Controversy 30


6 / 1388 - score 76%

This boat has a good score and ranks in the top quarter. It is an excellent choice.

The Controversy 30 is a 31.17ft masthead sloop designed by E. F. Butler and built in wood by Mount Desert Yacht Yard since 1960.

The Controversy 30 is a moderate weight sailboat which is under powered. It is not stiff and has an excellent righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a heavy bluewater cruising boat.

Main features


Model Controversy 30
Length 31.17 ft
Beam 5.42 ft
Draft 5.25 ft
Country United states (North America)
Estimated price $ 0 ??

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Ratios - score 78%


Sail area / displ. 13.90 - score 45% highest
Ballast / displ. 29.73 % - score 44% highest
Displ. / length 261.22 - score 100% approximately 260
Comfort ratio 64.38 - score 100% highest
Capsize 0.97 - score 100% lowest

Hull - score 73%


Hull type Monohull fin keel mono
Construction Wood
Waterline length 26.67 ft
Maximum draft 5.25 ft
Displacement 11100 lbs
Ballast 3300 lbs
Hull speed 6.92 knots - score 46% highest

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Rigging


Rigging Masthead Sloop
Sail area (100%) 432 sq.ft
Air draft 0 ft ??
Sail area fore 212.94 sq.ft
Sail area main 219.10 sq.ft
I 36.40 ft
J 11.70 ft
P 31.30 ft
E 14 ft

Engine


Nb engines 1
Total power 0 HP
Fuel capacity 0 gals

Accommodations


Water capacity 0 gals
Headroom 0 ft
Nb of cabins 0
Nb of berths 0
Nb heads 0

Builder data


Builder Mount Desert Yacht Yard
Designer E. F. Butler
First built 1960
Last built 0 ??
Number built 0 ??

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