OLSON 30
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 30 ft |
| LWL | 27.5 ft |
| Beam | 9.33 ft |
| Draft | 5.08 ft |
| Displacement | 3,600 lb |
| Ballast | 1,800 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 7.0 kn |
Rig & Sails
| Iforetriangle height | 35.92 ft |
| Jforetriangle base | 11.78 ft |
| Pmainsail luff | 35.76 ft |
| Emainsail foot | 9.84 ft |
| FLforestay | 11.8 ft |
| Mainsail | 401.6 sq ft |
| Jib (100%) | 211.6 sq ft |
| Spinnaker | 359.7 sq ft |
About the OLSON 30
7 HP BMW diesel offered as an option. A significantly modified version, the OLSON 29, was introduced in 1984.
Performance
ORC Performance Data(6 certificates)
Measured performance data from ORC (Offshore Racing Congress) certificates.
Polar Diagram
Boat speed (kn) vs. true wind angle. Source: ORC
Racing Ratings
Triple Number
ORC Measured
Sail Areas (ORC)
Speed Table (kn)
| TWA \ TWS | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 20 | 24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52° | 5.4 | 6.3 | 6.7 | 6.9 | 7.0 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.1 |
| 60° | 5.7 | 6.5 | 6.9 | 7.1 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.4 | 7.4 |
| 75° | 5.9 | 6.6 | 7.0 | 7.3 | 7.6 | 7.8 | 8.0 | 8.1 |
| 90° | 5.7 | 6.5 | 7.0 | 7.4 | 7.8 | 8.1 | 8.6 | 9.0 |
| 110° | 5.4 | 6.5 | 7.1 | 7.6 | 8.1 | 8.6 | 9.4 | 10.1 |
| 120° | 5.2 | 6.3 | 7.0 | 7.6 | 8.2 | 8.8 | 10.3 | 11.8 |
| 135° | 4.7 | 5.9 | 6.7 | 7.2 | 7.8 | 8.4 | 10.2 | 13.5 |
| 150° | 4.0 | 5.0 | 6.0 | 6.7 | 7.2 | 7.7 | 8.9 | 11.6 |
| Beat VMG | 3.5 | 4.3 | 4.8 | 5.0 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.0 |
| Run VMG | 3.4 | 4.4 | 5.2 | 5.9 | 6.4 | 6.9 | 7.8 | 10.0 |
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Estimated Value
Low ConfidenceEstimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 30ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Articles & Reviews
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
6 reported issues across 4 systems for the OLSON 30, compiled from owner reports in sailing forums and owner-association material.
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