The Evolution 30 is a 30.0ft fractional sloop designed by Julian Everitt and built in fiberglass by Evolution Yachts Ltd. (UK) between 1980 and 1984.
18 units have been built.
The Evolution 30 is a moderate weight sailboat which is a reasonably good performer. It is very stable / stiff and has a low righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a day-boat.
Main features
| Model | Evolution 30 | ||
| Length | 30 ft | ||
| Beam | 11 ft | ||
| Draft | 1.50 ft | ||
| Country | United Kingdom (Europe) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 17.54 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 40 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 256.84 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 17.68 | ||
| Capsize | 2.30 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull lifting keel | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 23 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 6 ft | ||
| Displacement | 7000 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 2800 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 6.43 knots |
Rigging
| Rigging | Fractional Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 400 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 173.25 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 226.80 sq.ft | ||
| I | 31.50 ft | ||
| J | 11 ft | ||
| P | 36 ft | ||
| E | 12.60 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 | Evolution Yachts Ltd. (UK) | ||
| Designer | Julian Everitt | ||
| First built | 1980 | ||
| Last built | 1984 | ||
| Number built | 18 |