Etchells
Bashford Boat Builders · designed by E. W. Etchells · 1966
keelboatBermuda rigUnited States
The Etchells is a 30-foot bermuda rig sailboat designed by E. W. Etchells and built by Bashford Boat Builders, first launched in 1966.
General
| Builder | Bashford Boat Builders |
|---|---|
| Designer | E. W. Etchells |
| Years built | 1966 |
| Hull type | keelboat |
| Rig type | Bermuda rig |
| Construction | fiberglass |
| Origin | United States |
Dimensions
| LOA | 30.18 ft9.20 m |
|---|---|
| LWL | 22.00 ft6.71 m |
| Beam | 6.89 ft2.10 m |
| Draft (max) | 4.50 ft1.37 m |
| Displacement | 3,325 lb1,508 kg |
| Ballast | 2,175 lb987 kg |
| Sail Area | 297 ft²27.6 m² |
Design ratios
Computed from the specs above using the standard formulas. Try the sailboat calculators with your own numbers.
SA / Displacement 21.33 Performance / racer — powered up
Ballast / Displacement 65.4 % Higher = stiffer / more sail-carrying power
Displacement / Length 139 Light
Comfort Ratio 16.1 Racing / light coastal
Capsize Screening 1.85 Suited to offshore passages (≤ 2.0)
Hull Speed 6.3 kn Theoretical max displacement speed
How these numbers are calculated
- SA / Displacement
SA ÷ (Disp ÷ 64)^(2/3)— Power-to-weight. < 16 under-canvassed, 16–20 cruiser, > 20 racer.- Ballast / Displacement
Ballast ÷ Disp × 100— Stability/stiffness. Higher carries sail better.- Displacement / Length
Disp(lt) ÷ (0.01 · LWL)³— < 100 ultralight, 100–200 light, 200–300 moderate, > 300 heavy.- Comfort Ratio (Brewer)
Disp ÷ (0.65 · (0.7·LWL + 0.3·LOA) · Beam^1.33)— Motion in a seaway. Higher = more comfortable offshore.- Capsize Screening
Beam ÷ (Disp ÷ 64)^(1/3)— ≤ 2.0 favored for offshore; > 2.0 better for coastal use.- Hull Speed
1.34 · √LWL— Theoretical max displacement speed in knots.
Estimated price
$23,500 typical range $19,000 – $28,000
⚠ Rough estimate only — not market data. Derived from a simple model based on length and hull age; actual asking prices vary widely with condition, equipment, engine hours and location.
