Elite 30 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Drawing Diagram

Builder drawing

Hull type

Monohull · fin

Rig

Fractional Sloop

LOA

31' · 9.45 m

Displ.

5,732 lbs · 2,600 kg

First year

1984

The Elite 30 represents a pivotal era for the Kirié shipyard, emerging in the early 1980s as a sophisticated cruiserracer that prioritized both structural rigidity and hydrodynamic efficiency. Designed by the acclaimed naval architect Gilles Vaton, the Elite 30 was part of a strategic lineup that preceded the shipyard's transition toward the worldfamous "Feeling" brand. While many contemporary French designs of the period focused heavily on internal volume, Vaton’s design for the Elite 30 maintained a narrower, more performanceoriented profile that appealed to sailors who valued tactical handling over maximum beam. The vessel was constructed using traditional handlaid fiberglass, with a balsacored deck to reduce topheavy weight, a hallmark of Kirié’s commitment to building boats that could perform in the light airs of the Mediterranean while remaining sturdy enough for the Atlantic coast of France.