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Best 30 foot boats: Seaworthy British cruisers available for under £30k

• Peter Poland
• June 15, 2022

Peter Poland shares his expertise on British-built second-hand yachts costing less than £30,000, which are comfortable and seaworthy...

You might think £30,000 sounds like a lot of money for a ‘starter boat’. But tracking down a comfortable and seaworthy yacht that’s 30 foot long, less than around 40 years old and capable of taking a crew on coastal cruising trips costing less than £30,000 on the second-hand market can be a challenging project.

It’s stating the obvious, but sailors who are happy with smaller yachts have far more to choose from. In the days before the ‘smallest’ new starter boat became a costly 30-plus footer, many builders used to offer popular ranges stretching from 20ft to 32ft.

But if you are looking for the best 30 foot boats within a £30,000 budget, you will have to start delving into the realms of older yachts.

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The Westerly Centaur White Lady

Westerly Centaur

Those looking for smaller GRP starter boats – myself included – often settled on the ground-breaking 26ft Westerly Centaur. Between 1969 and the early 1980s, 2,444 were built; outselling any other British production cruiser.

To a large degree its success stemmed from the exceptional space, headroom and comfort that it offered in its day. Three layout options were available and – more by luck than judgement – I bought the most popular.

It had a twin berth forepeak, enclosed heads compartment, L-shaped saloon settee with drop-down table, linear galley to starboard and twin quarter berths aft. Thanks to designer Laurent Giles’s thorough tank testing, the Centaur’s twin keels also broke new ground.

The Westerly Centaur Viento Seco

These tests showed a substantial loss in efficiency when keels were aligned exactly fore and aft. So the LG team settled on splayed and identical (as opposed to asymmetric) keels with a 2° toe-in.

I bought my second-hand Centaur as a floating cottage from which to follow and photograph the successes of our Hunter Sonata and Impala 28 One Design classes in the late 1970s.

The Centaur did a great job. It sailed adequately, motored well and provided excellent overnight accommodation. And it still will today; especially if you find a tidy example with refurbished headlining panels and a recent engine.

A Nicholson 32 beating through the Sound of Mull, Inner Hebrides. Photo: Genevieve Leaper/Alamy

Nicholson 32

Going back to 1963, the evergreen Nicholson 32 is another candidate for a seaworthy and comfortable cruiser that just keeps going. Peter Nicholson sketched out his ideas for an all GRP Camper & Nicholsons fast cruiser that he hoped would become the new ‘people’s boat’.

He envisaged a quick and seaworthy hull, a distinctive two level coachroof (featuring a raised doghouse aft) and a spacious and nicely fitted out interior.

His father, CE Nicholson, drew the lines and Halmatic was signed up to mould the boat. Peter Nicholson planned the marketing and prepared the brochure: which was probably the first GRP yacht brochure produced in the UK. Jeremy Lines took on the day to day running of the project and the Nicholson 32 hit the sailing scene in 1963.

Success was instant. The Mark 1 version sold at £4,900. This may not sound much, but apply about 60 years worth of inflation and this comes to around £109,000 (+VAT) in today’s money. Which was a lot for a 32-footer.

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But it’s as one would expect for a high quality yacht with a lead keel. Interestingly, the LWL had been fixed at 24ft – the holy grail for offshore racers – because this was the minimum permitted length for RORC events.

The first 32 produced, aptly named Forerunner, did well in Solent racing with Charles and Peter Nicholson on board. Then the young Claire Francis made the headlines by sailing her Nicholson 32 Gulliver single-handed across the Atlantic .

And the success story just ran and ran. Jeremy Lines continued to mastermind sales, control changes and liaise with Halmatic until the final couple of years, when Halmatic took over the whole project with the Mark X and Xl versions.

From 1963 to 1981, the 32 was in continuous production and including a few built under licence in Australia, around 400 were built. Peter Nicholson summed up the 32’s success by saying: “I think the most important thing about the 32 was that owners felt very safe in her in really bad weather.

“We had numerous letters and comments about this from people who had been caught out.”

