Discovery 3000 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Drawing Diagram

Builder drawing

Hull type

Monohull · fin

Rig

Masthead Sloop

LOA

32.68' · 9.96 m

Displ.

9,921 lbs · 4,500 kg

First year

1983

The Discovery 3000 is a versatile 30foot performance cruiser that emerged in the late 1970s and early 1980s, primarily recognized as a robust and spirited design by Peter Milne. While it shares the "Discovery" name with the later British luxury firm founded by John Charnley, the 3000 belongs to a distinct lineage of versatile coastal cruisers often associated with South African production. It was designed to bridge the gap between a competitive club racer and a comfortable family cruiser, offering a level of seakindliness that defies its relatively modest waterline. Constructed with a solid GRP hull and a fractional rig, the vessel has maintained a loyal following among sailors who prioritize tactical responsiveness over the heavy displacement typical of larger bluewater yachts.