FRASER 30 MS
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 30 ft |
| LWL | 26.67 ft |
| Beam | 10 ft |
| Draft | 5 ft |
| Displacement | 11,000 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 6.9 kn |
About the FRASER 30 MS
Pilot House motor sailor. Most were finished at other yards.
The Fraser 30 MS is a rare, heavy-displacement cruising ketch designed by Len De Kleer and built by Dekleer Brothers Ltd./Windboats Ltd. with a production run of only 36 hulls in 1970. Its substantial 11000.0 lb displacement and full keel design reflect a focus on stability and seakeeping over speed.
- Best for:
- This boat is best suited for experienced coastal cruisers and conservative bluewater sailors who prioritize comfort and stability, as indicated by its high comfort ratio of 28.61 and low capsize ratio of 1.8.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a D/L ratio of 258.87 and a full/long keel, the Fraser 30 MS is well-suited for offshore passages, offering excellent motion comfort and directional stability in heavy weather.
- Comparables:
- Comparable boats include the Cal 30 and O'Day 30 from the same era, which share similar beam dimensions and cruising-oriented layouts, though the Fraser's staysail ketch rig and heavier displacement distinguish it from typical sloop-rigged competitors.
Performance
Pricing
We don't have market pricing data for the FRASER 30 MS 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 30ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the FRASER 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 FRASER 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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