Nicholson 32 Mark X and Mark XI

Over the years no fewer than eleven new ‘Marks’ of the 32 were introduced, incorporating numerous changes. Many of these related to small details but some were more significant, such as scrapping the pilot berth and pushing the saloon settees further out to make space for an occasional double berth.

The Mark X (introduced in 1972) and Mark Xl featured an all-new deck moulding and raised hull topsides, resulting in major changes and a completely new look. With extra headroom and space provided by the raised topsides, the ‘dog-house’ part of the coachroof became longer and lower.

At the same time the cockpit changed dramatically (it could now accommodate a wheel) and the companionway moved from its unusual but practical offset position to the centreline.

Down below, the galley and chart table changed sides, the chart table changed orientation, the saloon became more spacious and the amidships heads area got a bit bigger. While many liked the new Mark X look, others preferred the more traditional profile of earlier models. You pays your money (usually more for a Mark X or XI) and you takes your choice.

‘The evergreen Nicholson 32 is a seaworthy and comfortable cruiser that just keeps going’

From a personal perspective, I like the Raymond Wall designed deck and coachroof on the Mark X and Xl. But I’ve always admired Wall’s designs, especially such beauties as the Nicholson 35, 43 and 55. And after an enjoyable test aboard a 1969 Mark 8 version, I concluded that: “A ‘classic’ such as a Nicholson 32 will not suit everyone.

But if you want a boat with character, a boat that will look after you, a boat that just feels so good (whether sailing or relaxing down below) and a boat that will turn heads wherever she goes, then take a look. A Nicholson 32 is not just a boat; it is more a love affair and a way of life.”

To give an idea of prices today, I came across a couple of Mk 8 versions (1971 and 1972) asking £9,000 and £9,500 and two Mk Xs (1972 and 1974) asking £12,950 and £24,500.

Prices vary a lot depending on condition, spec and engine age etc, and a professional survey is advisable – as is the case when considering the purchase of any elderly boat. A visit to the Nicholson 32 website and becoming an associate member (£15) also gives access to a prodigious amount of information.

The restored Contessa 32 Bugler of Hor (PBO, December 2018)

Contessa 32

As the 1960s slid into the 70s, a new British-designed and built 32ft contender – the Contessa 32 – hit the market in 1972. And, like the Nicholson, it has become a popular classic.

However, having been launched eight years later, several new design features gave this 32-footer a very different look. The 1970s ushered in a new generation of yacht design.

The most obvious changes are beneath the waterline. Instead of a traditional long keel, the Contessa followed the new trend of fin keel (albeit a long one by modern standards) and separate skeg-hung rudder.

From a performance point of view, drag is reduced and manoeuvrability increases. But the Contessa’s vital statistics are surprisingly similar to the Nicholson’s, with the same LWL (that magical RORC minimum of 24ft again) and 5ft 6in draught. And her beam is only 3in more.

But when it comes to weight, there’s a substantial drop from the Nicholson’s hefty 6,198kg to 4,309kg. Yet the ballast ratio remains around 50%.

The Contessa’s finer ends and reduced underwater body explain the overall reduction in weight and mean that she is smaller down below – and quicker that the Nicholson. The 1972-designed Contessa 32 soon became a top seller with a reputation for seaworthiness, performance and classic good looks.

‘Synonymous with the word “safe”, many Contessa 32s have girdled the globe’

Around 700 Contessa 32s were built and she’s still in demand today. Photo: Carolyn Jenkins/Alamy

Around 700 were built and she’s still in demand today. Prices range from £14,000 (a 1972 example with original engine) to £27,000 (with newer engine) to £36,000 (a later example with newer engine) to ‘six figures’ for a recent boat. Jeremy Rogers Ltd still builds new 32s.

The word ‘safe’ has become synonymous with the Contessa 32. Many have girdled the globe. Others have raced across the Atlantic, a recent example being Amelie of Dart built by Jeremy Rogers’s new company.

