Popular Cruiser Yachts Under 30 Feet Long Overall
Specs & Key Performance Indicators

Welcome to this ever-growing gallery of some of the most popular production cruiser yachts under 30 feet (9.1m) long overall - but as you'll see, it's more than just a gallery.

Small cruising boats like these are ideal for pottering along the coast but, properly equipped and in the right hands of course, are capable of impressive offshore passages. 

The vast majority of cruiser yachts in this size range are sloops but a few, such as the Shannon 28, the Victoria 26 and the Vancouver 27, are cutters.

Cruiser yachts under 30ft featured on this page...

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Many of the cruiser yachts in this category would be ideal for the single-handed Jester Challenge - in fact many have done just that, and those that have are marked with an asterisk*.

It's not at all surprising that almost all of the Jester Challenge cruiser yachts sport a windvane self-steering system...

Behind each of the images there's a lot more information, including:

  • Dimensions & Specifications; 
  • Design Ratios;
  • A summary analysis of the boat's predicted sailing characteristics in terms of performance, stiffness, heaviness, comfort in a seaway and resistance to capsize.

To see it, just click on the image...

Contessa 26

Contessa 26The Contessa 26, a heavy-displacement masthead sloop, was designed by David Sadler and built in the UK by Jeremy Rogers Ltd.
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Westerly GK 29

Westerly GK 29 sailboatThe Westerly GK 29, a masthead sloop, was designed by Mike Pocock and built in the UK by Westerly Marine Ltd.
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Normandy

Normandy sailboatThe Normandy, an ultra-heavy displacement fractional sloop, was designed and built by Laurent Giles in the UK.
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Island Packet 29

An Island Packet 29 sailboat on a mooring ballThe Island Packet 29, a heavy-displacement cutter, was designed by Bob Johnson and built in the USA by Island Packet Yachts.
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Westerly Cirrus 22

A Westerly Cirrus 22 sailboatThe Westerly Cirrus 22 was designed by John Butler and built in the UK by Westerly Marine Ltd.
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Newport 28

A Newport 28 sailboat at anchorThe Newport 28, a fin-keeled sloop, was designed by C&C Design and built in the USA by Capital Yachts Inc.
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Vertue 25

A Vertue 25 sailboatThe Vertue 25, a heavy displacement masthead sloop, was designed by Jack Laurent Giles and built in the UK by E F Elkins Ltd.
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Rossiter Pintail

A Rossiter Pintail sailboatThe Rossiter Pintail, a heavy displacement fractionally rigged sloop, was designed by Hugh Rossiter and built in the UK by Rossiter Yachts Ltd.
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Shannon 28

The Shannon 28 sailboatThe Shannon 28, a heavy displacement cutter, was designed by Walter Shultz and built in the USA by Shannon Boat Company.
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Sadler 26

'Elfion', a Sadler 26 at anchor in the River Yealm in Devon, EnglandThe Sadler 26, an aft-cockpit sloop, was designed by David Sadler and built in the UK by Sadler Yachts.
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MP 27

'West Wind', an MP27 sailboatThe MP27, designed by Matti Pulli and built in Finland by Länsivene Oy
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Beneteau First 28

Beneteau First 28 sailboatThe Beneteau First 28, designed by Jean-Marie Finot and built in France by Beneteau
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Hunter 28.5

A Hunter 28.5 cruiser yachtThe Hunter 28.5, designed by Hunter Design and built in the USA by Hunter Marine
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Etap 28i

An Etap 28i sailboatThe Etap 28i, designed by Harle & Mortain and built in Belgium by Etap
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Flicka 20

a Flicka 20 sailboatThe Flicka 20, designed by Bruce Bingham and built in the USA by Nor'Star Fiberglass Yachts and Pacific Seacraft
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Eventide 26

An Eventide 26 sailboatThe Eventide 26, designed by Maurice Griffiths and built in the UK, mainly by home builders
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Bristol 29.9

The Halsey Herreshoff designed Bristol 29.9 sailboatThe Bristol 29.9, designed by Halsey Herreshoff and built in the USA by Bristol Yachts Inc
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Varne 27

A Varne 27 sailboat under sailThe Varne 27, designed by Duncan Stewart and built in the UK by Varne Marine Ltd
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Great Dane 28

Great Dane 28 sailboat at anchorThe Great Dane 28, designed by Aage Utzon and built in Denmark by Klaus Baess
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Nordica 20*

'Godot', a Nordica 20 sailboatThe Nordica 20, designed by Malta-Muller and built in Canada by Nordica Yachts
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Ericson 28.5

