Iroquois 30 Mk II Sailboats for Sale

Drawing Diagram

Builder drawing

Hull Type

Catamaran · centerboard

Rig

Fractional Sloop

LOA

30' · 9.14 m

Disp.

6,560 lbs · 2,976 kg

First year

1968

The Iroquois 30 Mk II represents a seminal moment in the evolution of the production cruising catamaran. Launched in the early 1970s by Sailcraft Ltd., it was an evolution of the original Mk I design by the prolific Rod MacalpineDownie. While the Mk I had already proven that multihulls could be both fast and seaworthy, the Mk II addressed several of its predecessor's limitations, primarily by increasing the beam from 13 feet to 13 feet 6 inches and improving the bridge deck clearance. Built under the watchful eye of Olympic gold medalist Reg White, the Mk II was constructed using glassreinforced plastic (GRP), which allowed for a light yet rigid structure capable of highspeed offshore passages. This model became one of the most successful early multihulls, with over 250 units produced across its various iterations, including the slightly larger sibling, the Comanche 32, which utilized a similar design philosophy for those seeking more volume.