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	??