Stephen Gratton entered her in the 2005 Amateur Single Handed Transatlantic race and raised over £50,000 for an MS charity. Jeremy Rogers told me: “He took 30 days to do the crossing, which was an extremely rough and testing one.”

But perhaps the most famous Contessa 32 is Willy Ker’s Assent . She shot to fame as the smallest yacht to complete the storm-tossed 1979 Fastnet Race , when many larger yachts had to retire.

Then Ker took to the ice and Assent completed successful cruises to the Arctic and Antarctic oceans. Contessa 32s, it seems, can take their crews anywhere.

The Contessa 32’s layout is similar to the earlier Nicholson 32 design, albeit slightly less voluminous. In the saloon, the main U-shaped settee converts into a double berth, thanks to a slide out panel.

The chart table is full sized and forward facing, with a secure quarter berth aft. The galley is a seagoing wrap-around U-shape that provides plenty of work-surface.

Contessa 32 Class racing during Cowes Week in the Solent, off the Isle of Wight. Photo: Peter Titmuss/Alamy

“Cooking and navigating at sea are safe and simple”, one owner told me; “You don’t get thrown around too much if it gets rough. She has a gentle motion at sea. She doesn’t bounce around and catch you off balance.”

Like the Nicholson 32 and other cruisers of this era, the Contessa’s heads compartment is amidships, between the saloon and the forepeak.

This isn’t as palatial as the aft heads compartments on beamy contemporary cruisers but when the heads are forward, valuable saloon space aft at the widest part of the yacht is not sacrificed.

Andrew Gardener’s Rival 32’s comfortable cockpit, wide side decks and moderate width bow and stern. Photo: Andrew Gardener

Rival 32 and Rival 34

At much the same time, the Rival 32 (1971: 200 built) and Rival 34 (1972: 174 built) hit the scene and also made their names as reliable and capable offshore cruisers. Designed By Peter Brett, the Rival 34 was an extended version of the already successful Rival 32, having a slightly deeper afterbody and longer overhangs to give steadiness in a seaway.

There were two basic hull versions, one with a deep keel at 5ft 10in and a shallow one with 4ft 8in draught. The Rival 34’s prowess in offshore sailing was soon put to the test. Four Rivals (a 31, two 32s and the first 34) entered the inaugural AZAB race (Azores and back – around 2,500 miles).

Then Brett lent his own deep keel Rival 34 Wild Rival to a young naval officer, Geoff Hales, to enter the 1976 OSTAR (Observer single-handed transatlantic race). Hales told me that it was one of the roughest OSTARs ever. “Out of 126 entries, only 76 finished. Wild Rival took it all in her stride and we finished 23rd… and we won overall on handicap.”

Rival 34 Wild Rival competing in a Round the Île de Bréhat Race in the Classic Channel Regatta. Photo: Peter Poland

Hales said that the 34 was so well balanced that she often sailed herself (with the Aries self-steering disconnected) and that the high bow proved its worth in the heavy head seas.

The only damage was a split mainsail, caused by a knock down when Wild Rival was hit by a rogue wave during a storm when winds touched 60 knots. “Needless to say,” Hales added, “ Wild Rival was straight back on her feet!” What’s more Wild Rival is still racing today and a regular competitor in The Classic Channel Regatta.

I’ve crewed on a Twister twice in this splendid event and admired Wild Rival racing round the Île de Bréhat … and she’s already entered for 2022. To get a professional opinion on how the Rival 34 has stood the test of time, I contacted Scottish yacht designer and surveyor Ian Nicolson.

When I heard he’d changed his championship winning Sigma 33 for a Rival 34, I was keen to hear his opinions on his latest and less sporty steed.

Ian said: “Restoration of my Rival 34 was a middle of the road job. I worked on her over three and a half winters and now she’s more comfortable, but these boats tend to be basically safe and not a lot was needed structurally. I’m pleased with the new book-case which has a traditional teak grating front!”

‘The most obvious changes of the 1970s’ new era of yacht design are beneath the waterline’

And what about her handling and performance? Ian added: “When I get our Rival into a tight marina berth with half a gale on the beam, I wish she had the short keel of the Sigma 3 for swift, tight turning.

