Ross 830
Description
The Ross 830 is a distinctive 27.23-foot performance cruiser designed by Murray Ross and built by Ross Marine in New Zealand starting in 1981. This ultralight sailboat features fiberglass construction with a unique lifting keel configuration and fractional sloop rigging, making it exceptionally versatile for both shallow and deep water sailing. With a displacement of only 2,500 pounds and 1,249 pounds of ballast (49.96% ballast-to-displacement ratio), the Ross 830 is classified as an ultralight vessel that delivers very high performance characteristics. The boat's lifting keel allows for a maximum draft of 5.00 feet when lowered and a minimum draft of just 0.92 feet when raised, making it ideal for exploring shallow waters and beaching. While designed as a performance cruiser with spacious accommodations for its size, it's best suited as a day-boat due to its ultralight nature and high-performance sailing characteristics.
Construction Details
| Designer | Murray Ross (NZ) |
|---|---|
| Builder | Ross Marine (New Zealand) |
| Length | 27.230 ft |
| LOA | 27.230 ft |
| LWL | 23.670 ft |
| Beam | 8.670 ft |
| Displacement | 2500 lb |
| Ballast | 1249 lb |
| Max Draft | 5.000 ft |
| Min Draft | 0.920 ft |
| Year Built | 1981 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 28.50 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 8.67 ft |
| p | 31.50 ft |
| e | 12.50 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28.50 ft | 8.67 ft | 31.50 ft | 12.50 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
Ross 830 - ASYMMETRICAL
| Luff | * 8.63 ft - (2630 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 4.37 ft - (1332 mm) |
| Leech | * 7.94 ft - (2420 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 28 ft² |
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