Metalmast 30
Description
The Metalmast 30 is a high-performance, lightweight racer-cruiser designed by Peter D. Canning and built by Metalmast Marine (Putnam, Connecticut, USA) in the early 1980s, with very limited production (likely fewer than 20–30 hulls due to the boutique nature of the yard and the niche market). It features a vacuum-bagged fiberglass/Kevlar composite hull with foam core for stiffness and reduced weight, a fin keel with spade rudder for excellent upwind agility and responsiveness, a tall fractional sloop rig optimized for speed in moderate-to-strong winds, and a minimalist, functional interior (berths for 4–5, small galley/heads) focused on racing with occasional cruising capability—known for its quick acceleration, good pointing ability, and fun, rewarding sailing in club or MORC/PHRF events.
Construction Details
| Designer | Peter Canning |
|---|---|
| Builder | Metalmast Marine (USA) |
| Length | 30.000 ft |
| LOA | 30.000 ft |
| LWL | 23.750 ft |
| Beam | 10.170 ft |
| Displacement | 6500 lb |
| Ballast | 2800 lb |
| Max Draft | 5.500 ft |
| Year Built | 1981 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 36.58 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 11.50 ft |
| p | 39 ft |
| e | 13 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36.58 ft | 11.50 ft | 39 ft | 13 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
Metalmast 30 - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 39 ft - (11887 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 13 ft - (3962 mm) |
| Leech | * 40.41 ft - (12317 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 40.68 ft - (12399 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 6 in - (152 mm) |
| Area | * 261.88 ft² |
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Metalmast 30 - JIBSAIL
| Luff | * 30.68 ft - (9351 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 15.18 ft - (4627 mm) |
| Leech | * 26.72 ft - (8144 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 114.96 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 13.22 ft - (4029 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 11.98 ° |
| Area | * 202.8 ft² |
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Metalmast 30 - GENOA
| Luff | 36 ft - (10973 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 16.083 ft - (4902 mm) |
| Leech | 33.75 ft - (10287 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 130.52 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 15.01 ft - (4575 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 3.58 ° |
| Area | * 270.21 ft² |
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Metalmast 30 - GENOA
| Luff | * 36.43 ft - (11104 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 18.53 ft - (5648 mm) |
| Leech | * 34.31 ft - (10458 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 17.25 ft - (5258 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 3.98 ° |
| Area | * 314.18 ft² |
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Metalmast 30 - DRIFTER
| Luff | * 36.43 ft - (11104 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 19.27 ft - (5873 mm) |
| Leech | * 32.75 ft - (9982 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perp | * 17.25 ft - (5258 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 9.02 ° |
| Area | * 314.19 ft² |
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Metalmast 30 - ASYMMETRICAL
| Luff | * 36.43 ft - (11104 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 18.97 ft - (5782 mm) |
| Leech | * 33.52 ft - (10217 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 518 ft² |
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Metalmast 30 - SPINNAKER
| Stays | * 36.43 ft - (11104 mm) |
|---|---|
| MidGirth | * 20.7 ft - (6309 mm) |
| Foot | * 20.7 ft - (6309 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | * 641 ft² |
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Metalmast 30 - STORMJIB
| Luff | 21 ft - (6401 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 8.58 ft - (2615 mm) |
| Leech | 17.33 ft - (5282 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 60 % |
| Length Perp | * 6.9 ft - (2103 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 19.04 ° |
| Area | * 72.43 ft² |
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Metalmast 30 - STORMTRYSAIL
| Luff | * 14.57 ft - (4441 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 13.4 ft - (4084 mm) |
| Leech | * 12.14 ft - (3700 mm) |
| Length Perp | * 12.14 ft - (3700 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * -25 ° |
| Area | * 76 ft² |
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Disclaimer. Boats are not all the same -- even when produced in the same factory of the same model. Sailrite does its best to publish accurate dimensions, but we often find it worthwhile to have our customers measure their boats carefully before we produce kits for them. You should take the same precautions, especially when the data is not from Sailrite. The information on this site is not guaranteed to be accurate. Sailrite offers this content as a service to our community, but takes no responsibility for the reliability of the data provided.
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