Sea Sprite 30
Description
The Sea Sprite 30 is a classic fiberglass sailboat designed by Alfred E. (Bill) Luders Jr. and built by C.E. Ryder Corporation in Bristol, Rhode Island, from 1982 to 1985, with approximately 30–50 units produced. Featuring a full keel, keel-hung rudder, raked stem, and rounded counter stern, it’s crafted for coastal and light blue water cruising with a focus on seaworthiness, stability, and elegant traditional styling. Powered by an inboard diesel (typically Yanmar or Westerbeke, 15–25 hp), with tiller or wheel steering, it offers a spacious interior for its size, ideal for couples or small families seeking a robust cruiser for extended coastal passages.
Construction Details
| Designer | Alfred E. Luders |
|---|---|
| Builder | C.E. Ryder |
| Length | 30.000 ft |
| LOA | 30.170 ft |
| LWL | 22.000 ft |
| Beam | 9.500 ft |
| Displacement | 10000 lb |
| Max Draft | 4.750 ft |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 36 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 12 ft |
| p | 36.25 ft |
| e | 11.50 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36 ft | 12 ft | 36.25 ft | 11.50 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
| Sail Type | MAINSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 36.25 ft - (11049 mm) |
| Foot | * 11.5 ft - (3505 mm) |
| Leech | * 37.41 ft - (11403 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 37.65 ft - (11476 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 5.25 in - (133 mm) |
| Area | * 215.17 ft² |
| Sail Type | JIBSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 30.36 ft - (9254 mm) |
| Foot | * 16.01 ft - (4880 mm) |
| Leech | * 26.18 ft - (7980 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 13.8 ft - (4206 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12.01 ° |
| Area | * 209.51 ft² |
| Sail Type | GENOA |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 36.05 ft - (10988 mm) |
| Foot | * 19.47 ft - (5934 mm) |
| Leech | * 33.82 ft - (10308 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 18 ft - (5486 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 3.96 ° |
| Area | * 324.47 ft² |
| Sail Type | ASYMMETRICAL |
|---|---|
| Luff | 37 ft - (11278 mm) |
| Foot | 21 ft - (6401 mm) |
| Leech | 34.5 ft - (10516 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 583 ft² |
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