Humboldt 30 Sailboats for Sale

Drawing Diagram

Builder drawing

Hull Type

Monohull · fin

Rig

Fractional Sloop

LOA

30' · 9.14 m

Disp.

5,050 lbs · 2,291 kg

First year

1982

The Humboldt 30 is an enduring example of the Argentinian racercruiser tradition, primarily produced by Astillero Humboldt in Tigre, Argentina. Designed during an era when the Rio de la Plata racing circuit demanded vessels that were both agile in light winds and resilient against the steep chops of the estuary, the Humboldt 30 earned a reputation as a competitive club racer with legitimate coastal cruising capabilities. While the manufacturer is no longer in active production, the model remains a staple in South American sailing circles, often compared to the designs of contemporaries like Néstor Volker and Germán Frers. The boat’s construction typically features a solid fiberglass hull with a cored deck, a configuration that prioritized weight distribution for racing performance while maintaining the structural integrity needed for offshore passages.