“But when I am out alone and have not linked up the autohelm, the Rival’s steady plod in one predetermined direction is an asset. In squally conditions the Sigma needed firm handling and we won races by keeping the boat on its feet, while others were broaching.

“There is none of this problem with the Rival. If I had a choice for Scotland I would go for the deep draught version.”

Many other Rivals have gone on to cruise long distances. The design has a distinctive sheerline, and the interior, although smaller than some modern 34-footers, is particularly well fitted out for serious seagoing. On the second-hand market, I found 1978 and 1979 32s on offer at £16,000 and £17,500 (with a replacement Beta 25) and a 34 at £29,000.

The more modern Sadler profile is perhaps more functional than the Contessa’s classic look. But the Sadler 32 will be a dryer boat to sail as a result of this. Photo: Tim Woodcock/Alamy

The Sadler 32 is also worth considering. Designed by David Sadler, around 300 were built between 1979 and 1989. It’s interesting to compare dimensions with Sadler’s previous Contessa 32 design. At 31ft 6in overall the Sadler 32 is slightly shorter.

But her LWL is the same: namely the old RORC minimum 24ft for offshore races. Fin keel draught is also the same at 5ft 6in (shoal draught and twin keels were also offered), but beam is a foot broader at 10ft 6in.

Displacement is similar at 4,309kg but the ballast ratio is a slightly lower 44.2%. However the Sadler’s extra beam and form stability compensate for this. The Sadler’s masthead rig is also a similar size to the Contessa’s.

The Sadler 32 is a more spacious boat than the Contessa 32. Photo: Adrian Muttitt/Alamy

So what does this all add up to? Being a more modern design, the Sadler’s increased beam, higher freeboard, cambered side decks and straightened sheer definitely pay dividends down below.

The Sadler is a more spacious boat than the Contessa. Her fin keel is also a bit shorter, so there’s a small saving on wetted surface. This was borne out by early successes on the IOR racing scene.

I recall Cowes Week dices in our Impala 28 against the Sadler 32. We tended to edge ahead when off the wind (especially in a blow) but were hard pressed to hang on to the Sadler beating to windward in a stiff breeze.

Martin Sadler also sailed a 32 in the 1979 Fastnet and came through it with flying colours. Unlike the Contessa 32 Assent that completed the course, Martin decided to rest his crew and retire to Cork after surviving the ferocious front unscathed.

When it comes to looks, you enter the realms of personal taste. The more modern Sadler profile is perhaps marginally more functional than the Contessa’s sweeping and classic look.

But the Sadler 32 will be a dryer boat to sail as a result of this. Typical asking prices vary from £15,000 to £24,000 subject to boat and engine age.

Westerly Longbow and Westerly Renown

In 1972, Westerly asked Laurent Giles for a new 31-footer. And in its various guises, this makes a very popular first cruiser. It started life with a fin keel, as opposed to the ubiquitous and successful twin keels that had helped establish the Westerly brand.

The Westerly Longbow is a powerful performer, especially in a breeze. Photo: SailingScenes.com

So in 1972 the Westerly Longbow hit the scene, to be followed a year later by its ketch rigged centre cockpit sister, the Westerly Renown.

These two models have the Centaur’s signature knuckle in the bow and small ‘step’ in the roof line; but the extra five feet in length gives a generally sleeker appearance. They also took performance to a higher level.

The Longbow in particular is a powerful performer. She can surprise more modern cruisers in club handicap races – especially in a breeze – after which her crew can lie back and relax in traditional Westerly comfort.

The Longbow’s accommodation is spacious, featuring an L-shaped saloon settee arranged around a table to port. Two alternative galley positions were offered; one forward in the saloon and one aft. And a decent sized heads is amidships.

All in all, it’s an extremely practical and pleasing sea-going interior with plenty of wood to enhance the ambience. The centre cockpit, with wheel steering and optional ketch rig, Renown added a separate twin berth stern cabin to the equation.

