment.

INTERIOR   GALLERY

The two benches in the saloon can be used as additional berths.

The functional navigation corner below deck offers additional space for your personal equipment.

There is a double berth for the crew in the forepeak and twin berths aft.

The GRP-glass sandwich bulkheads create a bright, generous volume.

Fashionable mesh fabric is particularly durable, stretchy and therefore ideally suited for padding the inner hull.

The well-equipped galley includes a gas stove, sink with flexible tap and foot pump, and room for standard-sized coolers.

Rig loading is optimally transferred to the keel section.

A cooler can be stowed safely and within easy reach next to the galley.

Design detail

Dehler 30 one design – detailed presentation

It took us years of planning, research and development – but the Dehler 30 one design has been worth the wait. See for yourself the range of special features making this true racer all about maximum fun.

Dehler 30 one design - Guided Tour

Join Oliver Schmidt-Rybandt on his walk around the Dehler 30 one design and find out all the clever details that make life on board both fun and comfortable.

Dehler 30 one design - Knut Frostad interview

Norwegian sailor and CEO of Navico, Knut Frostad, answers questions about the Dehler 30 one design from the perspective of a successful regatta sailor. He gives his professional opinion on the design, sailplan, equipment and general layout. “I like it”, he says, “I would absolutely sail this boat with my family. It is a fun boat to sail, it is quite easy to sail and the layout is safe and accessible.”

Dehler 30 one design - YACHTtv Part 1

Start of the new series at YACHT tv: we exclusively follow the new Dehler 30 one design from the first idea to the test run with the prototype!

Dehler 30 one design - YACHTtv Part 2

YACHT tv looks around the Dehler 30 one design mock-up. The model on a 1:1 scale makes it possible to walk through and experience the interior.

Dehler 30 one design - YACHTtv Part 3 Mould making

Dehler 30 one design - yachttv part 4.

During its fourth visit to the Greifswald ship yard, YACHT tv finds a finished boat where before they had only seen mock-ups and models.

Dehler 30 one design - YACHTtv Part 5

YACHT tv visits the first finished Dehler 30 one design, which is finally in her element.

Dehler 30 one design - Yacht test

German Yacht TV has accompanied the development process of the Dehler 30 one design over a period of several months before finally being ready for the big Yacht test.

Dehler 30 one design - Launch clip

After years of planning, research and development, the first Dehler 30 one design is finally launched. Accompany her from the production hall to the first moment she touches her element.

Dehler 30 one design - Milling Process

Perfect design needs perfect execution. Our precision milling machine makes it possible.

Dehler 30 one design - Dehler Stealth Drive

A fixed prop on a raceboat of this calibre? It seems impossible, but we’ve found a way to do it. The Dehler Stealth Drive – a true Dehler innovation with great impact.

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One Design from Germany – “Comfort helps to win” What began in 1977 as a gesture of defiance was decisive for German boat building. It laid the foundation for a decade-long history of serial one-design production, ‘Made in Germany’. Even then, founder Willi Dehler did not accept that race boats should have just one purpose: to sail regattas. He had more in mind. His vision – race boats with creature comforts. It started with the legendary Sprinta Sport. A small cabin cruiser with real regatta ambitions, she was considered the first of a new cruiser-racer class, which became successful in the Quarter Tonne division of the IOR system. Through the use of the latest materials and high-strength components, more common on larger boats, Dehler already positioned itself as a pioneer in production boat building. Some 500 boats were built and sailed intensively. Naturally, Dehler followed up on this success with bigger one designs. The db1 came out in 1980 – a serial Three-Quarter tun. It was already clear that Dehlers not only sailed very well, but also offered comfortable living. Dehler finally won a world championship title with the db2. After a long interlude, the new Dehler 30 one design marks a return to the original idea behind her successful predecessors: to create a performance boat that is also suitable for cruising. She embodies an unprecedented combination of function and comfort. Every detail of the boat is geared towards maximum performance, but without sacrificing comfort: from cruiser-racer to racer-cruiser.

Sprinta Sport

This enormously successful first cabin-cruiser class, which also distinguished itself in the IOR Quarter Tonne division, was much used for cruising. Some 500 boats were built with the goal: class instead of formula.

First series-built, Three-Quarter Tonne one design, which lead to international success. Below decks, she was fully equipped, while on deck she had an innovative layout for sporty sailing and easy handling.

Our new development is a progressive racer-cruiser with true Dehler performance genes. The Dehler 30 one design is an uncompromising double-handed offshore boat designed for maximum performance with the highest possible level of comfort.

NEW ONE DESIGN BOAT   CONFIGURATOR

Dehler yachts are boats for individualists. All the same, the Dehler 30 one design already leaves our shipyard as one of the fastest sailboats in its class, alongside the highest level of equipment as standard. Features include a carbon mast, bowsprit, twin rudders, composite aluminum-lead keel, Dehler Carbon Cage and, for the first time, the Dehler Stealth Drive. Use our configurator to personalize your Dehler 30 one design. From new color options to extra sails, design your boat according to your own individual wishes.

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Baltic Sea – speedsailing.de

The Dehler 30 one design is waiting for you! Speedsailing.de offers test runs with the new offshore yacht from their base in the Rostock city harbor. Test the new standard class in Warnemünde together with experienced skippers, or take the Racer-Cruiser to its peak during a test fitting along the Baltic Sea coast. The North German waters offer ideal conditions for testing the racing qualities of the yacht. Let the experienced Ocean Racer sailors show you how they can confidently maneuver the Dehler 30 one design with a small crew, operate the Dehler Stealth Drive or make optimum use of the trim equipment. Whether training with a professional skipper, charter or hourly test sailing – ask now for your appointment, the team will gladly take time for you!

