Bermuda 30
Description
The Bermuda 30 (also known as the Cheoy Lee Bermuda 30) is a classic cruising sailboat built by Cheoy Lee Shipyard in Hong Kong from approximately 1962 to 1967. It is an enlarged and adapted version of the famous Herreshoff H-28 offshore ketch design by L. Francis Herreshoff, emphasizing comfortable, seaworthy family cruising rather than high performance racing. Early examples were often constructed in teak wood (highly regarded for durability and aesthetics), with some later ones in fiberglass. These boats were among Cheoy Lee's first "yachts" and remain popular among enthusiasts for their timeless lines, easy handling, and bluewater capabilities despite their modest size.
Construction Details
| Designer | L. Francis Herreshoff |
|---|---|
| Builder | Cheoy Lee |
| Length | 29.580 ft |
| LOA | 30.000 ft |
| LWL | 24.000 ft |
| Beam | 8.750 ft |
| Displacement | 12500 lb |
| Max Draft | 3.667 ft |
| Year Built | 1962 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 30.50 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 8.66 ft |
| p | 26.50 ft |
| e | 12.66 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30.50 ft | 8.66 ft | 26.50 ft | 12.66 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
Bermuda 30 - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 26.5 ft - (8077 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 12.66 ft - (3859 mm) |
| Leech | * 28.76 ft - (8766 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88.01 ° |
| Diagonal | * 28.97 ft - (8830 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 6 in - (152 mm) |
| Area | 167.51 ft² |
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Bermuda 30 - JIBSAIL
| Luff | * 25.36 ft - (7730 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 11.26 ft - (3432 mm) |
| Leech | * 22.43 ft - (6837 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 9.96 ft - (3036 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12 ° |
| Area | 126.24 ft² |
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Bermuda 30 - GENOA
| Luff | * 30.12 ft - (9181 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 13.81 ft - (4209 mm) |
| Leech | * 28.56 ft - (8705 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 12.99 ft - (3959 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4 ° |
| Area | 195.64 ft² |
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Bermuda 30 - SPINNAKER
| Stays | * 30.12 ft - (9181 mm) |
|---|---|
| MidGirth | * 15.59 ft - (4752 mm) |
| Foot | * 15.59 ft - (4752 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | 399.14 ft² |
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