Of course this is small compared to the palatial pads found in the wide sterns of many of today’s broad beam cruisers, but it is genuinely ‘separate’ and accessed via its own companionway at the back of the cockpit.

The Renown’s saloon is slightly shorter than in the aft cockpit Longbow, but remains a cosy and welcoming lair, with the galley aft to starboard and chart table to port.

Sales of these two fin keel cruisers level pegged, with the Longbow chalking up 265 compared to the Renown’s 273.

The centre-cockpit Westerly Pentland. Photo: SailingScenes.com

Westerly Berwick and Westerly Pentland

But customer demand for twin keels won out in the end, and a couple of years later Westerly launched the Berwick (aft cockpit) and the Pentland (centre cockpit) sisters.

Their efficient twin keels reduced the draught by around a foot – enabling upwardly mobile Centaur owners to retain their drying moorings and to continue creek crawling as they graduated from 26 to 31ft.

And, like their fin keel sisters, the Berwick and Pentland had sensible seagoing interiors. Sales between aft cockpit and central cockpit versions were also similar, with the aft cockpit Berwick winning at 309 to 241.

As sales continued to boom, the interior layouts of these successful 31-footers were occasionally tweaked. And towards the end of the run – as with other Westerly models nearing their sell by date – the fibreglass furniture mouldings gave way to an attractive (and more costly to build) all wood look.

Interestingly, the final total of these 31-footers built is evenly split between fin and twin keelers at around 540 of each. And that’s a lot of 31-footers. Today’s second-hand prices vary between around £10,000 to £18,000; depending on age and condition of boat and engine.

Excellent Westerly build quality as found in the 33ft Discus. Photo:

Westerly 33/Discus

One of the last classic Laurent Giles cruising yachts designed for the Westerly range was the Westerly 33/Discus, produced between 1977 and 1984.

Many regard this 33ft hull – with its well-proportioned keel (giving a 40% ballast ratio), generous displacement (6,848kg), and sensible beam (providing ample comfortable space below) – to be the best of the lot.

As usual, there are choices of keel (fin or twin), rig (sloop or ketch) and cockpit position (central or aft).

But it is the accumulated experience of thousands of Giles-designed Westerlys that makes these 33-footers a cut above the norm – with desirable small details such as backrests that move to become solid lee cloths for sleeping at sea.

Around 300 were built and asking prices vary from around £20,000 to £25,000.

Westerly Fulmar 32

In 1979, perhaps influenced by the success of racier cruisers imported from France, Westerly decided to step up a gear in the performance stakes and go for a new look and a new designer.

Out went Laurent Giles and in came the young Ed Dubois. It was a bold move, but Westerly pushed ahead in 1980 with a replacement for the popular 31ft Longbow family.

Excellent performance and handling qualities in both fin and twin keel formats from the Westerly Fulmar. Photo: SailingScenes.com

The result was one of Westerly’s most popular and enduring models; the Fulmar 32 (1979 to 1992: 437 built). Like her 26ft sister the Griffon Mk I and Mk ll (1979-1989, 329 built), Dubois’s Fulmar 32 enjoys excellent performance and handling qualities in both fin and twin keel formats.

And, being 6ft longer than the Griffon, she has classier and more elegant lines. Westerly gambled that extra performance would not deter its existing customer base, but rather boost existing brand loyalty while attracting new converts to the marque.

With fin or twin keels, the Fulmar took off. She also became a favourite with sailing schools requiring a spacious, seaworthy and stable floating classroom. The Fulmar’s seagoing interior layout, long cockpit and ability to take heavy weather in her stride make her the ideal workhorse.

With a sail area of around 560ft2, beam of 10ft 11in and ballast ratio of around 42% she offers a fine balance between cruising comfort and good performance.

Despite her long cockpit, the Fulmar’s interior volume is extensive. Her traditional layout – with twin berth forepeak, amidships heads, straight-sided saloon settees, big galley, sensible chart table and aft quarter berth – works well at sea.

It is not dissimilar to the Contessa 32’s accommodation, but more spacious. And many reckon that a well-sailed Fulmar will see off a Contessa 32 under sail in many conditions.