Baltic Sea – crazyboats.de

As the face of the Dehler 30 one design campaign, and successful mini-transat sailor, Andreas Deubel is closely connected with the racer-cruiser. The name of his offer “crazyboats.de” reflects the program, because the exciting design of his yacht attracts all eyes. At his base in Rostock he offers seasonally and daily charter on his fully equipped yacht, individual coaching (one-handed, two-handed, multi-person crews) as well as team events such as speed trials. True to the motto “Be excited – get crazy” he not only makes experienced sailors' hearts beat faster, even without sailing skills nothing stands in the way of an exciting day thanks to the skipper. Ask for your individual offer now and test for yourself what power the racer-cruiser has to offer!

Cyclades and Aegean Sea - FastSailing

Charter the Dehler 30 one design in Greece with FastSailing.gr and experience the offshore yacht in one of the best sailing areas in the world. The region around the Cyclades and the Aegean Sea, known for its constant winds, numerous islands and sheltered bays. Whether you are a single-handed sailor or crewed, charter the yacht for a sea trial or qualify for one of the local regattas such as the Aegean 600, Hydra Race, Aegean Rally, Cyclades Race or Rodos Cup. In preparation, FastSailing will gladly organize a skipper for individual yacht training, who will show you how to bring the yacht to maximum performance. All charter yachts are equipped with a set of high quality Kevlar sails and offer complete equipment including autopilot and chart plotter. Find out for yourself what it means to sail one of the most modern yachts optimized for maximum performance and ask for your appointment now!

Athens – Offshore Racing Charter

Offshore Racing Charter in Athens offers interested sailors the opportunity to sail the Dehler 30 one design in the Mediterranean Sea. Gain first experiences on board with your team and get familiar with the Quantum sail sets, the fold-out propulsion and the water ballast system. Experience the advantages of the “Dehler Stealth-Drive” and combine jib, stay sail, Code Zero as well as the different Downwind sails for the optimal speed. On request, an experienced skipper will accompany you and instruct you on the yacht. Would you like to experience the Dehler 30 one design in direct comparison? Book a place as a crew member on a Mediterranean regatta via Offshore Racing Charter and convince yourself of their racing qualities. Make an appointment now for an unforgettable sailing experience!

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STEP LIVELY30' Sparkman & Stephens Gulfstream 30 1956

STEP LIVELY

1956, Sparkman and Stephens / Derector, Gulfstream 30'

Designed by Sparkman and Stephens and built by Derecktor Shipyard the Gulfstream 30 series was originally purposed as the boat that could do it all as both a comfortable cruising boat for small families and a competitive racer easily handled by a small crew in round the buoys and near coastal racing

The first of the Gulfstream 30 series was completed and launched in 1955 followed one year later by Step Lively as hull number 2. Launched in 1956 as Tawney she was under the same (original) ownership until the late 1990’s when she was donated to Massachusetts Maritime Academy and then subsequently purchased, restored, refit, cruised, raced and thoroughly enjoyed by her owners of today.

Under the current (2 nd ) ownership Step Lively has been extensively restored and refit to the point where there is little (if any) work needed by her next owners and with normal routine annual maintenance will provide her next owners with the same sailing enjoyment of cruising and racing in classic yachting regattas she’s given her previous two owners for the last 67 years.

Specifications

• Price USD: $ 35,000

Sparkman & Stephens

Gulfstream 30, southport, maine, united states.

• LOA: 29 ft 6 in
• Display Length: 30 ft

Cruiser-Racer

• Water Capacity: --
• Fuel Capacity: --
• Days on Market: INQUIRE

+ Principle Dimensions and Information

Designer: Sparkman and Stephens

Builder: Robert E. Derecktor, Inc.

Year Built: 1956

LOA: 29’, 6”

LWL: 21’, 10”

Beam: 8’, 0”

Draft: 4’, 8”

Ballast: 3,000 lbs. (lead)

Displacement: 7,700 lbs.

Sail Area: 390 sq. ft.

Auxiliary Propulsion: 2011, Universal Diesel, 25HP

Engine Hours: 295 Hours (Spring 2023)

Fuel Capacity: 15 Gallons

Freshwater Capacity: 18 Gallons

+ Hull and deck Construction

Full fin keel with cut-away forefoot and keel hung rudder underwater configuration.

Honduras Mahogany planking over White Oak frames

White Oak backbone, dead wood, stem, stern post, and other hull and deck structural members.

Cast Bronze floors.

Decks and cabin top are marine plywood overlaid with fiberglass and painted surface

Toe rails, taff rail, house sides and cockpit coamings are of varnished Mahogany.

+ Deck Hardware

Bronze bow pulpit

Bronze lifeline stanchions

Double (upper coated & lower wire ) lifelines.

+ Interior Arrangement and Accomodations

The Gulfstream 30’s are surprisingly spacious for a boat of its size and type and allows for comfortable cruising by up to four adults and more if some of the crew like sleeping under the stars.

Step Lively is a wonderful example of the class with her interior done in the Herreshoff style of white painted bulkheads, joinery, hull interiors and overheads painted White with accenting varnished Mahogany trim on bulkheads and locker fronts with varnished White Oak deck and cabin beams overhead.

+ Galley Equipment

Stainless steel sink basin

Origo two burner stove.

Sea swing propane stove.

Rebuilt ice chest and countertop.

+ Spars and Rigging

Single-spreader, masthead sloop rig configuration

Keel stepped, hollow-box construction varnished Sitka Spruce mast

Solid section (round) varnished Sitka Spruce boom

Varnished Sitka Spruce spinnaker pole

1x19 Stainless steel wire standing rigging (shrouds and stays) with bronze turnbuckle adjusters.

+ Sail Trim and Sail Handling Equipment

Masthead wind indicator / Windex

Harken Mark IV roller furling headstay with Harken guide blocks leading to cockpit.

Mainsail slab reefing system (New in 2021)

Primary sheets winches, Harken bronze self-tailing (2ea), cockpit location

Halyard winches, Merriman #2 bronze (2ea) for main and jib halyards, mast location

Boom downhaul Merriman #1 bronze, cabin top location

Spare handles for all winches.

