Paceship Acadian 30 Ywl Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Drawing Diagram

Builder drawing

Hull type

Monohull · full

Rig

Yawl

LOA

30' · 9.14 m

Displ.

7,000 lbs · 3,175 kg

First year

1968

The Paceship Acadian 30 Yawl represents a significant chapter in the evolution of North American fiberglass yacht construction. Designed by the esteemed firm of Cuthbertson & Cassian (C&C) and built in Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia, the Acadian 30 was introduced in the mid1960s as a robust, seaworthy cruiser that bridged the gap between traditional aesthetics and modern materials. While the sloop configuration was more common, the yawlrigged variant offered a sophisticated sail plan that appealed to offshore traditionalists and those seeking a more balanced helm in varying wind conditions. The hull features the classic C&C lines of the era: a graceful sheer, a relatively narrow beam by modern standards, and a balanced profile that has allowed the design to age with more dignity than many of its contemporaries.