ADMIRALTY 30 OD

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the ADMIRALTY 30 OD a high performance one-design racer?

Absolutely! The ADMIRALTY 30 OD is a unique 30' one-design racer that's easily handled and gives blistering performance. Twenty knots plus can be achieved given the exceptional power to weight ratio and easily driven hull. Its light weight and simple rig make the ADMIRALTY 30 OD easy to sail - the perfect regatta boat.

Can it be a daysailer?

Racing performance is only half the story. The ADMIRALTY 30 OD makes the perfect daysailer because it is so easily handled by a small crew. Roller furling, self-tacking controls for the jib and an asymmetric spinnaker flown from the fixed bowsprit make for simple sail handling.

Most key control lines lead back to a central control pod, bringing them within easy reach of both the helmsman and crew. In fact, the ergonomic design allows the boat to be sailed single-handed with ease. The ADMIRALTY 30 OD is ideal for taking novice friends or family for a fun sail in the sun. Sheet and halyard loads are similar to a high performance dinghy, allowing the boat to be sailed competitively by a crew that doesn’t want to spend hours a day in the gym. After all, it's more fun to be on the water......

A small cabin provides ample stowage space for sails and gear. The lifting keel and rudder, narrow beam and light displacement allow the boat to be ramp launched and recovered with ease.

Is a trailer available for the ADMIRALTY 30 OD?

Yes. A custom-designed trailer is available for boats with lifting keels.

Why is there no interior in the ADMIRALTY 30 OD?

There are several reasons: (a) most sailboat racers never use an interior in a boat this size which is primarily designed for buoy racing, (b) interiors cost a lot of money, (c) interiors add weight, and (d) interiors typically get filled up with "stuff," adding more weight. When is the last time you really needed an interior on a day racer? Have you noticed the prices of boats with interiors, even with minimum fitments?

How long does it take to set up the boat?

The boat can be ready to sail in 30 minutes to an hour depending on whether the mast is rigged.

For dry sailing, is the mast normally left up, and is there a single lift point?

For dry sailing the mast would normally be left up. Lifting straps should be used which makes lifting in and out using a crane very straightforward, especially as the boat is so light. With the lifting keel and rudder, the boat can also be easily launched and recovered using a ramp.

How easy is it to lower the mast?

Raising and lowering the mast on the ADMIRALTY 30 OD is a very easy process for two people without the need for lifting gear. The integral hinge built into the mast foot simplifies the process.

Is it a wet boat to sail?

No, the ADMIRALTY 30 OD is a surprisingly dry boat to sail.

What can I expect to pay for a full-up, race-ready ADMIRALTY 30 OD?

About the same as you would pay for a new Melges 24. If you opt for the trailerable ADMIRALTY 30 OD, the total cost including racing sails and trailer will be about $65,000. That's pretty hard to beat when you consider all of the advantages of the ADMIRALTY 30 OD: two or three crew, no hiking, fixed bowsprit, self-tacking jib, central control of all running rigging (except spinnaker sheets). The only extra costs are instrumentation and the travel time required to take the boat home!

Is the ADMIRALTY 30 OD destined to be a one-design boat?

Absolutely. It is the perfect set-up for fast, fun racing around the buoys, and you don't have to worry about getting four or five or six crew to the regattas! Until we have a sufficient number of ADMIRALTY 30 OD's in the US, the boat will be a great PHRF racer for all the same reasons.

The class rules will be finalized soon; all of the boats are being built to the rules, so sail measurements are all that have to be resolved. We don't see this as an issue for the foreseeable future since it will be awhile before there are a sufficient number of boats to get a class together.

Sailing just got more exciting and affordable!