An impressive 437 were built and current prices vary between around £21,000 and £35,000 depending on age, condition and whether they have a replacement engine.

A Moody 27 in Plymouth Sound. Photo: Graham Snook/Yachting Monthly

Best 30 foot Moody boats

Many Moodys can also fit under the £30,000 ceiling, including earlier Primrose designs (Moody 33, 30, 36, 33S, 29, 333) and early Dixon designs (Moody 27, 31, 28). Most of these were offered with fin or twin keels.

There are far too many to go into detail here, but the excellent Moody Owners Association (moodyowners.org) contains information galore.

Best 30 foot boats: Yacht broker favourites

To get an experienced yacht broker’s view, I asked Andy Cunningham of Michael Schmidt and Partner (based at Hamble Point) for his favourite boats selling at under £30,000.

He listed the Westerly Konsort , Sadler 29 , Vancouver 27, as well as the Hunter Channel 27 and Ranger 245 twin-keelers.

He also mentioned the Victoria 30, Westerly Fulmar and Hunter Channel 32 twin-keeler – with the proviso that the last three can sell for more than £30,000 when in top condition.

Sharing Andy’s bias towards David Thomas twin keel designs, I would also mention the Hunter Horizon 232 twin-keeler as owned by 82-year-old Murdoch McGregor who won the British Yachting Awards 2021 Sailor of the Year accolade for his epic solo round Britain trip.

And its later, larger sister the Ranger 245 found almost unprecedented approval from the testers at PBO. David Harding wrote: ‘There was a lot to like about this spirited little ship back in 1996 when she had just been launched as the Ranger 245.’

Andrew Simpson, PBO’s associate editor at the time and not one to lavish praise on a boat unless it was well earned, concluded his test in 1997 with the words ‘a cracking little winner if ever I saw one’. The choice is far wider when looking for a small yacht priced under £30,000. So it’s impossible to list all the likely candidates.

Buying a 30 foot boat: Top tips

As a rule of thumb, it’s important to seek out a model with the backing of an active owners association. Rallies and social gatherings are fun and of course there’s extensive valuable information available.

A pre-purchase survey is also important; as are any recent invoices for major items such as engine and standing rigging replacement to show insurers.

Regarding standing rigging some insurers stipulate inspections on change of ownership, further inspections thereafter and rectification of faults found. So it’s sensible to check this with your insurer first.

Navigators & General, which has been insuring yachts since 1921, states on its website: ‘We will generally require surveys on boats greater than 23ft which are over 20 years in age. Once satisfactorily completed we will not ask for another for at least five years.’

