Aloha 30 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Drawing Diagram

Builder drawing

Hull type

Monohull · fin

Rig

Fractional Sloop

LOA

30' · 9.14 m

Displ.

6,800 lbs · 3,084 kg

First year

1986

The Aloha 30 represents a pivotal moment in the history of Ouyang Boat Works, serving as a modern departure from the heavier, more traditional cruising designs that defined the company’s earlier output. While earlier models like the Aloha 32 were penned by Mark Ellis and focused on voluminous cruising, the Aloha 30 was designed by the worldrenowned naval architect Ron Holland. Launched in the mid1980s, the boat was intended to compete with the burgeoning "performance cruiser" market, blending Holland’s racing pedigree with the highquality Canadian joinery for which Ti Ouyang’s yard was famous. Unlike its predecessors, the 30 features a more aggressive underwater profile and a sleeker coachroof, marking it as a vessel for the sailor who prioritizes speed and pointing ability without sacrificing the amenities required for coastal cruising.