What the fleet has seen
The CS 30, as the fleet has seen it
Derived from the videos the fleet has analysed of this model. ▶ marks open the moment aboard.
The CS 30 is a 9.1-meter masthead sloop designed by Tony Castro and built by Canadian Sailcraft between 1984 and 1990. More than 90 units were produced in its first year, making it the most popular model from CS Yachts. The boat displaces 3628 kg, has a 3.1-meter beam, and a 1.7-meter draft, with shoal draft versions also available. Aboard *Adventureman Dan*, a 1985 CS 30 with a 5.5-foot draft and 10-foot beam served as a budget-friendly liveaboard for solo offshore sailing, covering over 3,500 nautical miles from Ontario, Canada, to the Dominican Republic, including passages through the Erie Canal, Bahamas, and Cuba.0:24 This vessel, powered by a 26-horsepower engine with accessible maintenance, uses a 35-pound Mantis anchor deployed manually due to the absence of a windlass.2:24 Its cockpit features a dodger and bimini, and the interior includes a folding table that converts the salon into a large berth.6:27 A composting toilet system manages waste without odor, and the galley is compact but functional with a two-burner stove. *Lady K Sailing* notes that a CS 30 can range from $20,000 to $50,000, offering a fiberglass hull and internal combustion engine for mobility, and can be used as a powerboat while learning to sail.20:04