1” bronze T track with two wooden shell stand-up blocks on toe rail.

Two sets of cars on tracks.

Two wooden shelled snatch blocks.

Two Nicro soft snatch blocks.

Jib sheets, spinnaker sheets, spinnaker twing lines and halyards recently replaced.

+ Sails and Canvas

Mainsail, Pope Sails, 2021

155% Genoa, Pope Sails, 2022

130% Genoa, Pope Sails, 2017

110% Working Jib, Pope Sails, 2018

.75 oz Spinnakers, Hood Sailmakers

.75 oz Spinnaker with spinnaker sock, Shore Sails

Older mainsail and heavy weather jib.

Mainsail cover

Companionway dodger

Cockpit cushions (new foam 2022).

+ Electronics and Navigational Equipment

Danforth Constellation helm compass

Garmin chart plotter on companionway swing-out bracket

Garmin depth finder on companionway swing-out bracket.

Horizon VHF radio with masthead antenna.

New VHF antennae cable (2022).

+ Auxiliary Propulsion and Fuel

2011 Universal 25 Hp Diesel engine.

Engine Hours: 295 hours (Spring 2023)

Vari-prop 3 bladed feathering propeller

15 Gallon fuel tank capacity

Varnished tiller

Keel-hung rudder

+ Electrical System

Separate battery banks for engine start and house systems

Two Deep cycle Marine Batteries, new 2021.

Guest primary battery selector switch

Circuit panel for control of all house circuits.

Battery charging by engine alternator

+ Plumbing and Sanitation

18 Gallon freshwater capacity

Pressure water at sink basin

Thetford porta-pottie hidden under V-berth seat with privacy curtain

+ Ground Tackle

Rockna anchor

200’ of 5/8” Nylon anchor rode

+ Dewatering Equipment

Rule Automatic bilge pump.

Whale Gusher manual bilge pump

+ Additional Equipment

Dock lines and spring lines.

Fenders (2ea)

Fender board (1ea)

+ Refit, Restoration and Significant Work History

1999-2004 Hull and Deck Refit and Restoration

Upon acquisition by the current owners STEP LIVELY benefitted greatly from an extensive refit and restoration work performed by Anders Langendal of Greenport (Long Island) NY beginning in 1999 and completed in 2004. The following list of work performed during this period of time.

Repairs to keel and sternpost, replacement of top section of stem, new transom and rim log, repairs to planking hood ends at bow and stern.

New mast step incorporating new floor timbers to distribute load with lead ballast cast to fit in mast step extension.

Removal and re-installation of all cast bronze floors.

Extensive repairs to frames throughout.

New engine beds, engine re-installed.

Removal, repair and re installation of fuel and water systems.

New bottom planking from garboard to turn of the bilge. Remaining bottom planking was refastened.

New fiberglass decks and cabin top, new toe rails and trim.

Cabin trunk, coamings and hatches removed and re-bedded.

Aft end of cabin replaced.

Complete rebuild of cockpit to original S & S specifications (with storage locker access at seating).

Complete renewal of electrical system.

Keel bolts checked.

New forward keel bolts incorporated into new mast step.

Lead transition ballast installed at forward edge of lead ballast keel.

2013-2023 Significant Work

The following work was done by and/or with the supervision of Riverside Boat Company of Newcastle, Maine

2013: Repair and / or sister of cracked frames

2015: Replace cockpit coamings

2016: Replace keel bolts not replaced during earlier refit (all keel bolts now replaced)

2017: Replace rudder, recondition propeller and shaft, install new cutlass bearing

2023: Replace manual bilge pump with new Whale Gusher pump, replace exhaust elbow, install new raw water impellor

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Sailing World Magazine’s annual Boat of the Year tests are conducted in Annapolis, Maryland, following the US Sailboat Show. With independent judges exhaustively inspecting the boats on land and putting them through their paces on the water, this year’s fleet of new performance-sailing boats spanned from small dinghies to high-tech bluewater catamarans. Here’s the best of the best from our 2022 Boat of the Year nominees »

As interest in doublehanded offshore racing piqued with the expectations it would be an Olympic sailing discipline in 2024, so too did the development and production of several purpose-built 30-footers. Dehler Yachts, Germany’s big production boatbuilder, jumped into the action with its own 30-footer, and as we’d expect of a Judel/Vrolijk and Co.-designed race boat, this one is an all-business shorthanded racing machine jam-packed with cool features found on grand‑prix boats twice its size.

“You can tell they started with a blank slate because the boat is so well-integrated with the design and construction—from bow to stern,” Greg Stewart says. “It hits its design purpose spot on. It’s a complete small offshore one-design, and it’s obvious there was a lot of development required to get things so right.”

Prototypes and mock-ups after mock-ups were required, Dehler says, to efficiently accommodate a lot of boat handling and living in such a compact craft. Virtually every rope on the boat spills into the cockpit, which is the way of life in shorthanded sailing, where everything happens at the back of the boat. Vigilance with line keeping, therefore, is paramount. That and carefully executed and planned maneuvers. In full-tilt conditions, there will be a lot going on in the cockpit, Stewart says, but everything’s easily at hand.

“All the control-line leads are well thought out,” he adds, pointing to the smooth-operating traveler controls and the individual gross and fine-tuned mainsheet flip cleats mounted on the cockpit floor.

Powlison’s first impression at the dock was that the boat would be challenging to manage, but “once we went sailing, it all was logical. Yes, there’s a lot of line management, but once you’re disciplined to do that, the boat is much easier to sail than it looks.”

With the trio of judges and the owner piled on board during the test sail, it was immediately obvious that two is company and three is definitely a crowd. “It’s also not the type of boat where you’ll want to spontaneously invite an inexperienced crew [to go race],” Powlison says. “You will really need to know what you’re doing, but once you do get comfortable with everything, it will be a really easy boat to sail well.”

