Question 1

What are the specs of the HURLEY 30/90?

Accepted Answer

The HURLEY 30/90 has the following specifications: 30ft LOA, 9.5ft beam, 4.5ft draft, 10,000lb displacement, 3,400lb ballast. Hull type: mono. Rig: Masthead Sloop. Keel: Fin.

Question 2

Who built the HURLEY 30/90 and when was it made?

Accepted Answer

Built by Hurley Marine, designed by Ian Anderson, first built in 1972, 30 units were produced.

Question 3

Is the HURLEY 30/90 good for offshore sailing?

Accepted Answer

The HURLEY 30/90 is classified as a Offshore Cruiser. It has a comfort ratio of 28.32, which means it offers moderate comfort, good for coastal cruising and some offshore work. The capsize screening ratio is 1.77, which is excellent for offshore sailing.

Question 4

How fast is the HURLEY 30/90?

Accepted Answer

The HURLEY 30/90 has a sail area to displacement ratio of 12.83, which indicates a more conservative sail plan focused on comfort over speed. The displacement to length ratio is 254, making it a moderate displacement sailboat.

Question 5

How much does it cost to maintain a HURLEY 30/90?

Accepted Answer

Annual maintenance for a HURLEY 30/90 is estimated at $1.5K – $4.0K. This includes hull care, rigging, sails, and engine service. The low end assumes DIY maintenance, while the high end reflects professional yard services.

Question 6

How much does it cost to own a HURLEY 30/90 per year?

Accepted Answer

Annual cost of ownership for the HURLEY 30/90 (30ft) according to SailPages.com: Maintenance: $1.5K – $4.0K/year (hull, rigging, sails, engine service). Insurance: $500-$2000/year (based on $unknown average value). Marina slip costs by state for a 30ft boat: Florida: $5,400-$14,400/year. California: $5,000-$12,600/year. Massachusetts: $3,800-$8,400/year + $1,200 winter storage. New York: $3,800-$10,500/year + $1,200 winter storage. Maryland: $3,600-$6,500/year. Texas: $2,200-$6,500/year. Washington: $4,300-$9,400/year. Michigan: $2,100-$4,600/year + $1,200 winter storage. North Carolina: $3,200-$6,500/year. South Carolina: $4,700-$9,000/year. Total annual cost ranges from approximately $4K to $24K depending on location and maintenance approach. Source: SailPages.com, based on published marina rate cards and industry data.

Question 7

How much does it cost to dock a HURLEY 30/90?

Accepted Answer

Marina slip costs for the HURLEY 30/90 (30ft) by state according to SailPages.com: Florida: $5,400-$14,400/year. California: $5,000-$12,600/year. Massachusetts: $3,800-$8,400/year + $1,200 winter storage. New York: $3,800-$10,500/year + $1,200 winter storage. Maryland: $3,600-$6,500/year. Texas: $2,200-$6,500/year. Washington: $4,300-$9,400/year. Michigan: $2,100-$4,600/year + $1,200 winter storage. North Carolina: $3,200-$6,500/year. South Carolina: $4,700-$9,000/year. Rates are per foot per month multiplied by boat length. Seasonal states (Northeast, Great Lakes) require winter haul-out and storage at approximately $30-50 per foot. Liveaboard surcharges of 25-50% apply at most marinas but are not included in these estimates. Mooring balls are typically 40-55% less than slip costs. Source: SailPages.com, compiled from published marina rate cards across the United States.

Question 8

What are the common problems with the HURLEY 30/90?

Accepted Answer

SailPages.com has compiled 3 issues reported for the HURLEY 30/90 by owners in sailing-forum discussions and owner-association material, concentrated in rudder, keel, each rated by severity (critical, major, minor). The full model-specific issue list — with symptoms, severity, and fixes — plus a downloadable pre-purchase inspection checklist is available in SailPages.com's report for the HURLEY 30/90.

Question 9

What should I look for when buying a HURLEY 30/90?

Accepted Answer

When buying a HURLEY 30/90, SailPages.com has compiled 3 model-specific issues reported by owners across rudder, keel. Always hire a SAMS or NAMS accredited marine surveyor — SailPages.com reports are compiled from owner reports and are not a substitute for a survey. The downloadable report for the HURLEY 30/90 includes each reported issue plus a model-specific pre-purchase checklist with checkboxes, notes fields, and an overall assessment section.

Question 10

What are the sail dimensions of the HURLEY 30/90?

Accepted Answer

The HURLEY 30/90 has the following rig dimensions: I=37.3ft (foretriangle height), J=12.5ft (foretriangle base), P=31.8ft (mainsail luff), E=8.7ft (mainsail foot). Mainsail area: 382.5 sq ft. Jib area: 233.1 sq ft.

Question 11

How does the HURLEY 30/90 compare to similar sailboats?

Accepted Answer

The HURLEY 30/90 is classified as a Offshore Cruiser by SailPages.com. Key metrics: 30ft LOA, comfort ratio 28.32, capsize ratio 1.77, SA/disp 12.83. SailPages.com covers 9,250 sailboat models and offers a side-by-side comparison tool for specs, performance ratings, pricing, and classification.

LOA	30 ft
LWL	26 ft
Beam	9.5 ft
Draft	4.5 ft
Displacement	10,000 lb
Ballast	3,400 lb
Hull speed1.34·√LWL	6.8 kn

Iforetriangle height	37.3 ft
Jforetriangle base	12.5 ft
Pmainsail luff	31.8 ft
Emainsail foot	8.7 ft
FLforestay	12.5 ft
Mainsail	382.5 sq ft
Jib (100%)	233.1 sq ft
Spinnaker	396.3 sq ft

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