Question 1

What are the specs of the SEIDELMANN 30?

Accepted Answer

The SEIDELMANN 30 has the following specifications: 29.83ft LOA, 12ft beam, 6.83ft draft, 9,400lb displacement, 4,499.8lb ballast. Hull type: mono. Rig: Masthead Sloop. Keel: Variable.

Question 2

Who built the SEIDELMANN 30 and when was it made?

Accepted Answer

Built by Dickerson/Seidelmann, designed by Bob Seidelmann, first built in 1977.

Question 3

Is the SEIDELMANN 30 good for offshore sailing?

Accepted Answer

The SEIDELMANN 30 is classified as a Coastal Cruiser. It has a comfort ratio of 20.07, which means it offers moderate comfort, good for coastal cruising and some offshore work. The capsize screening ratio is 2.28, which is best suited for coastal cruising.

Question 4

How fast is the SEIDELMANN 30?

Accepted Answer

The SEIDELMANN 30 has a sail area to displacement ratio of 16.94, which indicates moderate performance suitable for cruising. The displacement to length ratio is 268.57, making it a moderate displacement sailboat.

Question 5

How much does it cost to maintain a SEIDELMANN 30?

Accepted Answer

Annual maintenance for a SEIDELMANN 30 is estimated at $1.5K – $3.9K. 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 SEIDELMANN 30 per year?

Accepted Answer

Annual cost of ownership for the SEIDELMANN 30 (29.83ft) according to SailPages.com: Maintenance: $1.5K – $3.9K/year (hull, rigging, sails, engine service). Insurance: $500-$2000/year (based on $unknown average value). Marina slip costs by state for a 29.83ft boat: Florida: $5,400-$14,300/year. California: $5,000-$12,500/year. Massachusetts: $3,800-$8,400/year + $1,200 winter storage. New York: $3,800-$10,400/year + $1,200 winter storage. Maryland: $3,600-$6,400/year. Texas: $2,100-$6,400/year. Washington: $4,300-$9,300/year. Michigan: $2,100-$4,600/year + $1,200 winter storage. North Carolina: $3,200-$6,400/year. South Carolina: $4,700-$8,900/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 SEIDELMANN 30?

Accepted Answer

Marina slip costs for the SEIDELMANN 30 (29.83ft) by state according to SailPages.com: Florida: $5,400-$14,300/year. California: $5,000-$12,500/year. Massachusetts: $3,800-$8,400/year + $1,200 winter storage. New York: $3,800-$10,400/year + $1,200 winter storage. Maryland: $3,600-$6,400/year. Texas: $2,100-$6,400/year. Washington: $4,300-$9,300/year. Michigan: $2,100-$4,600/year + $1,200 winter storage. North Carolina: $3,200-$6,400/year. South Carolina: $4,700-$8,900/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 SEIDELMANN 30?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

What should I look for when buying a SEIDELMANN 30?

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

The SEIDELMANN 30 has the following rig dimensions: I=41.2ft (foretriangle height), J=13.5ft (foretriangle base), P=36ft (mainsail luff), E=11ft (mainsail foot). Mainsail area: 491.9 sq ft. Jib area: 278.1 sq ft.

Question 11

How does the SEIDELMANN 30 compare to similar sailboats?

Accepted Answer

The SEIDELMANN 30 is classified as a Coastal Cruiser by SailPages.com. Key metrics: 29.83ft LOA, comfort ratio 20.07, capsize ratio 2.28, SA/disp 16.94. SailPages.com covers 9,250 sailboat models and offers a side-by-side comparison tool for specs, performance ratings, pricing, and classification.

LOA	29.83 ft
LWL	25 ft
Beam	12 ft
Draft	6.83 ft/ 3.5 ft min
Displacement	9,400 lb
Ballast	4,499.8 lb
Hull speed1.34·√LWL	6.7 kn

Iforetriangle height	41.2 ft
Jforetriangle base	13.5 ft
Pmainsail luff	36 ft
Emainsail foot	11 ft
FLforestay	13.5 ft
Mainsail	491.9 sq ft
Jib (100%)	278.1 sq ft
Spinnaker	472.8 sq ft

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