Ben Corson, the Annapolis-based owner of our test boat, had spent the better part of a year racing with his female partner and tinkering with the boat, and consequently, the boat is meticulously prepared, race-ready and offshore-compliant. There’s no mistaking what’s what and where—labels pasted throughout the boat identify halyards, sail and ballast controls, safety gear and even the electronics manuals.

As a tightly controlled one-design class with ratified rules, owners like Corson can’t do much to the boat as it is, but there’s not much—if anything—an owner would need to change anyway. Everything on the boat, the judges agreed, works as it should. Adjustable backstays, for example, lead forward to clutches mounted on the cockpit wall, which allows the backstays to be kept taut or released without having to worry about loading to a winch during a maneuver. With the turn of a locking nut on the tiller arm, the steering system can be adjusted to change rudder toe-in on either side. The traveler track runs nearly the full width of the wide transom, opening up a wide range of adjustability for the 361-square-foot mainsail, and as a bonus, small removable reaching struts open up headsail sheeting angles. Stainless-steel foot braces are easy to deploy and stow, and allow the skipper to lock into a comfortable position over the angled coaming, with great visibility over the bow.

When the boat is powered up and leaning on the chine, Allen says, the sensation is exceptional: “This delivered the best sailing experience of all of the boats we tested. It was easy to tack and jibe, it tracked great, it’s easy to get to the sail controls, and we had no problems whatsoever with wiping out—and we tried hard a few times.”

With Allen on the tiller and Powlison managing the sheets as they started upwind into a 15-knot breeze, Stewart hit the chamfered rail. “My first impression from the rail was how high I was and how it was charging upwind—like a big boat. I couldn’t feel the chop, I didn’t get wet, it didn’t skid out at all. I was also amazed at how solid it felt; there wasn’t one bit of pounding, creaking or anything.”

Eventually, Stewart came off the rail and they filled the ballast tank instead—to the equivalent of 400-plus pounds of rail meat. Allen says the gravity-fed water-ballast system took about five minutes to top off, roughly 30 seconds to transfer during a tack, and less than a minute to drain.

“Once we added the water ballast, the boat just powered forward,” Powlison says. “You can really feel the difference when the boat sits on the chine and just tracks straight ahead.”

Impressed as they were with the Dehler 30’s upwind pace, when they set the big red A2 spinnaker (1,076 square feet) and took off down the bay, they had no doubts about the boat’s downwind potential. They only used three of the five class-sail inventory on board, which includes an A2, an A5, a spinnaker staysail and a Code Zero, and if they had more time and distance, they would have certainly piled on more sail area.

“I could see going with the A5, the J3 and the staysail, and maybe a reefed main in a big breeze,” Allen says. “That would be fun—and wicked fast.”

Lightweight and strong is, of course, the holy grail of every race boat, and here too Dehler delivers with what the judges say is an immaculate cored-hull laminate and good detail in the finish work throughout the boat. Dehler was also keen to leave out extraneous weight from the interior to get the boat to weigh in at just over 6,000 pounds. Without any floorboards (there’s thin foam padding glued to the inner hull skin instead), they’re able to get 6 feet of standing headroom at the companionway (which has a sliding hatch hood on rails) and plenty of sitting headroom forward of the mast and into the V-berth.

To achieve a higher level of the camper-sailor experience, comfortable V-berth cushions and removable mesh hull liners are standard, as is a folding centerline table, rounded wooden bench seats, and backrests that double as pipe berths. With storage cubbies scattered about the boat, a marine toilet with a graywater tank, a two-burner stove and two quarter berths, this little race rocket is definitely a legit weekender too. Lithium-ion batteries and a 9.9 diesel with a retractable Stealth Drive shaft that pulls up flush with the hull will get you where you need to go and keep the electronics suite powered up just fine.

The Dehler 30 was a strong contender for Boat of the Year, but the judges couldn’t dismiss the boat’s biggest limitation: It will get hammered by most rating systems, which makes it a one-trick one-design offshore-racing pony. It is, however, an outstanding design for keen shorthanded sailors looking for a race-ready platform for just over $240,000. If—or when—international class racing ever becomes a real thing, the offshore sailing world will be a better place.

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Popular Cruising Yachts from 30 to 35 Feet Long Overall Their Physical Properties & Key Performance Indicators

Welcome to this ever-growing gallery of some of the most popular cruising yachts between 30 and 35 feet (9.1m to 10.7m) long overall.

30'-35' Cruising Yachts featured on this page...

Medium sized cruising yachts like these are capable of serious offshore passage making, whilst being reasonably economic to maintain and operate.

And for competitive types, 30-35 foot cruising yachts are a popular size for club racing under handicap rating rules.

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Beneteau Oceanis Clipper 311

Pearson 303

Pearson 323

Allied Seawind MkII Cutter

Jeanneau Sun Light 30

Grand Soleil 343

Feeling 850

Westerly Tempest 31

Bavaria 31 Cruiser

Westerly Kestrel 35

Westerly Berwick 31

Dehler 35 CWS

Westerly Vulcan 34

Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 32-1

Elizabethan 33

Westerly Seahawk 35

Nicholson 32

Westerly Ocean 33

Hunter Channel 323

Island Packet 350

Corvette 31

Beneteau Oceanis Clipper 343

Hallberg-Rassy 94

Many thanks to Richard Stuckey for the great pic of his cruising yacht  'Tango II' , shown here  at anchor off Porqeurolles Island in the Mediterranean South of France.

Wauquiez Gladiateur 33

Jeanneau Attalia 32

Thank you Paul Wright , for submitting this pic of your cruising yacht 'Tallulah'.

The owner of 'Second Star' tells us...

"This one is my Hunter 33e (now Marlow-Hunter 33e) "Second Star".  The "e" stands for extended cockpit.  It has a drop-down, walk-through transom that opens up the cockpit significantly and serves as a helm seat when up.  I bought the boat new in 2014 and my longest cruise to date was from Annapolis MD to its slip in Alexandria, VA with my daughter. Of course, my intent is to take it on longer cruises like circling the DELMARVA peninsula, which would give me offshore time off the Delaware coast.  It's a very comfortable cruising yacht of moderate size."

