CHESAPEAKE 30
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 29.92 ft |
| LWL | 27 ft |
| Beam | 11 ft |
| Draft | 5.5 ft |
| Displacement | 8,000 lb |
| Ballast | 3,600 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 7.0 kn |
Rig & Sails
| Iforetriangle height | 41.2 ft |
| Jforetriangle base | 13.5 ft |
| Pmainsail luff | 36 ft |
| Emainsail foot | 11 ft |
| FLforestay | 13.5 ft |
| Mainsail | 491.9 sq ft |
| Jib (100%) | 278.1 sq ft |
| Spinnaker | 472.8 sq ft |
About the CHESAPEAKE 30
Same as SEIDELMANN 30.
The Chesapeake 30 is a classic 1977 design by Bob Seidelmann, built by Dickerson/Seidelmann with a production run of 1977. With a displacement of 8000.0 lb and a beam of 11.0 ft, it offers a comfortable cruising platform with a Comfort ratio of 18.19.
- Best for:
- This boat suits coastal cruisers and weekend sailors who prioritize interior volume and ease of handling over high-performance racing metrics. Its moderate SA/D ratio of 19.1 and masthead sloop rig make it accessible for short-handed sailing.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a Capsize ratio of 2.2 and a D/L ratio of 181.45, the Chesapeake 30 is primarily designed for coastal cruising rather than heavy offshore passage-making.
- Comparables:
- Comparable boats include the Cal 30 and O'Day 30, which share similar beam dimensions and displacement ranges from the late 1970s. These vessels offer similar cabin layouts and cruising-oriented performance profiles.
Performance
Pricing
We don't have market pricing data for the CHESAPEAKE 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 29.92ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the CHESAPEAKE 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 CHESAPEAKE 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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