The Elite 30 is a 31.0ft fractional sloop designed by Philippe Briand and built in fiberglass by Alliaura marine (Kirie) between 1984 and 1990.
300 units have been built.
The Elite 30 is a light sailboat which is a high performer. It is very stable / stiff and has a low righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a racing boat. The fuel capacity is originally very small. There is a very short water supply range.
Main features
| Model | Elite 30 | ||
| Length | 31 ft | ||
| Beam | 10.83 ft | ||
| Draft | 5.58 ft | ||
| Country | France (Europe) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 20.54 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 41.35 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 170.43 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 13.96 | ||
| Capsize | 2.42 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with spade rudder | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 24.67 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 5.58 ft | ||
| Displacement | 5732 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 2370 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 6.66 knots |
Rigging
| Rigging | Fractional Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 410 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 161.60 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 248.40 sq.ft | ||
| I | 32.32 ft | ||
| J | 10 ft | ||
| P | 36.80 ft | ||
| E | 13.50 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 9 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 15 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 30 gals | ||
| Headroom | 0 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
| Nb of berths | 0 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
| Builder | Alliaura marine (Kirie) | ||
| Designer | Philippe Briand | ||
| First built | 1984 | ||
| Last built | 1990 | ||
| Number built | 300 |