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• Are you looking for a used Lagoon 42? Then this is your chance. The Lagoon 42 \"Blue Fish\" is a very beautiful and richly equipped catamaran from 2018. This yacht is ready for departure and for long-term stays on board. The yacht was delivered from the yard with a very extensive package of options such as; comfort configuration pack, an Onan generator, Cruisair air conditioning, Code-0, Yanmar 57 hp engines, folding propellers, leather upholstery, teak in the exterior cockpit and on the swimming platforms and more.In addition to the factory options, floodable solar panels, a watermaker and a parasail have been installed.The 3 cabin owner version offers plenty of room for 6 people. The spacious owner\'s cabin is located in the starboard hull and has a spacious island bed, plenty of cupboard space, a workplace/dressing table and a spacious bathroom with sink, separate shower and toilet. The bathroom has a wooden floor. The large windows give a beautiful view of the sea from the bed and the bathroom. The individual air conditioning ensures that there is always a pleasant temperature. The sliding door provides a lot of privacy if you have guests on board.In the port hull you will find 2 guest cabins, each with its own bathroom. The aft cabin is spacious and has an island bed and a bathroom with a sink, separate shower and toilet. The cabin at the front has a semi-island bed and a private bathroom with sink, shower and toilet.The saloon is central to the yacht with a view all around through the characteristic windows of a Lagoon catamaran. The sofas are covered with Devon leather, the kitchen is equipped with all amenities such as refrigeration, freezer, stove, oven and grill oven/microwave.The sliding doors provide a seamless transition to the outdoor area with a seating area, teak table, and various lounge and sun loungers. The cover of the outdoor cockpit offers shade and shelter, especially in combination with the cockpit enclosure. From the cockpit you have 3 steps to access the helm from where the yacht is sailed. The electric winch makes sailing easy, the overview is really ideal, from the helmet you always have a view of all corners of the yacht, which makes it easy to moor and unmoor.Near the trampolines you have a lovely lounge area with shade cloths, a favorite spot for many catamaran owners. In the noses of the hulls there is a large storage room for sails and fenders, for example and an extra crew cabin.A Highfield Dingy with steering console, Honda 20 hp is not missing.We have always had the yacht in view and know its entire history of use from delivery to the shipyard until now. It is a yacht that has not been sailed very much, hence only 980 hours per engine and 80 hours on the generator.The yacht has always been used privately and never in a charter.The VAT has been paid and the yacht is delivered with all associated documents such as VAT certificate & CE document.Viewing is possible by appointment in Spain. Of course we can offer a video viewing in advance.If you are interested, please make an appointment for more information or a viewing.
• Category: Sailing Boats, Catamaran Built: 2018 Length: 12.85 m Country: Spain City: La Ràpita, La Ràpita, SPAIN
• € 579,000.00
• Bavaria EASY 9.70 for sale

• BAVARIA EASY 9.7 Year 2018 SAILS- In-Mast Furling Main ELVSTROM white 2018- Furling Genoa ELVSTROM white 2018- Spare Furling Main ELVSTROM white 2018- Spare Furling Genoa ELVSTROM white 2018- Furling Asymmetric FULSTROM ELVSTROM black 2019 (slightly used, as new)- Removable Bowsprit SELDEN 2020DECK- White GRP steering wheel- Chartplotter BangG Zeus 2 7\"- SIDEPOWER bow thruster- WIND sensor BandG- 4 winches Lewmar ST- ELECTRIC WINDLASS with 40 meter chain- Bimini BLACK- Sprayhood BLACKCABIN- 2 double cabins (1 bow, 1 stern)- bathroom with toilet- 1 engine battery 2018 + 1 services battery 2018 + 1 bow thruster battery news 2023ENGINE- 20 hp VOLVO PENTA with 1.700 hours. Serviced every 200 hours. Injectors serviced and wet elbow changed in 2022. Invoices available since new. Saildrive. Fair offers will be considered. Intracommunity operation possible.
• Category: Sailing Boats, Sloop Built: 2018 Length: 10 m Country: Spain City: Tarragona, Tarragona, SPAIN
• € 100,000.00
• Beneteau OCEANIS 35 for sale

• Beneteau Oceanis 35 year 2015.CABIN- 3 cabins double bed for up to 6 people- 1 manual marine bathroom with shower and pump (holding tank)- Dining table- Gas kitchen- Hot water system (50L)- 150L+150L fresh waterDECK- Bimini (black)- Sprayhood (black)- 2 x WHITE GRP steering wheels- Teak table- 4 whinches HARKEN 40ST- All sail maneuver re-sent to sternSAILS- Full Bettened Main, Elvstrom, BLACK, year 2020- Furling Genoa 120%, Elvstrom, BLACK, year 2020- Furling Spinnaker, Fulstrom Elvstrom, BLACK, year 2020 (slightly used, as new)- Removable bowsprit selden- Lazy Bag and Lazy Jack, Elvstrom, BLACK, year 2020- Spare Battened Main, Elvstrom, WHITE, year 2015- Spare Furling Genoa, Elvstrom, 100%, WHITE, year 2015- Spare Elvstrom Lazy Bag and LAzy Jacks WHITE year 2015ELECTRONICS- BandG Chartplotter Zeus 7\"- BandG Autopilot- BandG triton- BandG wind meterENGINE- Yanmar 30 hp saildrive. Engine with 2.600 hours, serviced every 200 hours, invoices available.- SIDEPOWER BowthrusterSAFETY- All required safety material for 10 people up to 12 nm- Life raft - NO- Radio beacon - YES (not activated)OFFICIAL DOCUMENTS- Spanish flag- Charter boat- All documents updated- next ITB 2025Fair offers will be considered.
• Category: Sailing Boats, Sloop Built: 2015 Length: 10.45 m Country: Spain City: Tarragona, Tarragona, SPAIN
• € 140,000.00
• NAUTOR SWAN 56 for sale