Aphrodite 101

With their long, narrow and light hull and tall fractional rig these elegant sailboats have had many successful single and double-handed victories in distance races both coastal and offshore. 

The owner of 'Averisera ' tells us:

"She has a very narrow hull with two good sea berths amidships.  The galley is just aft of the berths, sink to starboard and cooker to port.  Step down from companionway just aft of galley; seating to change into or out of wet gear without making sleeping area wet. Head all the way forward is OK but not great.  Low free board means sink does not drain on port tack. Hull form is very, very sea kindly.  Beautiful sailor, easy to steer in wide range of conditions and points of sail.  For a small boat she is a competent cruising yacht."

Beneteau First 30E

Westerly 33

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Nicholson 32 (Mark 10)

The Nicholson 32 Mk 10 cruising yacht in the pic is very dear to me;  'Jalingo 2' she's called - and I used to own her. Dick McClary, previous owner.

Westsail 32

Southern Cross 31

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Vancouver 32

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Allied Seawind 30

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Best 30 foot boats: Seaworthy British cruisers available for under £30k

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Peter Poland shares his expertise on British-built second-hand yachts costing less than £30,000, which are comfortable and seaworthy...

You might think £30,000 sounds like a lot of money for a ‘starter boat’. But tracking down a comfortable and seaworthy yacht that’s 30 foot long, less than around 40 years old and capable of taking a crew on coastal cruising trips costing less than £30,000 on the second-hand market can be a challenging project.

It’s stating the obvious, but sailors who are happy with smaller yachts have far more to choose from. In the days before the ‘smallest’ new starter boat became a costly 30-plus footer, many builders used to offer popular ranges stretching from 20ft to 32ft.

But if you are looking for the best 30 foot boats within a £30,000 budget, you will have to start delving into the realms of older yachts.

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The Westerly Centaur White Lady

Westerly Centaur

Those looking for smaller GRP starter boats – myself included – often settled on the ground-breaking 26ft Westerly Centaur. Between 1969 and the early 1980s, 2,444 were built; outselling any other British production cruiser.

To a large degree its success stemmed from the exceptional space, headroom and comfort that it offered in its day. Three layout options were available and – more by luck than judgement – I bought the most popular.

It had a twin berth forepeak, enclosed heads compartment, L-shaped saloon settee with drop-down table, linear galley to starboard and twin quarter berths aft. Thanks to designer Laurent Giles’s thorough tank testing, the Centaur’s twin keels also broke new ground.

The Westerly Centaur Viento Seco

These tests showed a substantial loss in efficiency when keels were aligned exactly fore and aft. So the LG team settled on splayed and identical (as opposed to asymmetric) keels with a 2° toe-in.

I bought my second-hand Centaur as a floating cottage from which to follow and photograph the successes of our Hunter Sonata and Impala 28 One Design classes in the late 1970s.

The Centaur did a great job. It sailed adequately, motored well and provided excellent overnight accommodation. And it still will today; especially if you find a tidy example with refurbished headlining panels and a recent engine.

A Nicholson 32 beating through the Sound of Mull, Inner Hebrides. Photo: Genevieve Leaper/Alamy

Nicholson 32

Going back to 1963, the evergreen Nicholson 32 is another candidate for a seaworthy and comfortable cruiser that just keeps going. Peter Nicholson sketched out his ideas for an all GRP Camper & Nicholsons fast cruiser that he hoped would become the new ‘people’s boat’.

He envisaged a quick and seaworthy hull, a distinctive two level coachroof (featuring a raised doghouse aft) and a spacious and nicely fitted out interior.

His father, CE Nicholson, drew the lines and Halmatic was signed up to mould the boat. Peter Nicholson planned the marketing and prepared the brochure: which was probably the first GRP yacht brochure produced in the UK. Jeremy Lines took on the day to day running of the project and the Nicholson 32 hit the sailing scene in 1963.

Success was instant. The Mark 1 version sold at £4,900. This may not sound much, but apply about 60 years worth of inflation and this comes to around £109,000 (+VAT) in today’s money. Which was a lot for a 32-footer.

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But it’s as one would expect for a high quality yacht with a lead keel. Interestingly, the LWL had been fixed at 24ft – the holy grail for offshore racers – because this was the minimum permitted length for RORC events.

The first 32 produced, aptly named Forerunner, did well in Solent racing with Charles and Peter Nicholson on board. Then the young Claire Francis made the headlines by sailing her Nicholson 32 Gulliver single-handed across the Atlantic .

And the success story just ran and ran. Jeremy Lines continued to mastermind sales, control changes and liaise with Halmatic until the final couple of years, when Halmatic took over the whole project with the Mark X and Xl versions.

From 1963 to 1981, the 32 was in continuous production and including a few built under licence in Australia, around 400 were built. Peter Nicholson summed up the 32’s success by saying: “I think the most important thing about the 32 was that owners felt very safe in her in really bad weather.

“We had numerous letters and comments about this from people who had been caught out.”

Nicholson 32 Mark X and Mark XI

Over the years no fewer than eleven new ‘Marks’ of the 32 were introduced, incorporating numerous changes. Many of these related to small details but some were more significant, such as scrapping the pilot berth and pushing the saloon settees further out to make space for an occasional double berth.

The Mark X (introduced in 1972) and Mark Xl featured an all-new deck moulding and raised hull topsides, resulting in major changes and a completely new look. With extra headroom and space provided by the raised topsides, the ‘dog-house’ part of the coachroof became longer and lower.

At the same time the cockpit changed dramatically (it could now accommodate a wheel) and the companionway moved from its unusual but practical offset position to the centreline.

Down below, the galley and chart table changed sides, the chart table changed orientation, the saloon became more spacious and the amidships heads area got a bit bigger. While many liked the new Mark X look, others preferred the more traditional profile of earlier models. You pays your money (usually more for a Mark X or XI) and you takes your choice.

