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Key findings from search results:
- Designer Philosophy: Rodger Martin, known for cutting-edge race boats, adapted the 1885 Commodore Ralph Munroe sharpie cruiser concept for the Presto 30, adding a cabin and enhancing sailing capability. The design aimed for a fast, fun, trailerable, beachable, shoal-draft cat-ketch.
- Handling: Quick and surprisingly stable. Easy to handle the rig; no jib sheets to mess with when tacking or jibing. Handles chop well and is dry. Designed to be easily driven and sailed single-handed.
- Interior Layout: Features a V-berth forward, and two settees in the main cabin. A small galley. A high cockpit coaming allows for comfortable sailing or dining. No mention of max headroom, but described as a pocket cruiser, suggesting it's not standing headroom throughout.
- Variations: The search results mention "Standard Sail Plan" and "two types of sail available", but do not elaborate on significant hull or rig variations (e.g., MkI/MkII). Given the short production run, it's unlikely there were major variations beyond perhaps sail choices. The original name was Hurricane Island 30.
- Owner Perspectives: Owners praise its solid construction and comfortable motion in a seaway. It's lauded as a "fun and efficient pocket cruiser" and a "trailer-sailer." It received the "Cruising Spirit Award." Appeal to sailors "not into tradition" and those who want a versatile, manageable boat for daysailing and coastal cruising. Its shoal draft and ability to be beached are significant strengths. No recurring weaknesses or common maintenance issues were highlighted specifically in the provided snippets.
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