Olson 30 Information
The Olson 30 is the product of George Olson’s inspiration to build an ultra light rocket, designed to excel in light and heavy conditions, and to scream downwind. The Olson 30 was built from 1978to 1984; 255 were reported built, however, the highest hull number reported still to be in existence is #246.
| LOA | 30′ 0 “ | |
| LWL | 27′ 6 “ | |
| Beam | 9′ 4 “ | |
| Dspl. | 3,600 lbs. | |
| Ballast: Fin | 1,800 lbs | |
| Draft: Fin | 5′ 1 “ | |
| Sail Area (sq ft) | Main + 100% F/T 380 | |
| Sail Area (sq ft) Spinnaker | 761 | |
| PHRF | 102 | |
| MORC | 30.2 | |
| Sail Dimensions | I = 36′ 0″ J = 11′ 9″ P = 31′ 6″ E = 10′ 9″ |
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| Construction: Hull | FG/Balsa | |
| Construction: Deck | FG/Balsa | |
Here is a sample ORR certificate for an inboard-powered Olson 30.
1988 USSailing Polars for an Olson 30
Click here for the .psd version of the logo.
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