‘The evergreen Nicholson 32 is a seaworthy and comfortable cruiser that just keeps going’

From a personal perspective, I like the Raymond Wall designed deck and coachroof on the Mark X and Xl. But I’ve always admired Wall’s designs, especially such beauties as the Nicholson 35, 43 and 55. And after an enjoyable test aboard a 1969 Mark 8 version, I concluded that: “A ‘classic’ such as a Nicholson 32 will not suit everyone.

But if you want a boat with character, a boat that will look after you, a boat that just feels so good (whether sailing or relaxing down below) and a boat that will turn heads wherever she goes, then take a look. A Nicholson 32 is not just a boat; it is more a love affair and a way of life.”

To give an idea of prices today, I came across a couple of Mk 8 versions (1971 and 1972) asking £9,000 and £9,500 and two Mk Xs (1972 and 1974) asking £12,950 and £24,500.

Prices vary a lot depending on condition, spec and engine age etc, and a professional survey is advisable – as is the case when considering the purchase of any elderly boat. A visit to the Nicholson 32 website and becoming an associate member (£15) also gives access to a prodigious amount of information.

The restored Contessa 32 Bugler of Hor (PBO, December 2018)

Contessa 32

As the 1960s slid into the 70s, a new British-designed and built 32ft contender – the Contessa 32 – hit the market in 1972. And, like the Nicholson, it has become a popular classic.

However, having been launched eight years later, several new design features gave this 32-footer a very different look. The 1970s ushered in a new generation of yacht design.

The most obvious changes are beneath the waterline. Instead of a traditional long keel, the Contessa followed the new trend of fin keel (albeit a long one by modern standards) and separate skeg-hung rudder.

From a performance point of view, drag is reduced and manoeuvrability increases. But the Contessa’s vital statistics are surprisingly similar to the Nicholson’s, with the same LWL (that magical RORC minimum of 24ft again) and 5ft 6in draught. And her beam is only 3in more.

But when it comes to weight, there’s a substantial drop from the Nicholson’s hefty 6,198kg to 4,309kg. Yet the ballast ratio remains around 50%.

The Contessa’s finer ends and reduced underwater body explain the overall reduction in weight and mean that she is smaller down below – and quicker that the Nicholson. The 1972-designed Contessa 32 soon became a top seller with a reputation for seaworthiness, performance and classic good looks.

‘Synonymous with the word “safe”, many Contessa 32s have girdled the globe’

Around 700 Contessa 32s were built and she’s still in demand today. Photo: Carolyn Jenkins/Alamy

Around 700 were built and she’s still in demand today. Prices range from £14,000 (a 1972 example with original engine) to £27,000 (with newer engine) to £36,000 (a later example with newer engine) to ‘six figures’ for a recent boat. Jeremy Rogers Ltd still builds new 32s.

The word ‘safe’ has become synonymous with the Contessa 32. Many have girdled the globe. Others have raced across the Atlantic, a recent example being Amelie of Dart built by Jeremy Rogers’s new company.

Stephen Gratton entered her in the 2005 Amateur Single Handed Transatlantic race and raised over £50,000 for an MS charity. Jeremy Rogers told me: “He took 30 days to do the crossing, which was an extremely rough and testing one.”

But perhaps the most famous Contessa 32 is Willy Ker’s Assent . She shot to fame as the smallest yacht to complete the storm-tossed 1979 Fastnet Race , when many larger yachts had to retire.

Then Ker took to the ice and Assent completed successful cruises to the Arctic and Antarctic oceans. Contessa 32s, it seems, can take their crews anywhere.

The Contessa 32’s layout is similar to the earlier Nicholson 32 design, albeit slightly less voluminous. In the saloon, the main U-shaped settee converts into a double berth, thanks to a slide out panel.

The chart table is full sized and forward facing, with a secure quarter berth aft. The galley is a seagoing wrap-around U-shape that provides plenty of work-surface.

Contessa 32 Class racing during Cowes Week in the Solent, off the Isle of Wight. Photo: Peter Titmuss/Alamy

“Cooking and navigating at sea are safe and simple”, one owner told me; “You don’t get thrown around too much if it gets rough. She has a gentle motion at sea. She doesn’t bounce around and catch you off balance.”

Like the Nicholson 32 and other cruisers of this era, the Contessa’s heads compartment is amidships, between the saloon and the forepeak.

This isn’t as palatial as the aft heads compartments on beamy contemporary cruisers but when the heads are forward, valuable saloon space aft at the widest part of the yacht is not sacrificed.

Andrew Gardener’s Rival 32’s comfortable cockpit, wide side decks and moderate width bow and stern. Photo: Andrew Gardener

Rival 32 and Rival 34

At much the same time, the Rival 32 (1971: 200 built) and Rival 34 (1972: 174 built) hit the scene and also made their names as reliable and capable offshore cruisers. Designed By Peter Brett, the Rival 34 was an extended version of the already successful Rival 32, having a slightly deeper afterbody and longer overhangs to give steadiness in a seaway.

There were two basic hull versions, one with a deep keel at 5ft 10in and a shallow one with 4ft 8in draught. The Rival 34’s prowess in offshore sailing was soon put to the test. Four Rivals (a 31, two 32s and the first 34) entered the inaugural AZAB race (Azores and back – around 2,500 miles).

Then Brett lent his own deep keel Rival 34 Wild Rival to a young naval officer, Geoff Hales, to enter the 1976 OSTAR (Observer single-handed transatlantic race). Hales told me that it was one of the roughest OSTARs ever. “Out of 126 entries, only 76 finished. Wild Rival took it all in her stride and we finished 23rd… and we won overall on handicap.”

Rival 34 Wild Rival competing in a Round the Île de Bréhat Race in the Classic Channel Regatta. Photo: Peter Poland

Hales said that the 34 was so well balanced that she often sailed herself (with the Aries self-steering disconnected) and that the high bow proved its worth in the heavy head seas.

