Question 1

What are the specs of the WAVELENGTH 30?

Accepted Answer

The WAVELENGTH 30 has the following specifications: 29.95ft LOA, 10ft beam, 5.25ft draft, 7,000lb displacement, 3,100.3lb ballast. Hull type: mono. Rig: Masthead Sloop. Keel: Fin.

Question 2

Who built the WAVELENGTH 30 and when was it made?

Accepted Answer

Built by W. D. Schock Corp.(USA), designed by Paul Lindenberg, first built in 1980, with production ending in 1981, 10 units were produced.

Question 3

Is the WAVELENGTH 30 good for offshore sailing?

Accepted Answer

The WAVELENGTH 30 is classified as a Racer/Cruiser. It has a comfort ratio of 18.18, which means it has a sportier ride, better suited for coastal and protected waters. The capsize screening ratio is 2.09, which is acceptable for offshore use.

Question 4

How fast is the WAVELENGTH 30?

Accepted Answer

The WAVELENGTH 30 has a sail area to displacement ratio of 19.47, which indicates moderate performance suitable for cruising. The displacement to length ratio is 163.26, making it a light displacement sailboat.

Question 5

How much does it cost to maintain a WAVELENGTH 30?

Accepted Answer

Annual maintenance for a WAVELENGTH 30 is estimated at $1.4K – $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 WAVELENGTH 30 per year?

Accepted Answer

Annual cost of ownership for the WAVELENGTH 30 (29.95ft) according to SailPages.com: Maintenance: $1.4K – $3.9K/year (hull, rigging, sails, engine service). Insurance: $500-$2000/year (based on $unknown average value). Marina slip costs by state for a 29.95ft 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-$9,300/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 WAVELENGTH 30?

Accepted Answer

Marina slip costs for the WAVELENGTH 30 (29.95ft) 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-$9,300/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 WAVELENGTH 30?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

What should I look for when buying a WAVELENGTH 30?

Accepted Answer

When buying a WAVELENGTH 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 WAVELENGTH 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 WAVELENGTH 30?

Accepted Answer

The WAVELENGTH 30 has the following rig dimensions: I=41ft (foretriangle height), J=12ft (foretriangle base), P=36ft (mainsail luff), E=11ft (mainsail foot). Mainsail area: 459.8 sq ft. Jib area: 246 sq ft.

Question 11

How does the WAVELENGTH 30 compare to similar sailboats?

Accepted Answer

The WAVELENGTH 30 is classified as a Racer/Cruiser by SailPages.com. Key metrics: 29.95ft LOA, comfort ratio 18.18, capsize ratio 2.09, SA/disp 19.47. SailPages.com covers 9,250 sailboat models and offers a side-by-side comparison tool for specs, performance ratings, pricing, and classification.

LOA	29.95 ft
LWL	26.75 ft
Beam	10 ft
Draft	5.25 ft
Displacement	7,000 lb
Ballast	3,100.3 lb
Hull speed1.34·√LWL	6.9 kn

Iforetriangle height	41 ft
Jforetriangle base	12 ft
Pmainsail luff	36 ft
Emainsail foot	11 ft
FLforestay	12 ft
Mainsail	459.8 sq ft
Jib (100%)	246 sq ft
Spinnaker	418.2 sq ft

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