FISHER 30 MS
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 29.99 ft |
| LWL | 25 ft |
| Beam | 9.25 ft |
| Draft | 4.25 ft |
| Displacement | 14,559 lb |
| Ballast | 7,279.5 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 6.7 kn |
About the FISHER 30 MS
Among the most popular of all the Fisher Motor Sailors with at least 300 built. Based on the earlier FREEWARD 30. A few boats without the pilot house and fixed windshield were called the CARIBBEAN 30.
The Fisher 30 MS is a robust, heavy-displacement ketch designed by Gordon R. Wyatt and built by Fairways Marine/Northshore Yachts (UK) between 1977 and 1986. With a production run of 200 hulls, this vessel is characterized by its substantial build quality and traditional full/long keel design.
- Best for:
- This boat is ideally suited for conservative coastal cruisers and those seeking a stable, comfortable passage-making platform, rather than high-performance racing.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a displacement of 14559.0 lb and a low capsize ratio of 1.52, the Fisher 30 MS is well-regarded for offshore stability and safe passage-making.
- Comparables:
- Comparable vessels include the Hallberg-Rassy 35 and the Tartan 36, as they share similar heavy displacement, full keel configurations, and a focus on durability over speed.
Performance
Market Price
Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 29.99ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the FISHER 30 MSyet 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 FISHER 30 MS? 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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