The Golden Shamrock 30 is a high-pedigree International Offshore Rule (IOR) Half-Tonner designed by Ron Holland and built by South Coast Boatyard (SCBY) in Cork, Ireland. Launched in the mid-1970s, the model was the production realization of the legendary Silver Shamrock, which secured victory at the 1976 Half Ton Cup in Trieste. While many IOR designs of this era were viewed as fleeting "throwaway" racers, the Golden Shamrock was marketed as a "family racer" and proved robust enough to maintain a presence in the cruiser-racer circuit decades after its competitive prime. The vessel is characterized by a high ballast ratio and a powerful, beam-heavy hull typical of Holland’s early successes, making it a sought-after model for sailors seeking vintage performance on a budget.
Golden Shamrock 30 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview
- Make
- Golden
- Model
- Shamrock 30
- Builder
- Southcoast Boat Works
- Designer
- Ron Holland
- Number Built
- 10
- Production Year(s)
- 1976 - ??
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