Wavelength 30
Description
The Wavelength 30 is a lightweight, performance-oriented racer-cruiser designed by Paul Lindenberg (the same Florida-based naval architect behind the Wavelength 24 and Lindenberg series you asked about earlier). It was built by W. D. Schock Corp. in California from 1980 to 1981, with a very limited production run (likely around 10–13 hulls total, based on archival notes). The design evolved from the prototype Lindenberg 30 (named Wavelength, with only ~3 hulls built directly by Lindenberg Yachts), incorporating refinements for better balance between speed and modest cruising amenities. It features fiberglass construction, a fin keel with spade rudder (internally mounted for clean flow), a masthead sloop rig with generous sail area for strong light-to-moderate wind performance, a reverse transom, tiller steering, and a simple interior (typically 4–6 berths in V-forward, saloon settees, quarter berth, basic galley/heads). Known for quick acceleration, good upwind pointing, and planing potential downwind in club/PHRF racing—though it's a bit tender in heavy air and prioritizes performance over heavy bluewater tankage/comfort.
Construction Details
| Designer | Paul Lindenberg |
|---|---|
| Builder | W.D. Schock Corp. (USA) |
| Length | 29.950 ft |
| LOA | 29.950 ft |
| LWL | 26.750 ft |
| Beam | 10.000 ft |
| Displacement | 7000 lb |
| Ballast | 3100 lb |
| Max Draft | 5.250 ft |
| Year Built | 180 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 41 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 12 ft |
| p | 36 ft |
| e | 11 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 ft | 12 ft | 36 ft | 11 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
Wavelength 30 - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 36 ft - (10973 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 11 ft - (3353 mm) |
| Leech | * 37.03 ft - (11287 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 37.27 ft - (11360 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 5.25 in - (133 mm) |
| Area | * 204.67 ft² |
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Wavelength 30 - JIBSAIL
| Luff | * 34.18 ft - (10418 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 15.68 ft - (4779 mm) |
| Leech | * 30.11 ft - (9178 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115.08 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 13.81 ft - (4209 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 11.95 ° |
| Area | * 236.03 ft² |
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Wavelength 30 - GENOA
| Luff | * 40.58 ft - (12369 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 19.19 ft - (5849 mm) |
| Leech | * 38.41 ft - (11707 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 18 ft - (5486 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 3.96 ° |
| Area | * 365.24 ft² |
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Wavelength 30 - ASYMMETRICAL
| Luff | * 40.58 ft - (12369 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 19.8 ft - (6035 mm) |
| Leech | * 37.33 ft - (11378 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 603 ft² |
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Wavelength 30 - SPINNAKER
| Stays | * 40.58 ft - (12369 mm) |
|---|---|
| MidGirth | * 21.6 ft - (6584 mm) |
| Foot | * 21.6 ft - (6584 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | * 745 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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