Question 1

What are the specs of the PACIFIC 30?

Accepted Answer

The PACIFIC 30 has the following specifications: 30ft LOA, 8.83ft beam, 4.83ft draft, 9,300lb displacement, 3,999.9lb ballast. Hull type: mono. Rig: Masthead Sloop. Keel: Fin.

Question 2

Who built the PACIFIC 30 and when was it made?

Accepted Answer

Built by J D Marine (CAN), designed by Ray Richards, first built in 1962.

Question 3

Is the PACIFIC 30 good for offshore sailing?

Accepted Answer

The PACIFIC 30 is classified as a Bluewater Cruiser. It has a comfort ratio of 30.61, which means it is very comfortable in a seaway, suitable for extended offshore passages. The capsize screening ratio is 1.68, which is excellent for offshore sailing.

Question 4

How fast is the PACIFIC 30?

Accepted Answer

The PACIFIC 30 has a sail area to displacement ratio of 11.72, which indicates a more conservative sail plan focused on comfort over speed. The displacement to length ratio is 300.33, making it a heavy displacement sailboat.

Question 5

How much does it cost to maintain a PACIFIC 30?

Accepted Answer

Annual maintenance for a PACIFIC 30 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 PACIFIC 30 per year?

Accepted Answer

Annual cost of ownership for the PACIFIC 30 (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 PACIFIC 30?

Accepted Answer

Marina slip costs for the PACIFIC 30 (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 PACIFIC 30?

Accepted Answer

SailPages.com has compiled 2 issues reported for the PACIFIC 30 by owners in sailing-forum discussions and owner-association material, concentrated in structural, 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 PACIFIC 30.

Question 9

What should I look for when buying a PACIFIC 30?

Accepted Answer

When buying a PACIFIC 30, SailPages.com has compiled 2 model-specific issues reported by owners across structural. 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 PACIFIC 30 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 PACIFIC 30?

Accepted Answer

The PACIFIC 30 has the following rig dimensions: I=30.8ft (foretriangle height), J=10ft (foretriangle base), P=27ft (mainsail luff), E=12.5ft (mainsail foot). Mainsail area: 336.3 sq ft. Jib area: 154 sq ft.

Question 11

How does the PACIFIC 30 compare to similar sailboats?

Accepted Answer

The PACIFIC 30 is classified as a Bluewater Cruiser by SailPages.com. Key metrics: 30ft LOA, comfort ratio 30.61, capsize ratio 1.68, SA/disp 11.72. 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	24 ft
Beam	8.83 ft
Draft	4.83 ft
Displacement	9,300 lb
Ballast	3,999.9 lb
Hull speed1.34·√LWL	6.6 kn

Iforetriangle height	30.8 ft
Jforetriangle base	10 ft
Pmainsail luff	27 ft
Emainsail foot	12.5 ft
FLforestay	10 ft
Mainsail	336.3 sq ft
Jib (100%)	154 sq ft
Spinnaker	261.8 sq ft

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