BoatsLinjett 30

Linjett 30

Masthead Sloop · Fin keel, spade rudder · 1973–1979

An IOR half-ton racer designed by the Gustafssons, frequently finished by owners from factory-supplied kits

Designed by Jan Gustafsson & Mats Gustafsson, built by Rosattra Batvarv AB.

LOA
Beam
Draft (max)
Displacement
Ballast
Hull type
Fin w/spade Rudder

Is it for you?

Character

Where this design lands on the numbers a shopper trusts — read straight from her own ratios.

LivelySea-kindly

Her moderate displacement on a moderate beam gives 22 — a moderate, middle-of-the-road motion.

Comfort ratio 22
CoastalBluewater

2.00 — right around the 2.0 line, the edge between coastal and offshore.

Capsize screening 2.00
LightHeavy

261 — moderately heavy for her waterline, a balanced cruising weight.

Displacement / length 261
EasygoingPowered-up

15.9 — moderate power for her weight; steady, all-round performance.

Sail area / displacement 15.9
TenderStiff

37% of her weight is ballast — moderately stiff, a middle-of-the-road stability.

Ballast 37%

A balanced, easily-driven cruiser — comfortable and forgiving for coastal work.

The record

Full specifications

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Dimensions
Weights
Ballast / displacement
37.1%
Rig & sail area
Rig
Masthead Sloop
Ratios
SA / displacement
15.9
Displacement / length
261.4
Comfort ratio
22.4
Capsize screening
2.00
Hull speed
6.5 kn
Pounds / inch immersion
830
Hull
Hull type
Fin w/spade rudder
Construction
Fiberglass
Production
Years built
1973–1979
Units built
112
Designer
Jan Gustafsson, Mats Gustafsson
Builder
Rosattra Batvarv AB, Linjett Boats (Rosattra Batvarv)

Boats like this, on the water

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Cal 2-298.84 mSame hull familyNear-identical lengthAn upgraded cruising variant of the standard 29, featuring enhanced equipment and a masthead rig
Islander Yachts Bahama 309.12 mSame hull family0.2 m longerA 1973-1985 production masthead sloop sharing its hull with the Islander 30 MKII and featuring a balanced fin keel
Lancer 30-28.99 mSame hull familyNear-identical lengthA masthead sloop derived from the original C&C 30 moulds, offering a stable fin-keel platform for coastal cruising
Pearson Yachts 309.08 mSame hull familyNear-identical lengthA Bill Shaw-designed masthead sloop with over 1,000 hulls built, balancing a stiff 43% ballast ratio for coastal cruising
Bristol Yachts 29.99.12 mSame hull family0.2 m longerA 1977-1986 masthead sloop featuring a tall rig option and a choice between fixed keel or keel-centreboard configurations
Tartan Marine 30009.13 mSame hull family0.2 m longerA Sparkman & Stephens design available with either a fixed keel or a keel-centerboard for flexible shoal-water access

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