Newport 30-3 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Drawing Diagram

Builder drawing

Hull type

Monohull · fin

Rig

Masthead Sloop

LOA

30' · 9.14 m

Displ.

8,500 lbs · 3,856 kg

First year

1984

The Newport 303, often referred to as the Mark III, represents the final and most refined evolution of the popular 30foot cruiserracer line designed by the esteemed naval architect Gary Mull. Introduced in 1984 by Capital Yachts of Harbor City, California, the 303 was a significant departure from its predecessors, the Mark I and Mark II. While it retained the core Gary Mull hull form known for balanced performance, the 303 featured a longer waterline, a redesigned cockpit, and a more cruisingoriented rig. According to Wikipedia, the mast was moved further aft and wheel steering became a standard feature, replacing the tiller of earlier models. These changes transformed the vessel from a competitive PHRF racer into a highly capable coastal cruiser that remained stiff and stable in a variety of conditions.