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Seller's Description

This is a project boat, and will require some work to be in racing condition. It is Hull #3 of 5 Moore 30s ever built. They have a great history and could be turned into an extremely fast beer can racer. One of the first ULDBs weighing 2500lbs with hiking wings, an idea that would later turn into the ultimate and ultra 30s. The original beam was 14’ at some point which was cutdown to 11” but there is still more deck space than any other 30 footer. Most of the hull and deck work is cosmetic, the mast needs attention, and deck hardware could be made to work but modernizing would make the boat much more competitive. It comes with a very limited sail inventory. PHRFs around 50.

Mast&Rigging: The boat comes with 2 masts. Neither is the original as it was broken years ago. The mast seen in the photos is a sketchy one the previous owner found. It’s questionable so I acquired a Kiwi 35 rig which is in much better condition as well as almost identical to the original. That being said you will need to make/adapt the step and standing rigging to fit, as well as outfit it with new running rigging, and some hardware.

Deck organizers, clutches, and Jib cars are usable but could benefit from some attention. All of the Harken winches are in good shape.

Hull and Deck Condition: Ron Moore is known for his excellent build quality and it shows as there are no signs of delam in the foam core construction of the hull or deck. The wings need attention where there were cut down (glass work). Some core has been crushed in areas where headwear was improperly mounted. There are old mounting holes throughout. Plan to fill holes and repaint the at the very least. She has been dry under shrink wrapped for the past two years.

Keel: Fixed fin with a small bulb. Needs fairing where lead was added to the bulb. There is a center lift eye but I haven’t used it.

Sail inventory: One aramid main that could be a practice sail, and a few other junk sails.

Trailer: Custom LoadRite in decent condition. Before going long distances you might want to replace the tires and pack the bearings. Surge brake condition is unknown. It made a 400 mile trip 3 years ago.

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Specs

Designer
Gary Mull
Builder
Moore Sailboats
Associations
?
# Built
5
Hull
Monohull
Keel
Fin
Rudder
?
Construction
FG

Dimensions

Length Overall
29 11 / 9.1 m
Waterline Length
26 2 / 8 m
Beam
14 0 / 4.3 m
Draft
6 5 / 2 m
Displacement
2,000 lb / 907 kg
Ballast
800 lb / 363 kg

Rig and Sails

Type
Sloop
Reported Sail Area
466′² / 43.3 m²
Total Sail Area
465′² / 43.2 m²
Mainsail
Sail Area
265′² / 24.6 m²
P
38 5 / 11.7 m
E
13 8 / 4.2 m
Air Draft
?
Foresail
Sail Area
201′² / 18.7 m²
I
36 6 / 11.1 m
J
10 11 / 3.4 m
Forestay Length
38 1 / 11.6 m
Spinnaker
SPL/TPS
12 6 / 3.8 m
ISP
?

Auxilary Power

Make
?
Model
?
HP
?
Fuel Type
?
Fuel Capacity
?
Engine Hours
?

Accomodations

Water Capacity
?
Holding Tank Capacity
?
Headroom
?
Cabins
?

Calculations

Hull Speed
12.6 kn
Classic: 6.87 kn

Hull Speed

The theoretical maximum speed that a displacement hull can move efficiently through the water is determined by it's waterline length and displacement. It may be unable to reach this speed if the boat is underpowered or heavily loaded, though it may exceed this speed given enough power. Read more.

Formula

Classic hull speed formula:

Hull Speed = 1.34 x √LWL

A more accurate formula devised by Dave Gerr in The Propeller Handbook replaces the Speed/Length ratio constant of 1.34 with a calculation based on the Displacement/Length ratio.

Max Speed/Length ratio = 8.26 ÷ Displacement/Length ratio.311
Hull Speed = Max Speed/Length ratio x √LWL

12.58 knots
Classic formula: 6.87 knots
Sail Area/Displacement
47.0
>20: high performance

Sail Area / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the power of the sails relative to the weight of the boat. The higher the number, the higher the performance, but the harder the boat will be to handle. This ratio is a "non-dimensional" value that facilitates comparisons between boats of different types and sizes. Read more.

Formula

SA/D = SA ÷ (D ÷ 64)2/3

  • SA: Sail area in square feet, derived by adding the mainsail area to 100% of the foretriangle area (the lateral area above the deck between the mast and the forestay).
  • D: Displacement in pounds.
46.97
<16: under powered
16-20: good performance
>20: high performance
Ballast/Displacement
40.0
>40: stiffer, more powerful

Ballast / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the stability of a boat's hull that suggests how well a monohull will stand up to its sails. The ballast displacement ratio indicates how much of the weight of a boat is placed for maximum stability against capsizing and is an indicator of stiffness and resistance to capsize.

Formula

Ballast / Displacement * 100

40.02
<40: less stiff, less powerful
>40: stiffer, more powerful
Displacement/Length
49.4
<100: Ultralight

Displacement / Length Ratio

A measure of the weight of the boat relative to it's length at the waterline. The higher a boat’s D/L ratio, the more easily it will carry a load and the more comfortable its motion will be. The lower a boat's ratio is, the less power it takes to drive the boat to its nominal hull speed or beyond. Read more.

Formula

D/L = (D ÷ 2240) ÷ (0.01 x LWL)³

  • D: Displacement of the boat in pounds.
  • LWL: Waterline length in feet
49.37
<100: ultralight
100-200: light
200-300: moderate
300-400: heavy
>400: very heavy
Comfort Ratio
3.3
<20: lightweight racing boat

Comfort Ratio

This ratio assess how quickly and abruptly a boat’s hull reacts to waves in a significant seaway, these being the elements of a boat’s motion most likely to cause seasickness. Read more.

Formula

Comfort ratio = D ÷ (.65 x (.7 LWL + .3 LOA) x Beam1.33)

  • D: Displacement of the boat in pounds
  • LWL: Waterline length in feet
  • LOA: Length overall in feet
  • Beam: Width of boat at the widest point in feet
3.33
<20: lightweight racing boat
20-30: coastal cruiser
30-40: moderate bluewater cruising boat
40-50: heavy bluewater boat
>50: extremely heavy bluewater boat
Capsize Screening
4.5
>2.0: better suited for coastal cruising

Capsize Screening Formula

This formula attempts to indicate whether a given boat might be too wide and light to readily right itself after being overturned in extreme conditions. Read more.

Formula

CSV = Beam ÷ ³√(D / 64)

  • Beam: Width of boat at the widest point in feet
  • D: Displacement of the boat in pounds
4.45
<2: better suited for ocean passages
>2: better suited for coastal cruising

Notes

The 14’ beam includes this yachts hiking ‘wings’.
A photo has been promised.

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