An Ericson 28.5 cruising yacht under sailThe Ericson 28, designed by Bruce King and built in the USA by Ericson Yachts
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Young 88

A Young 88 Cruiser/Racer sailboatThe Young 88, designed by Jim Young and built in New Zealand by Jim Young Marine Ltd
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Macwester 27

A twin-keeeled Macwester 27 sailboatThe Macwester 27, designed by Jim Roy and produced in the UK by Macwester Marine Ltd
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Sadler 29

A Sadler 29 sailboatThe Sadler 29, designed by David Sadler and built in the UK by Sadler Yachts Ltd
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Hurley 24*

The Hurley 24 sailboat 'Pyxi', an entrant in the 2015 Jester ChallengeThe Hurley 24, designed by Ian Anderson and built in the UK by Hurley Marine Ltd
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Westerly Centaur

A Westerly Centaur 26 sailing in light airs on the River Tamar in the UKThe Westerly Centaur, designed by Laurent Giles and built in the UK by Westerly Marine Ltd
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Albin Vega 27*

Sailboat 'Lizzie-G', an entrant in the 2015 Jester ChallengeThe Albin Vega, designed by Per Brohall and built in Sweden by Albin Marine
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Cutlass 27*

Sailboat 'Prime Suspect', an entrant in the 2015 Jester ChallengeThe Cutlass 27, designed by Eric White & Alan Hill and built in the UK by Marine Construction Ltd
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Frances 26*

Sailboat 'Bluegrass', an entrant in the 2015 Jester ChallengeThe Frances 26, designed by Chuck Paine and built in the USA by Morris Yachts
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Victoria 26*

Sailboat 'Shebeca', an entrant in the 2015 Jester Challenge for small sailboatsThe Victoria 26, designed by Chuck Paine and built in the UK by Victoria Marine Ltd
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Hurley 22*

Sailboat 'Duet', an entrant in the 2015 Jester ChallengeThe Hurley 22, designed by Ian Anderson and built in the UK by Hurley Marine Ltd
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Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 26*

Sailboat 'Jocasta', an entrant in the 2015 Jester ChallengeThe Sun Odyssey 26, designed by Phillipe Briand and built in France by Jeanneau
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Dufour 29*

Sailboat 'The Sarah James', an entrant in the 2015 Jester ChallengeThe Dufour 29, designed by Michel Dufour and built in France by Dufour Yachts
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Trapper 501*

Sailboat 'Dolphin of Fowey, an entrant in the 2015 Jester ChallengeThe Trapper 501, designed by Rob Ball and built in the UK by Trapper Yachts Ltd
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Albin Ballad*

Sailboat 'Sixpence', and Albin BalladThe Albin Ballad 30, designed by Rolf Magnusson and built in Sweden by Albin Marine
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Jouet Regent 27*

Sailboat 'Gwezer', a Jouet RegentThe Jouet Regent 27, designed by Jean-Pierre Jouët and built in France by Yachting France
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Royal Cape One Design*

Sailboat 'Foxy Lady', an entrant in the 2015 Jester ChallengeThe Royal Cape One Design, designed by E G van de Stadt and built in South Africa
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Sabre 27*

Sailboat 'Spirit of Venus', an entrant in the 2015 Jester ChallengeThe Sabre 27, designed by Alan Hill and built in the UK by Marine Construction Ltd
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Westerly 22*

Sailboat 'Belgean', an entrant in the 2015 Jester ChallengeThe Westerly 22, designed by Denis Rayner and built in the UK by Westerly Marine Ltd
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Sadler 25*

Sailboat 'Jalina', an entrant in the 2015 Jester ChallengeThe Sadler 25, a masthead sloop, designed by David Sadler and built in the UK by Sadler Yachts Ltd
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Columbia 29 Mk1

A Columbia 29 sailboatThe Columbia 29, designed by Sparkman & Stephens and built in the USA by Columbia Yachts
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Contessa 28

Contessa 38 sailboatThe Contessa 28, designed by Doug Peterson and built in the UK by Jeremy Rogers Ltd
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Vancouver 27

A Vancouver 274 moored on the River Yealm at Newton Ferrers in Devon, UKThe Vancouver 27, designed by Robert Harris and built in Canada, the USA and the UK
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Twister 28

A Twister 28 sailboatThe Twister 28, designed by Kim Holman and built in the UK by Tyler Boat Co Ltd and Uphams Ltd
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Bristol 24

A Bristol 24 sailboatThe Bristol 24, designed by Paul Coble and built in the USA by Bristol Yachts Inc
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Northern 29

A Northern 29 cruising sailboatThe Northern 29, designed by Sparkman & Stephens and built in Canada by Northern Yacht Ltd
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