Design and Construction
The hull and deck are solid fiberglass, and the keel is lead. Displacement is 9,259 pounds, including 3,086 pounds of ballast, for a ballast ratio of about 33 percent. Her length-to-beam ratio of 3.14 describes a hull with reasonable beam.
A displacement-length ratio of 228 places the Granada 30 among “moderate racers.” Wetted surface is near 290 square feet, and theoretical hull speed is 6.8 knots, figures that frame her underbody as efficient. Her immersion rate is about 865 pounds per inch.
Granada Yachts A/S built the boat, though production also took place at other yards. That may account for minor variations between individual boats.
Rig, Handling, and Power
The fractional rig uses jib and genoa sheets of about 30 feet in 1/2-inch line. The mainsheet is roughly 75 feet, and the spinnaker sheets are near 66 feet; all are 12 mm.
Draft ranges from about 5.4 to 5.7 feet, depending on load. The capsize screening value is 1.88, while the Motion Comfort Ratio falls between 23.6 and 25.8.
Under power, the Volvo Penta MD2020 diesel is credited with 7.0 knots.
Accommodations
The available record doesn’t describe a specific accommodation plan or berth count, and builder-context finish notes apply to other models. The 9.55-foot beam and moderate displacement support a conventional mid-size cruiser interior, but the layout of each boat should be assessed individually.
Known Issues and Ownership
Because the Granada 30 has a lead keel, owners and buyers should verify the ballast material rather than rely on generic iron estimates. Construction at more than one yard may also have introduced non-standard detailing, so each example should be treated as an individual.
Ownership centers on a limited-production Danish cruiser-racer with fiberglass construction and a standard Volvo Penta diesel. The small production run comes with partial parts commonality with larger sister models. For running-rigging work, the fractional rig’s original sheet sizes provide a useful reference.
Verdict
The Granada 30 is a clean, limited-production Elvstrøm & Kjærulff design from the late 1970s. Its defining features are solid fiberglass construction, a lead fin keel, fractional rig, and moderate-racer form.
Pros
- Lead keel and solid fiberglass hull from a named Danish builder
- Draft of around 5.4–5.7 feet is accessible for marina use
- Moderate displacement-length ratio suited to light racing and day cruising
Cons
- Fewer than 100 built, limiting parts commonality and familiarity with the model
- Boats were also constructed at other yards, so individual specifications can vary
