Design and Construction
The hull is hand-laid fiberglass, with an iron fin keel. The Finnsailer 30 measures just under 32 feet overall, with a waterline length near 25 feet. Beam is about 10 feet, and draft ranges from roughly 4.9 to 5.2 feet, depending on load.
A ballast ratio of 32 percent and a displacement-length ratio near 282 point to a heavy, volume-oriented hull rather than a light racer. A capsize screening value of 1.93 and a motion comfort ratio of 25.3 to 26.1 further describe a stable, damped coastal cruiser. Wetted surface is about 290 square feet, while an immersion rate of 904 pounds per inch indicates that the hull settles gently as stores and fuel come aboard.
Rig, Engine, and Performance
The Finnsailer 30 has a masthead rig, with about 323 square feet of sail area between the mainsail and jib. Using the ISO 8666 reference sail, the sail-area-to-displacement ratio is 14.1; with a 135 percent genoa, it rises to 16.9. That’s modest but workable for a motorsailer of this displacement.
The theoretical maximum speed for a displacement hull of this length is 6.7 knots. Calculated top speed is about 5.6 knots, and the relative speed performance index is 14. These figures suit a boat whose character depends as much on its engine as its sails.
Auxiliary power comes from an inboard Volvo Penta MD11C diesel, rated at 23 horsepower and coupled to a saildrive transmission.
Accommodations
Below decks, the Finnsailer 30 has two cabins and five berths, along with a galley and toilet facility. Fresh-water capacity is 120 liters.
As on many boats of its origin, the interior is finished in mahogany. The layout is better suited to a small family or a couple with guests than to a charter crowd. Its joinery gives the saloon a warm, period Scandinavian character that has aged better than many synthetic alternatives.
Verdict
The Finnsailer 30 is a scarce, thoughtfully engineered motorsailer from the close of Fiskars’ sailing-yacht chapter. Its hand-laid hull, iron fin keel, and stable proportions make it a reassuring coastal vessel. The masthead rig and modest sail plan suit relaxed cruising with diesel power close at hand.
Its rarity means that comparable boats and spares are few, while the saildrive calls for careful inspection.
Pros
- Stable, comfort-oriented hull with strong ballast and comfort ratios
- Hand-laid fiberglass construction and an iron fin keel
- Two-cabin, five-berth layout with a mahogany interior
- Masthead rig, with a genoa option that improves the sail-area ratio
Cons
- Only a few were built, limiting comparable-market references
- Modest top speed and sail-area ratios suit motoring more than sailing
- Saildrive transmission requires an attentive survey
