CHOATE 30
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 29.92 ft |
| LWL | 24.5 ft |
| Beam | 10 ft |
| Draft | 5.25 ft |
| Displacement | 6,300 lb |
| Ballast | 3,000.1 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 6.6 kn |
Rig & Sails
| Iforetriangle height | 37.5 ft |
| Jforetriangle base | 11.4 ft |
| Pmainsail luff | 37.2 ft |
| Emainsail foot | 13.5 ft |
| FLforestay | 11.4 ft |
| Mainsail | 484.9 sq ft |
| Jib (100%) | 213.8 sq ft |
| Spinnaker | 363.4 sq ft |
About the CHOATE 30
Also called the SHUMACHER 30. It's thought that about 5 were built. Thanks to 'SPB' for providing additional information.
The Choate 30 is a rare, hand-built fractional sloop designed by Carl Schumacher and constructed by Dennis Choate in the USA. With only 5 hulls built in 1981, this vessel represents a unique, low-production artisan build rather than a mass-market model.
- Best for:
- This boat suits experienced coastal cruisers and short-handed sailors who value a heavy, stable platform with a high comfort ratio of 17.35 and are willing to manage the maintenance of a rare, custom-built vessel.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a displacement of 6300.0 lb, a capsize ratio of 2.17, and a fin keel, the Choate 30 is well-suited for offshore passages, offering significant stability and motion comfort.
- Comparables:
- Comparable to other heavy-displacement, narrow-beam cruisers from the early 1980s such as the Island Packet 32 or Valiant 32, due to its high D/L ratio of 191.25 and emphasis on seakindliness over speed.
Performance
Pricing
We don't have market pricing data for the CHOATE 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
10 reported issues across 5 systems for the CHOATE 30, compiled from owner reports in sailing forums and owner-association material.
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