DAYDREAM 300
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 30.18 ft |
| LWL | 28.21 ft |
| Beam | 8.53 ft |
| Draft | 4.75 ft |
| Deep keel | 1.75 ft |
| Displacement | 6,614 lb |
| Ballast | 2,646.3 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 7.1 kn |
About the DAYDREAM 300
Shoal draft and twin keel versions. Draft twin keel: 1.15m/3.77'
The Daydream 300 is a compact, performance-oriented coastal cruiser designed by Graal and built between 1999 and 2004, with a total production run of 30 hulls. Its lightweight displacement of 6614.0 lb and high sail area-to-displacement ratio of 23.69 suggest a boat designed for lively sailing rather than heavy displacement comfort.
- Best for:
- This boat suits active coastal cruisers and weekend sailors who prioritize speed and ease of handling over heavy offshore provisioning. Its manageable size and fin keel configuration make it particularly well-suited for single-handers or couples seeking a responsive day-sailer with overnight capability.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a low displacement of 6614.0 lb and a capsize ratio of 1.82, the Daydream 300 is primarily a coastal cruiser with limited bluewater capability due to its light build and fin keel design.
- Comparables:
- Comparable boats include the Beneteau First 30 and the J/30, as they share similar production eras, masthead sloop rigs, and a focus on planing performance with low displacement. The Hunter 30 is also a relevant comparison for those seeking a similarly sized, affordable entry into 30-foot cruising.
Performance
Pricing
We don't have market pricing data for the DAYDREAM 300 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 30.18ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the DAYDREAM 300yet 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 DAYDREAM 300? 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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