Question 1

What are the specs of the SOTO 30?

Accepted Answer

The SOTO 30 has the following specifications: 30.25ft LOA, 9.65ft beam, 6.56ft draft, 3,748lb displacement, 1,917.9lb ballast. Hull type: mono. Rig: Fractional Sloop. Keel: Fin.

Question 2

Who built the SOTO 30 and when was it made?

Accepted Answer

Built by M Boats (CHINA), designed by Javier Soto Acebal, first built in 2009, 4 units were produced.

Question 3

Is the SOTO 30 good for offshore sailing?

Accepted Answer

The SOTO 30 is classified as a Performance Racer. It has a comfort ratio of 9.71, which means it has a sportier ride, better suited for coastal and protected waters. The capsize screening ratio is 2.49, which is best suited for coastal cruising.

Question 4

How fast is the SOTO 30?

Accepted Answer

The SOTO 30 has a sail area to displacement ratio of 32.05, which indicates high performance and good speed potential. The displacement to length ratio is 71.23, making it a light displacement sailboat.

Question 5

How much does it cost to maintain a SOTO 30?

Accepted Answer

Annual maintenance for a SOTO 30 is estimated at $1.2K – $3.1K. 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 SOTO 30 per year?

Accepted Answer

Annual cost of ownership for the SOTO 30 (30.25ft) according to SailPages.com: Maintenance: $1.2K – $3.1K/year (hull, rigging, sails, engine service). Insurance: $500-$2000/year (based on $unknown average value). Marina slip costs by state for a 30.25ft boat: Florida: $5,400-$14,500/year. California: $5,100-$12,700/year. Massachusetts: $3,800-$8,500/year + $1,200 winter storage. New York: $3,800-$10,600/year + $1,200 winter storage. Maryland: $3,600-$6,500/year. Texas: $2,200-$6,500/year. Washington: $4,400-$9,400/year. Michigan: $2,100-$4,700/year + $1,200 winter storage. North Carolina: $3,300-$6,500/year. South Carolina: $4,700-$9,100/year. Total annual cost ranges from approximately $4K to $23K 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 SOTO 30?

Accepted Answer

Marina slip costs for the SOTO 30 (30.25ft) by state according to SailPages.com: Florida: $5,400-$14,500/year. California: $5,100-$12,700/year. Massachusetts: $3,800-$8,500/year + $1,200 winter storage. New York: $3,800-$10,600/year + $1,200 winter storage. Maryland: $3,600-$6,500/year. Texas: $2,200-$6,500/year. Washington: $4,400-$9,400/year. Michigan: $2,100-$4,700/year + $1,200 winter storage. North Carolina: $3,300-$6,500/year. South Carolina: $4,700-$9,100/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 SOTO 30?

Accepted Answer

SailPages.com has compiled 1 issues reported for the SOTO 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 SOTO 30.

Question 9

What should I look for when buying a SOTO 30?

Accepted Answer

When buying a SOTO 30, SailPages.com has compiled 1 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 SOTO 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 SOTO 30?

Accepted Answer

The SOTO 30 has the following rig dimensions: I=37.53ft (foretriangle height), J=11.71ft (foretriangle base), P=38.39ft (mainsail luff), E=13.68ft (mainsail foot). Mainsail area: 503.3 sq ft. Jib area: 219.7 sq ft.

Question 11

How does the SOTO 30 compare to similar sailboats?

Accepted Answer

The SOTO 30 is classified as a Performance Racer by SailPages.com. Key metrics: 30.25ft LOA, comfort ratio 9.71, capsize ratio 2.49, SA/disp 32.05. SailPages.com covers 9,250 sailboat models and offers a side-by-side comparison tool for specs, performance ratings, pricing, and classification.

LOA	30.25 ft
LWL	28.64 ft
Beam	9.65 ft
Draft	6.56 ft
Displacement	3,748 lb
Ballast	1,917.9 lb
Hull speed1.34·√LWL	7.2 kn

Iforetriangle height	37.53 ft
Jforetriangle base	11.71 ft
Pmainsail luff	38.39 ft
Emainsail foot	13.68 ft
FLforestay	11.7 ft
Mainsail	503.3 sq ft
Jib (100%)	219.7 sq ft
Spinnaker	721.8 sq ft

TWA \ TWS	6	8	10	12	14	16	20
52°	6.0	6.9	7.3	7.5	7.6	7.7	7.9
60°	6.4	7.1	7.6	7.8	8.0	8.1	8.4
75°	6.6	7.3	7.9	8.4	8.7	8.9	9.3
90°	6.5	7.3	7.9	8.6	9.3	9.8	10.3
110°	6.6	7.5	8.3	8.8	9.4	10.0	11.8
120°	6.4	7.4	8.3	9.2	9.8	10.6	12.1
135°	5.7	7.0	7.8	8.8	10.0	11.4	13.4
150°	4.8	6.1	7.0	7.7	8.6	9.7	13.0
Beat VMG	3.9	4.8	5.2	5.3	5.4	5.5	5.5
Run VMG	4.2	5.3	6.0	6.7	7.4	8.4	11.2

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