Helms 30
15 / 45 - score 61%
The Helms 30 is a 30.0ft masthead sloop designed by John Holmes and built in fiberglass by Helms - Jack A. Helms Co. since 1976.
The Helms 30 is a heavy sailboat which is slightly under powered. It is reasonably stable / stiff and has an excellent righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a coastal cruiser.
This boat has a reasonable score and ranks in the top half. It is a good choice.
Helms 30 for sale elsewhere on the web:
Main features 80%
| Model | Helms 30 | ||
| Length | 30 ft (99%) | the closest to 30.04 ft | |
| Beam | 9.33 ft (61%) | the closest to 9 ft | |
| Draft | 4.50 ft | ||
| Country | United states (North America) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
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Ratios 56%
| Sail area / displ. | 15.35 (57%) | the closest to 16.01 | |
| Ballast / displ. | 0 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 333.63 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 29.83 (55%) | the closest to 31.22 | |
| Capsize | 1.76 |
Hull 32%
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with spade rudder | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 23.42 ft (32%) | the closest to 25 ft | |
| Maximum draft | 4.50 ft | ||
| Displacement | 9600 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 0 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 6.48 knots |
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Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 432 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 257 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 175 sq.ft | ||
| I | 40 ft | ||
| J | 12.85 ft | ||
| P | 35 ft | ||
| E | 10 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 30 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 | Helms - Jack A. Helms Co. | ||
| Designer | John Holmes | ||
| First built | 1976 | ||
| Last built | 0 | ?? | |
| Number built | 0 | ?? |