AUSTRAL 30

About the AUSTRAL 30

First built is ca. 1980 Available with swing keel. Min draft: 1.93 ft / 0.53 m. Sail area: -Main: 172 ft² / 16 m² -Genoa: 322 ft² / 30 m² -Spinnaker: 699 ft² / 65 m² Deluxe package includes an 18 hp Volvo Diesel. Specs from an ad found on John Crawford Marine's website: https://www.johncrawfordmarine.com.au/resources/trailer-sailer. A great resource for information on trailer-sailers in Australia.

The Austral 30 is a fractional sloop designed by an unknown designer and built by Austral Yachts in Australia, with production records indicating a single build year of 1980. As specific hull counts are not available in the authoritative data, the fleet size remains undefined, but the boat is characterized by its 30.0 ft LOA and 10.17 ft beam.

Best for:

This vessel suits coastal cruisers and those seeking a manageable fractional sloop layout, particularly given the prevalence of Tohatsu outboard engines which suggest ease of maintenance and maneuverability in shallow waters.

Bluewater capability:

With a fin keel and a relatively short LWL of 23.0 ft compared to its LOA, the Austral 30 is best suited for coastal cruising rather than heavy bluewater passage making, lacking the deep displacement typically associated with offshore voyagers.

Comparables:

Comparable boats from the early 1980s era with similar fractional sloop rigs and fin keels include the O'Day 30 and the Catalina 30, as they share similar dimensions and target the same recreational cruising market.