[1][2][3] The design was built by Irwin Yachts in the United States starting in 1977, but it is now out of production.

[1][3][4] 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.

[1][3] The design was factory-fitted with a Japanese Yanmar diesel engine of 15 hp (11 kW) for docking and maneuvering.

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