Caribbea 30 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Drawing Diagram

Builder drawing

Hull type

Monohull · fin

Rig

Masthead Sloop

LOA

30.18' · 9.2 m

Displ.

7,443 lbs · 3,376 kg

First year

1988

The Caribbea 30 is a quintessential representative of the South African boatbuilding boom of the early 1980s, serving as a pivotal production model for Nebe Boatworks. Designed by the esteemed naval architect Dudley Dix in 1981, the vessel was conceived to bridge the gap between small coastal daysailers and larger bluewater cruisers. Built in the rugged maritime environment of Hout Bay, the Caribbea 30 reflects the "Hout Bay" philosophy of construction: prioritized structural integrity over lightweight performance. While Nebe Boatworks is perhaps more famous for the larger Shearwater 39, the Caribbea 30 was a commercial success that solidified the partnership between Dix and the Nebe family, showcasing their ability to translate customquality craftsmanship into a production GRP (glassreinforced plastic) hull.