Chico 30 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Hull type

Monohull · fin

Rig

Masthead Sloop

LOA

30.54' · 9.31 m

Displ.

10,079 lbs · 4,572 kg

First year

1970

The Chico 30, designed by the esteemed American naval architect Gary Mull and primarily produced by Cicada Marine in Auckland, New Zealand, is a quintessential example of the 1970s racercruiser evolution. Born from the IOR (International Offshore Rule) era, the design reflects Mull’s ability to balance the technical demands of racing with the structural integrity required for the rigorous conditions of the South Pacific. While many IOR designs of this period suffered from "twitchy" handling due to extreme hull shapes, the Chico 30 is widely regarded as one of the more balanced and seaworthy iterations, earning a reputation as a "little ship" capable of offshore passages that would intimidate other vessels of its size. The model became a staple of the New Zealand coastal racing scene, particularly noted for its consistency in the Round North Island (RNI) races.