Design and Construction
Both hull and deck are solid fiberglass, and the keel is lead. At 9,259 pounds displacement with 3,086 pounds of ballast, her ballast ratio is about 33 percent, and her length-to-beam ratio of 3.14 describes a hull with reasonable beam. The displacement-length ratio of 228 puts her among "moderate racers," while a wetted surface near 290 square feet and a theoretical hull speed of 6.8 knots frame her underbody as efficient. She was built by Granada Yachts A/S and also at other yards, a point that may account for minor variations between individual boats.
Rig and Handling
The fractional rig carries jib and genoa sheets of about 30 feet on 1/2-inch line, a mainsheet of roughly 75 feet, and spinnaker sheets near 66 feet, all 12 mm. Under power, the Volvo Penta MD2020 diesel is credited with 7.0 knots. The draft runs about 5.4 to 5.7 feet depending on load. The capsize screening value is 1.88 and Motion Comfort Ratio sits between 23.6 and 25.8. Her immersion rate is about 865 pounds per inch.
Accommodations
The available record does not describe a specific accommodation plan or berth count, and builder-context finish notes belong to other models. The 9.55-foot beam and moderate displacement support a conventional mid-size cruiser interior, but specific layout should be assessed individually.
Known Issues
The lead-keel note means ballast material should be verified against generic iron estimates. The boat was also built at other yards, which can introduce non-standard detailing. Each example should be treated as an individual.
Refits and Ownership
Ownership centers on a limited-production Danish cruiser-racer with a standard Volvo Penta diesel and fiberglass construction. The small run means partial parts commonality with larger sisters, and the fractional rig's sheet sizes are the reference for running rigging.
The Verdict
The Granada 30 is a clean, limited-production Elvstrøm & Kjærulff design of the late 1970s: fiberglass, lead fin keel, fractional rig, moderate-racer form.
Pros
- Lead keel and solid fiberglass hull from a named Danish builder
- Accessible draft around 5.4–5.7 feet for marina use
- Moderate displacement-length ratio suited to light racing and day cruising
Cons
- Under 100 built; limited parts commonality and model familiarity
- Also constructed at other yards, so individual specification can vary
