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Chico 30 is a 30 ′ 6 ″ / 9.3 m monohull sailboat designed by Gary Mull and built by Keith Eade (NZ) starting in 1970.

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Auxilary power, accomodations, calculations.

The theoretical maximum speed that a displacement hull can move efficiently through the water is determined by it's waterline length and displacement. It may be unable to reach this speed if the boat is underpowered or heavily loaded, though it may exceed this speed given enough power. Read more.

Classic hull speed formula:

Hull Speed = 1.34 x √LWL

Max Speed/Length ratio = 8.26 ÷ Displacement/Length ratio .311 Hull Speed = Max Speed/Length ratio x √LWL

Sail Area / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the power of the sails relative to the weight of the boat. The higher the number, the higher the performance, but the harder the boat will be to handle. This ratio is a "non-dimensional" value that facilitates comparisons between boats of different types and sizes. Read more.

SA/D = SA ÷ (D ÷ 64) 2/3

SA : Sail area in square feet, derived by adding the mainsail area to 100% of the foretriangle area (the lateral area above the deck between the mast and the forestay).
D : Displacement in pounds.

Ballast / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the stability of a boat's hull that suggests how well a monohull will stand up to its sails. The ballast displacement ratio indicates how much of the weight of a boat is placed for maximum stability against capsizing and is an indicator of stiffness and resistance to capsize.

Ballast / Displacement * 100

Displacement / Length Ratio

A measure of the weight of the boat relative to it's length at the waterline. The higher a boat’s D/L ratio, the more easily it will carry a load and the more comfortable its motion will be. The lower a boat's ratio is, the less power it takes to drive the boat to its nominal hull speed or beyond. Read more.

D/L = (D ÷ 2240) ÷ (0.01 x LWL)³

D: Displacement of the boat in pounds.
LWL: Waterline length in feet

Comfort Ratio

This ratio assess how quickly and abruptly a boat’s hull reacts to waves in a significant seaway, these being the elements of a boat’s motion most likely to cause seasickness. Read more.

Comfort ratio = D ÷ (.65 x (.7 LWL + .3 LOA) x Beam 1.33 )

D: Displacement of the boat in pounds
LOA: Length overall in feet
Beam: Width of boat at the widest point in feet

Capsize Screening Formula

This formula attempts to indicate whether a given boat might be too wide and light to readily right itself after being overturned in extreme conditions. Read more.

CSV = Beam ÷ ³√(D / 64)

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26-07-2022, 12:40
	in the late 80s. She goes by Kookaburra and, yes, Im aware that I own a NZ thats named after an Australian bird! Most Chicos were 40s, mine just has a sugar scoop. The still has 3 40s as far as I can tell. The design is very similar to a Kalik or 40. Im interested to talk with anyone who has information or experience with these . In particular Id be interested in knowing more about bearing replacement, and possibly replacement of the original rudders which have an stock. We sailed Kookaburra to from this summer and Im thinking I need to assess the and replace bearings before I bring her home next summer (2023). Kookaburra is a cruising we use primarily in the and British Columbian waters. Weve done extensive to her and love her very much! Any info is appreciated! Eli

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Fin w/transom hung rudder

Specifications CHICO 30

Home - Sailboat Listings 1970 - 30.54 ft / 9.31 m - Gary Mull - Keith Eade (NZ)

CHICO 30 Sailboat Data

Hull Type: Fin w/transom hung rudder Rigging Type: Masthead Sloop LOA: 30.54 ft / 9.31 m LWL: 26.97 ft / 8.22 m S.A. (reported): 431.00 ft² / 40.04 m² Beam: 9.51 ft / 2.90 m Displacement: 10,079.00 lb / 4,572 kg Ballast: 5,340.00 lb / 2,422 kg Max Draft: 4.92 ft / 1.50 m Construction: FG w/ply deck First Built: 1970 # Built: 70 Builder: Keith Eade (NZ) Designer: Gary Mull

Information from sailboatdata.com .

