Cheverton Cavalier 30 Sailboats for Sale

Drawing Diagram

Builder drawing

Hull Type

Monohull · long

Rig

Masthead Sloop

LOA

30.5' · 9.3 m

Disp.

10,976 lbs · 4,979 kg

First year

1966

The Cheverton Cavalier 30 is a quintessential representative of the mid20thcentury British yachting tradition, hailing from the design board of David Cheverton in Cowes, Isle of Wight. Introduced in the early 1960s, a pivotal era when the industry was transitioning from traditional timber construction to glassreinforced plastic (GRP), the Cavalier 30 was produced in both formats. The model reflects the seaworthy, "heavyweather" philosophy common to the Solentbased designers of that period, characterized by a long keel, a deep forefoot, and a narrow beam relative to modern standards. As noted in historical retrospectives by Classic Boat Magazine, David Cheverton’s designs are lauded for their robust scantlings and balanced lines, making them popular choices for North Sea and English Channel cruising.