BLUE CHIP 30
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 29.83 ft |
| LWL | 23.16 ft |
| Beam | 9 ft |
| Draft | 5 ft |
| Displacement | 7,000 lb |
| Ballast | 3,250.1 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 6.4 kn |
Rig & Sails
| Iforetriangle height | 36.5 ft |
| Jforetriangle base | 12.83 ft |
| Pmainsail luff | 32.25 ft |
| Emainsail foot | 12.67 ft |
| FLforestay | 12.8 ft |
| Mainsail | 454.8 sq ft |
| Jib (100%) | 234.2 sq ft |
| Spinnaker | 398.1 sq ft |
About the BLUE CHIP 30
Also known as the CAPE COD 30.
Designed by Sidney Herreshoff and built by Cape Cod Shipbuilding from 1961–1985, the Blue Chip 30 is a classic full-keel sloop. While the exact number of hulls built is unknown, the fleet is characterized by its 7000.0 lb displacement and 3250.1 lb ballast, reflecting a traditional, heavy-displacement cruising design.
- Best for:
- This boat suits coastal cruisers and traditionalists who value stability and comfort over high-speed performance, particularly those seeking a manageable masthead sloop with a 9.0 ft beam.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a low capsize ratio of 1.88, a high comfort ratio of 23.03, and a full/long keel, the Blue Chip 30 offers excellent offshore stability and seakeeping, making it well-suited for bluewater cruising despite its moderate sail area.
- Comparables:
- Comparable to other Cape Cod Shipbuilding designs like the Cape Dory 30 or the Cal 30, these boats share similar full-keel, heavy-displacement characteristics and traditional cruising layouts from the same era.
Performance
Pricing
We don't have market pricing data for the BLUE CHIP 30 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 29.83ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Articles & Reviews
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the BLUE CHIP 30yet 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 BLUE CHIP 30? 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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