Hull Speed: 6.96 kn

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Chico Too – Trish Beken

I did plenty of single handed sailing on my Reactor, Wishbone, but last year’s single handed series was the first since I changed to a Chico 30, Chico Too. In some ways it was easier as she has no extras. On the other hand she is bigger and winching in the genoa is harder, which doesn’t quite fit with reducing strength as I get older! I’m certainly not going to win any tacking duels.

What I have found hardest is manoeuvring a longer, heavier boat in small spaces and getting on and off the marina, so I have been very grateful to the other skippers on W pier who have helped me off before leaving themselves. There may be competitiveness on the water but there is wonderful camaraderie off it, with everyone happy to help each other.

I was pleased to have finished every race in the series last year, especially the Route 66. I am looking forward to racing again this summer, and with so much scope for improvement I should be able to do better!


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	2013 Route 66 and 2016 Kawau Night Race
	2016 Route 66
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The family were rescued from their stricken yacht by a French Navy Zodiac. Photo / Brett Phibbs

As massive waves crashed onboard and the yacht rose up almost vertical at times - the mast had snapped and rigging was tangled beneath the hull - father-of-six Charles Bradfield had no choice. "For the sake of my children I am prepared to abandon ship." Mr Bradfield, wife Joy and the children had spent days battling up to 40-knot winds and 4 to 6m swells in their Chico 40 boat, after two months at sea on a family adventure to Tonga. "My family are my pride and joy," Mr Bradfield said back on dry land yesterday. "My pride," he said motioning toward his children, "and my Joy", toward his wife. When the mast came crashing down on Tuesday - the boom within inches of striking Tom, 13 - Carenza was stable but immobile. But the Bradfields were seasick and exhausted, having barely slept since striking strong southwesterlies the weekend before. Rugged up in thermals and wet-weather gear, the skipper and his five eldest children were taking it in turns to man the helm in pairs, while Mrs Bradfield cared for 6-year-old Rebekah and cooked. The yacht's forward bulkhead was cracked and the strobe light and wind instruments had gone down with the mast. On striking rough seas last weekend, family members reduced the sail area to a minimum - "just enough to keep the boat steering and powered up". "We were punishing the boat with every wave," said Mr Bradfield. Yesterday all agreed the "rogue 10-metre waves" were the scariest. Said Josh, 18: "You would look at the wave coming and then hold on and then it would be like 'doosh'." The family - Rebekah, 6, Abby, 10, Tom, 13, Emma, 14, Matt, 16, Josh, 18, mother Joy and father Charles - set off for home from Tonga about midday on Wednesday last week. When the mast snapped and the rigging tangled on Tuesday, it was time to call for help. They put on lifejackets and gathered valuables before 16-year-old Matt activated the emergency beacon. Then, using a fishing rod and wire to rig a high frequency radio aerial, the Bradfields called for help. French rescue vessel La Glorieuse got wind of their distress call and vowed to arrive in four hours and twenty minutes. In the meantime, a Royal NZ Air Force Hercules was dispatched from New Zealand to keep a vigil from above. "It was almost like watching a bird circling over a dying animal. I almost want to cry thinking about it," Mr Bradfield said yesterday. Communicating with the French captain, Mr Bradfield agreed it was safer to wait until morning for the rescue. "The captain said 'the conditions are rough and it's dark, can you survive until tomorrow?'." The next morning at first light, the family were rescued and it was time to say goodbye to Carenza. With tears in his eyes, Mr Bradfield yesterday recalled pulling the "plugs", securing all floatable devices inside and battening the hatches. "This was the first time I had to think about it. My family were safe on another vessel and I'd just scuttled my own boat." Soon after from La Glorieuse, the Bradfields watched the 25-year-old yacht go down. The ship docked at Auckland yesterday morning to a crowd of relieved friends and family. Last night Mr Bradfield was already vowing to charter a boat "to get the children back on the horse". He has invited the French captain and a crew member to dinner tomorrow.