The only damage was a split mainsail, caused by a knock down when Wild Rival was hit by a rogue wave during a storm when winds touched 60 knots. “Needless to say,” Hales added, “ Wild Rival was straight back on her feet!” What’s more Wild Rival is still racing today and a regular competitor in The Classic Channel Regatta.

I’ve crewed on a Twister twice in this splendid event and admired Wild Rival racing round the Île de Bréhat … and she’s already entered for 2022. To get a professional opinion on how the Rival 34 has stood the test of time, I contacted Scottish yacht designer and surveyor Ian Nicolson.

When I heard he’d changed his championship winning Sigma 33 for a Rival 34, I was keen to hear his opinions on his latest and less sporty steed.

Ian said: “Restoration of my Rival 34 was a middle of the road job. I worked on her over three and a half winters and now she’s more comfortable, but these boats tend to be basically safe and not a lot was needed structurally. I’m pleased with the new book-case which has a traditional teak grating front!”

‘The most obvious changes of the 1970s’ new era of yacht design are beneath the waterline’

And what about her handling and performance? Ian added: “When I get our Rival into a tight marina berth with half a gale on the beam, I wish she had the short keel of the Sigma 3 for swift, tight turning.

“But when I am out alone and have not linked up the autohelm, the Rival’s steady plod in one predetermined direction is an asset. In squally conditions the Sigma needed firm handling and we won races by keeping the boat on its feet, while others were broaching.

“There is none of this problem with the Rival. If I had a choice for Scotland I would go for the deep draught version.”

Many other Rivals have gone on to cruise long distances. The design has a distinctive sheerline, and the interior, although smaller than some modern 34-footers, is particularly well fitted out for serious seagoing. On the second-hand market, I found 1978 and 1979 32s on offer at £16,000 and £17,500 (with a replacement Beta 25) and a 34 at £29,000.

The more modern Sadler profile is perhaps more functional than the Contessa’s classic look. But the Sadler 32 will be a dryer boat to sail as a result of this. Photo: Tim Woodcock/Alamy

The Sadler 32 is also worth considering. Designed by David Sadler, around 300 were built between 1979 and 1989. It’s interesting to compare dimensions with Sadler’s previous Contessa 32 design. At 31ft 6in overall the Sadler 32 is slightly shorter.

But her LWL is the same: namely the old RORC minimum 24ft for offshore races. Fin keel draught is also the same at 5ft 6in (shoal draught and twin keels were also offered), but beam is a foot broader at 10ft 6in.

Displacement is similar at 4,309kg but the ballast ratio is a slightly lower 44.2%. However the Sadler’s extra beam and form stability compensate for this. The Sadler’s masthead rig is also a similar size to the Contessa’s.

The Sadler 32 is a more spacious boat than the Contessa 32. Photo: Adrian Muttitt/Alamy

So what does this all add up to? Being a more modern design, the Sadler’s increased beam, higher freeboard, cambered side decks and straightened sheer definitely pay dividends down below.

The Sadler is a more spacious boat than the Contessa. Her fin keel is also a bit shorter, so there’s a small saving on wetted surface. This was borne out by early successes on the IOR racing scene.

I recall Cowes Week dices in our Impala 28 against the Sadler 32. We tended to edge ahead when off the wind (especially in a blow) but were hard pressed to hang on to the Sadler beating to windward in a stiff breeze.

Martin Sadler also sailed a 32 in the 1979 Fastnet and came through it with flying colours. Unlike the Contessa 32 Assent that completed the course, Martin decided to rest his crew and retire to Cork after surviving the ferocious front unscathed.

When it comes to looks, you enter the realms of personal taste. The more modern Sadler profile is perhaps marginally more functional than the Contessa’s sweeping and classic look.

But the Sadler 32 will be a dryer boat to sail as a result of this. Typical asking prices vary from £15,000 to £24,000 subject to boat and engine age.

Westerly Longbow and Westerly Renown

In 1972, Westerly asked Laurent Giles for a new 31-footer. And in its various guises, this makes a very popular first cruiser. It started life with a fin keel, as opposed to the ubiquitous and successful twin keels that had helped establish the Westerly brand.

The Westerly Longbow is a powerful performer, especially in a breeze. Photo: SailingScenes.com

So in 1972 the Westerly Longbow hit the scene, to be followed a year later by its ketch rigged centre cockpit sister, the Westerly Renown.

These two models have the Centaur’s signature knuckle in the bow and small ‘step’ in the roof line; but the extra five feet in length gives a generally sleeker appearance. They also took performance to a higher level.

The Longbow in particular is a powerful performer. She can surprise more modern cruisers in club handicap races – especially in a breeze – after which her crew can lie back and relax in traditional Westerly comfort.

The Longbow’s accommodation is spacious, featuring an L-shaped saloon settee arranged around a table to port. Two alternative galley positions were offered; one forward in the saloon and one aft. And a decent sized heads is amidships.

All in all, it’s an extremely practical and pleasing sea-going interior with plenty of wood to enhance the ambience. The centre cockpit, with wheel steering and optional ketch rig, Renown added a separate twin berth stern cabin to the equation.

Of course this is small compared to the palatial pads found in the wide sterns of many of today’s broad beam cruisers, but it is genuinely ‘separate’ and accessed via its own companionway at the back of the cockpit.

The Renown’s saloon is slightly shorter than in the aft cockpit Longbow, but remains a cosy and welcoming lair, with the galley aft to starboard and chart table to port.

Sales of these two fin keel cruisers level pegged, with the Longbow chalking up 265 compared to the Renown’s 273.

The centre-cockpit Westerly Pentland. Photo: SailingScenes.com

Westerly Berwick and Westerly Pentland

But customer demand for twin keels won out in the end, and a couple of years later Westerly launched the Berwick (aft cockpit) and the Pentland (centre cockpit) sisters.

