Irwin 30 Citation
The Irwin 30 Citation is an American sailboat that was designed by Ted Irwin as a cruiser and first built in 1977.[1][2][3]
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| Development | |
|---|---|
| Designer | Ted Irwin |
| Location | United States |
| Year | 1977 |
| Builder(s) | Irwin Yachts |
| Role | Cruiser |
| Name | Irwin 30 Citation |
| Boat | |
| Displacement | 10,400 lb (4,717 kg) |
| Draft | 5.30 ft (1.62 m) |
| Hull | |
| Type | monohull |
| Construction | fiberglass |
| LOA | 30.00 ft (9.14 m) |
| LWL | 26.92 ft (8.21 m) |
| Beam | 10.00 ft (3.05 m) |
| Engine type | Yanmar 15 hp (11 kW) diesel engine |
| Hull appendages | |
| Keel/board type | fin keel |
| Ballast | 4,300 lb (1,950 kg) |
| Rudder(s) | skeg-mounted rudder |
| Rig | |
| Rig type | Bermuda rig |
| I foretriangle height | 42.00 ft (12.80 m) |
| J foretriangle base | 13.00 ft (3.96 m) |
| P mainsail luff | 37.00 ft (11.28 m) |
| E mainsail foot | 12.00 ft (3.66 m) |
| Sails | |
| Sailplan | masthead sloop |
| Mainsail area | 222.00 sq ft (20.624 m2) |
| Jib/genoa area | 273.00 sq ft (25.363 m2) |
| Total sail area | 495.00 sq ft (45.987 m2) |
Production
The design was built by Irwin Yachts in the United States starting in 1977, but it is now out of production.[1][3][4]
Design
The Irwin 30 Citation is a recreational keelboat, built predominantly of fiberglass, with wood trim. It has a masthead sloop rig, a raked stem, a plumb transom, a skeg-mounted rudder controlled by a wheel and a fixed shoal draft, optional deep fin keel or keel and centerboard. It displaces 10,400 lb (4,717 kg) and carries 4,300 lb (1,950 kg) of ballast.[1][3]
The deep fin keel-equipped version of the boat has a draft of 5.30 ft (1.62 m), while the centerboard-equipped version has a draft of 8.08 ft (2.46 m) with the centerboard extended and 4.0 ft (1.2 m) with it retracted, allowing operation in shallow water.[1][3]
The design was factory-fitted with a Japanese Yanmar diesel engine of 15 hp (11 kW) for docking and maneuvering. The fuel tank holds 30 U.S. gallons (110 L; 25 imp gal) and the fresh water tank has a capacity of 75 U.S. gallons (280 L; 62 imp gal).[1]
For sailing downwind the design may be equipped with a symmetrical spinnaker.[1][3]
The design has a hull speed of 6.95 kn (12.87 km/h).[3]
Operational history
The boat is supported by an active class club, Irwin Yacht Owners.[5]
See also
References
- McArthur, Bruce (2020). "Irwin 30 Citation sailboat". sailboatdata.com. Archived from the original on 13 October 2021. Retrieved 13 October 2021.
- McArthur, Bruce (2021). "Ted Irwin 1940 - 2015". sailboatdata.com. Archived from the original on 18 May 2020. Retrieved 13 October 2021.
- Sea Time Tech, LLC (2022). "Irwin 30 Citation". sailboat.guide. Archived from the original on 18 April 2022. Retrieved 18 April 2022.
- McArthur, Bruce (2021). "Irwin Yachts 1966 - 1992". sailboatdata.com. Archived from the original on 26 May 2021. Retrieved 13 October 2021.
- McArthur, Bruce (2021). "Irwin Yacht Owners". sailboatdata.com. Archived from the original on 29 May 2021. Retrieved 13 October 2021.
External links
Media related to Irwin 30 Citation at Wikimedia Commons