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Calling all Chico 30 Owners
Expand. Hi Lebleaux. I own a Chico 30. It's been in my family for nearly 40 years. Berthed Pier M at Westhaven and you're welcome to come have a look and trade war stories. Another Chico owner is connecting owners with a view to entering a Modern Classic division at the annual Mahurangi Classic Yacht Regatta.
Chico 30
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Review of Chico 30
Keel. The Chico 30 is equipped with a fin keel. The fin keel is the most common keel and provides splendid manoeuvrability. The downside is that it has less directional stability than a long keel. The boat can enter most marinas as the draft is just about 1.50 - 1.60 meter (4.92 - 5.22 ft) dependent on the load.
Chico 30
The Chico 30 is a 30.54ft masthead sloop designed by Gary Mull and built in fiberglass since 1970. 70 units have been built. The Chico 30 is a moderate weight sailboat which is slightly under powered. It is very stable / stiff and has an excellent righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a coastal cruiser.
CHICO 30
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30ft-ish offshore-capable cruiser/racer?
Hello again ye olde fount of nautical wisdom. I am once again seeking your advice as Ive reached a dead end in my search for a new boat. I was oh-so-close to buying a Chico 30, until the seller went and sold it to someone else the day before I was going to have it surveyed! Ive been trawling Trad...
Chico 40/42 designed by Gary Mull
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Best 40' yacht...
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Chico 30 Yacht1970 . Boat Name: Sunchaser. $38,000.00 . Finance Available. Specifications; ... 20 . Features. The Chico 30 is a well-respected safe family cruising yacht, proved offshore with many passages to the pacific islands. Sunchaser has a moulded factory GRP hull and the standard timber top. She is equipped with a Yanmar 20 HP engine.
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Chico 30 Sunchaser Sloop Yacht 3104 Chico 30 Sunchaser 1978, Sloop Yacht designed by Gary Mull and built in NZ by Keith Eade. This is a great example of these iconic New Zealand boats renown for their blue-water capability, cruising comfort and ease of handling. Transferrable Nelson marina berth. Sole Agency. Contact Rob Greenwood 027 224 5172 ...
Chico 30
The Chico 30 is a small recreational keelboat, built predominantly of fibreglass, with a plywood deck. It has a masthead sloop rig, a transom hung rudder and a conventional fin keel. It displaces 10,079 lb (4,572 kg) and carries 5,340 lb (2,422 kg) of ballast. [1] [4]
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Calling all Chico 30 Owners
For the Chico 30 aficionados out there, attached is an article from Sea Spray about the original Chico before she entered the 1971 Whangārei- Noumea race. ... I have always admired the lines of the Chico 30. Great little boats and extremely capable. When we bought our Cav 32, it was a toss up between a Chico or the Cav. Both very good boats ...
Specifications CHICO 30
CHICO 30 Sailboat Data Hull Type: Fin w/transom hung rudder Rigging Type: Masthead Sloop LOA: 30.54 ft / 9.31 m LWL: 26.97 ft / 8.22 m S.A. (reported): 431.00 ft² / 40.04 m² Beam: 9.51 ft / 2.90 m Displacement: 10,079.00 lb / 4,572 kg Ballast: 5,340.00 lb / 2,422 kg Max Draft: 4.92 ft / 1.50 m Construction: FG w/ply deck First Built: 1970 ...
Chico Too
Chico Too - Trish Beken. I did plenty of single handed sailing on my Reactor, Wishbone, but last year's single handed series was the first since I changed to a Chico 30, Chico Too. In some ways it was easier as she has no extras. On the other hand she is bigger and winching in the genoa is harder, which doesn't quite fit with reducing ...
Upload of Chico 30, data
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Chico 30 plans
Posted May 12, 2011. I have a very old original Chico 30 sailplan here at North Sails. it doesn't have the underwater profile and has 30 years of our different sail configurations drawn on it but if it's the best you can find then you are most welcome to borrow it to make a copy. We are just down between the viaduct and westhaven marina ...
CHICO 30
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Family tell of ordeal on stricken yacht
The family - Rebekah, 6, Abby, 10, Tom, 13, Emma, 14, Matt, 16, Josh, 18, mother Joy and father Charles - set off for home from Tonga about midday on Wednesday last week. When the mast snapped and ...
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