Their efficient twin keels reduced the draught by around a foot – enabling upwardly mobile Centaur owners to retain their drying moorings and to continue creek crawling as they graduated from 26 to 31ft.

And, like their fin keel sisters, the Berwick and Pentland had sensible seagoing interiors. Sales between aft cockpit and central cockpit versions were also similar, with the aft cockpit Berwick winning at 309 to 241.

As sales continued to boom, the interior layouts of these successful 31-footers were occasionally tweaked. And towards the end of the run – as with other Westerly models nearing their sell by date – the fibreglass furniture mouldings gave way to an attractive (and more costly to build) all wood look.

Interestingly, the final total of these 31-footers built is evenly split between fin and twin keelers at around 540 of each. And that’s a lot of 31-footers. Today’s second-hand prices vary between around £10,000 to £18,000; depending on age and condition of boat and engine.

Excellent Westerly build quality as found in the 33ft Discus. Photo:

Westerly 33/Discus

One of the last classic Laurent Giles cruising yachts designed for the Westerly range was the Westerly 33/Discus, produced between 1977 and 1984.

Many regard this 33ft hull – with its well-proportioned keel (giving a 40% ballast ratio), generous displacement (6,848kg), and sensible beam (providing ample comfortable space below) – to be the best of the lot.

As usual, there are choices of keel (fin or twin), rig (sloop or ketch) and cockpit position (central or aft).

But it is the accumulated experience of thousands of Giles-designed Westerlys that makes these 33-footers a cut above the norm – with desirable small details such as backrests that move to become solid lee cloths for sleeping at sea.

Around 300 were built and asking prices vary from around £20,000 to £25,000.

Westerly Fulmar 32

In 1979, perhaps influenced by the success of racier cruisers imported from France, Westerly decided to step up a gear in the performance stakes and go for a new look and a new designer.

Out went Laurent Giles and in came the young Ed Dubois. It was a bold move, but Westerly pushed ahead in 1980 with a replacement for the popular 31ft Longbow family.

Excellent performance and handling qualities in both fin and twin keel formats from the Westerly Fulmar. Photo: SailingScenes.com

The result was one of Westerly’s most popular and enduring models; the Fulmar 32 (1979 to 1992: 437 built). Like her 26ft sister the Griffon Mk I and Mk ll (1979-1989, 329 built), Dubois’s Fulmar 32 enjoys excellent performance and handling qualities in both fin and twin keel formats.

And, being 6ft longer than the Griffon, she has classier and more elegant lines. Westerly gambled that extra performance would not deter its existing customer base, but rather boost existing brand loyalty while attracting new converts to the marque.

With fin or twin keels, the Fulmar took off. She also became a favourite with sailing schools requiring a spacious, seaworthy and stable floating classroom. The Fulmar’s seagoing interior layout, long cockpit and ability to take heavy weather in her stride make her the ideal workhorse.

With a sail area of around 560ft2, beam of 10ft 11in and ballast ratio of around 42% she offers a fine balance between cruising comfort and good performance.

Despite her long cockpit, the Fulmar’s interior volume is extensive. Her traditional layout – with twin berth forepeak, amidships heads, straight-sided saloon settees, big galley, sensible chart table and aft quarter berth – works well at sea.

It is not dissimilar to the Contessa 32’s accommodation, but more spacious. And many reckon that a well-sailed Fulmar will see off a Contessa 32 under sail in many conditions.

An impressive 437 were built and current prices vary between around £21,000 and £35,000 depending on age, condition and whether they have a replacement engine.

A Moody 27 in Plymouth Sound. Photo: Graham Snook/Yachting Monthly

Best 30 foot Moody boats

Many Moodys can also fit under the £30,000 ceiling, including earlier Primrose designs (Moody 33, 30, 36, 33S, 29, 333) and early Dixon designs (Moody 27, 31, 28). Most of these were offered with fin or twin keels.

There are far too many to go into detail here, but the excellent Moody Owners Association (moodyowners.org) contains information galore.

Best 30 foot boats: Yacht broker favourites

To get an experienced yacht broker’s view, I asked Andy Cunningham of Michael Schmidt and Partner (based at Hamble Point) for his favourite boats selling at under £30,000.

He listed the Westerly Konsort , Sadler 29 , Vancouver 27, as well as the Hunter Channel 27 and Ranger 245 twin-keelers.

He also mentioned the Victoria 30, Westerly Fulmar and Hunter Channel 32 twin-keeler – with the proviso that the last three can sell for more than £30,000 when in top condition.

Sharing Andy’s bias towards David Thomas twin keel designs, I would also mention the Hunter Horizon 232 twin-keeler as owned by 82-year-old Murdoch McGregor who won the British Yachting Awards 2021 Sailor of the Year accolade for his epic solo round Britain trip.

And its later, larger sister the Ranger 245 found almost unprecedented approval from the testers at PBO. David Harding wrote: ‘There was a lot to like about this spirited little ship back in 1996 when she had just been launched as the Ranger 245.’

Andrew Simpson, PBO’s associate editor at the time and not one to lavish praise on a boat unless it was well earned, concluded his test in 1997 with the words ‘a cracking little winner if ever I saw one’. The choice is far wider when looking for a small yacht priced under £30,000. So it’s impossible to list all the likely candidates.

Buying a 30 foot boat: Top tips

As a rule of thumb, it’s important to seek out a model with the backing of an active owners association. Rallies and social gatherings are fun and of course there’s extensive valuable information available.

A pre-purchase survey is also important; as are any recent invoices for major items such as engine and standing rigging replacement to show insurers.

Regarding standing rigging some insurers stipulate inspections on change of ownership, further inspections thereafter and rectification of faults found. So it’s sensible to check this with your insurer first.

Navigators & General, which has been insuring yachts since 1921, states on its website: ‘We will generally require surveys on boats greater than 23ft which are over 20 years in age. Once satisfactorily completed we will not ask for another for at least five years.’

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