Irwin 30 Citation

Irwin 30 Citation
Development
DesignerTed Irwin
LocationUnited States
Year1977
Builder(s)Irwin Yachts
RoleCruiser
NameIrwin 30 Citation
Boat
Displacement10,400 lb (4,717 kg)
Draft5.30 ft (1.62 m)
Hull
Typemonohull
Constructionfiberglass
LOA30.00 ft (9.14 m)
LWL26.92 ft (8.21 m)
Beam10.00 ft (3.05 m)
Engine typeYanmar 15 hp (11 kW) diesel engine
Hull appendages
Keel/board typefin keel
Ballast4,300 lb (1,950 kg)
Rudder(s)skeg-mounted rudder
Rig
Rig typeBermuda rig
I foretriangle height42.00 ft (12.80 m)
J foretriangle base13.00 ft (3.96 m)
P mainsail luff37.00 ft (11.28 m)
E mainsail foot12.00 ft (3.66 m)
Sails
Sailplanmasthead sloop
Mainsail area222.00 sq ft (20.624 m2)
Jib/genoa area273.00 sq ft (25.363 m2)
Total sail area495.00 sq ft (45.987 m2)
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The Irwin 30 Citation is an American sailboat that was designed by Ted Irwin as a cruiser and first built in 1977.[1][2][3]

Production

The design was built by Irwin Yachts in the United States starting in 1977, but it is now out of production.[1][3][4]

Design

Irwin 30 Citation cockpit

The Irwin 30 Citation is a recreational keelboat, built predominantly of fiberglass, with wood trim. It has a masthead sloop rig, a raked stem, a plumb transom, a skeg-mounted rudder controlled by a wheel and a fixed shoal draft, optional deep fin keel or keel and centerboard. It displaces 10,400 lb (4,717 kg) and carries 4,300 lb (1,950 kg) of ballast.[1][3]

The deep fin keel-equipped version of the boat has a draft of 5.30 ft (1.62 m), while the centerboard-equipped version has a draft of 8.08 ft (2.46 m) with the centerboard extended and 4.0 ft (1.2 m) with it retracted, allowing operation in shallow water.[1][3]

The design was factory-fitted with a Japanese Yanmar diesel engine of 15 hp (11 kW) for docking and maneuvering. The fuel tank holds 30 U.S. gallons (110 L; 25 imp gal) and the fresh water tank has a capacity of 75 U.S. gallons (280 L; 62 imp gal).[1]

For sailing downwind the design may be equipped with a symmetrical spinnaker.[1][3]

The design has a hull speed of 6.95 kn (12.87 km/h).[3]

Operational history

The boat is supported by an active class club, Irwin Yacht Owners.[5]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f McArthur, Bruce (2020). "Irwin 30 Citation sailboat". sailboatdata.com. Archived from the original on 13 October 2021. Retrieved 13 October 2021.
  2. ^ McArthur, Bruce (2021). "Ted Irwin 1940 - 2015". sailboatdata.com. Archived from the original on 18 May 2020. Retrieved 13 October 2021.
  3. ^ a b c d e f Sea Time Tech, LLC (2022). "Irwin 30 Citation". sailboat.guide. Archived from the original on 18 April 2022. Retrieved 18 April 2022.
  4. ^ McArthur, Bruce (2021). "Irwin Yachts 1966 - 1992". sailboatdata.com. Archived from the original on 26 May 2021. Retrieved 13 October 2021.
  5. ^ McArthur, Bruce (2021). "Irwin Yacht Owners". sailboatdata.com. Archived from the original on 29 May 2021. Retrieved 13 October 2021.