ANDREWS 30 MKI
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 29.97 ft |
| LWL | 25.29 ft |
| Beam | 10.5 ft |
| Draft | 5.65 ft |
| Displacement | 7,000 lb |
| Ballast | 2,499.7 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 6.7 kn |
About the ANDREWS 30 MKI
MORC class B. Synonymous with 'Details', winner of the 1982 International MORC Championships. (shown in photo - Info. supplied by most recent owner.) Slated for production as the ISLANDER 30A but the builder went out of business. The similarity to this and later yachts called ANDREWS 30 is unknown. Looks very similar to STAR 30 (1986).
The Andrews 30 MKI is a rare, single-hull vessel designed by Alan Andrews and built by Dencho Marine (USA) during the 1982–1983 production window. With only 1 hull built, this boat represents a unique, low-volume entry in the market, characterized by its specific 1982–1983 build date and Alan Andrews design lineage.
- Best for:
- This boat is best suited for owners seeking a unique, low-production Alan Andrews design who prioritize the specific handling characteristics of a 1982–1983 Dencho Marine build. Its rarity makes it ideal for collectors or enthusiasts interested in this specific era of American boatbuilding rather than those seeking a high-volume, easily maintainable fleet.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a displacement of 7000.0 lb and a capsize ratio of 2.2, the Andrews 30 MKI exhibits moderate offshore stability, though its single-hull rarity and limited production history suggest cautious evaluation for serious bluewater passages.
- Comparables:
- Comparable boats include other Alan Andrews designs from the early 1980s, such as the Andrews 31 or Andrews 33, which share similar design philosophies and performance metrics. It also compares to other Dencho Marine builds from the 1982–1983 period, offering similar construction quality and era-specific features.
Performance
Pricing
We don't have market pricing data for the ANDREWS 30 MKI yet. If you own one, help other buyers — what did you pay for it? Reports build a community price estimate over time.
Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 29.97ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the ANDREWS 30 MKIyet to publish model-specific findings we'd stand behind — but here's a free general inspection checklist, built from our research into what actually goes wrong on boats of this kind.
Drawn from 7,029 documented issues across 2,391 models, ordered so the areas that most often turn up problems come first.
Own a ANDREWS 30 MKI? Reports from owners are what turn this into a model-specific checklist — and they're the reason the boats above it have one.
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