• Explore the Seas with Elegance aboard the Swan 56-014 \'FEMME SAUVAGE\'Embark on an unparalleled sea voyage aboard the Swan 56-014 \'FEMME SAUVAGE\'. This magnificent vessel seamlessly blends luxurious comfort with extraordinary performance, offering you the opportunity to navigate the oceans in style and safety.Design and Technical FeaturesCrafted by renowned designer Germán Frers, the Swan 56-014 \'FEMME SAUVAGE\' boasts a length of 17.19 meters and a beam of 4.73 meters, providing ample space for luxury cruises or thrilling regattas. Constructed with high-quality materials such as GRP, this vessel embodies the perfect combination of elegance and durability.Powerful PerformanceEquipped with a Yanmar engine of 71 kW/96 HP and a 6 kW Westerbeke generator, the Swan 56-014 \'FEMME SAUVAGE\' offers reliable and efficient performance, both on the open sea and in coastal waters. With its impeccable sailing performance, you can enjoy boundless adventures.Comfort and Luxury OnboardInside, the Swan 56-014 \'FEMME SAUVAGE\' welcomes guests into an environment of luxury and refinement. The spacious cabins, tastefully furnished, offer unparalleled comfort, while the main saloon is the perfect place to relax and socialize. The fully equipped kitchen enables the preparation of delicious gourmet meals even in the midst of the sea.Safe and Convenient NavigationFeaturing state-of-the-art navigation technology, including B&G Hydra 2 instruments and a Furuno radar, the Swan 56-014 \'FEMME SAUVAGE\' ensures safe and hassle-free navigation in all conditions. With advanced safety systems and regular maintenance, you can tackle every adventure with confidence and peace of mind.Discover the Pleasure of Sailing with the Swan 56-014 \'FEMME SAUVAGE\'Whether you\'re planning a relaxing cruise or an exhilarating regatta, the Swan 56-014 \'FEMME SAUVAGE\' is the ideal choice for exploring the seas in style and comfort. Contact us today to book your unforgettable journey aboard this magnificent vessel.
• Category: Sailing Boats, Sloop Built: 1999 Length: 17.19 m Country: France City: Frejus, Francia, France
• € 415,000.00
• Lagoon LAGOON 50 for sale

• Category: Sailing Boats, Catamaran Built: 2019 Length: 14.76 m City: Manila, PHILIPPINES
• $ 1,100,000.00
• Lagoon LAGOON 46 for sale

• Category: Sailing Boats, Catamaran Built: 2021 Length: 14 m City: Phuket, THAILAND
• $ 920,000.00
• VIOLATI 36 ONE OFF for sale

• Category: Sailing Boats, Sloop Built: 1974 Length: 12.05 m Country: Italy City: Fiumicino, Fiumicino, ITALY
• € 30,000.00
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• Category: Sailing Boats, Sloop Built: 1987 Length: 13.03 m Country: France City: Lorient, Lorient, France
• € 89,000.00
• Dufour GIB SEA 402 for sale

• A turn-key liveaboard cruising boat ready to go. Much loved and meticulously cared for, but now we must move on to new land-based adventures (a baby!). Here are some of the headline upgrades made to the boat before we bought her. > New rigging in 2021.> Engine refurb in 2020/ 2021. Fuel pump, injectors, new starter motor, gearbox.> New sole boards (flooring) throughout, in 2020/ 2021.We bought her in early 2022 and carried out an extensive re-fit:> Installed 600 Amp hours of Renogy LiFEPO4 lithium batteries, this is complete with a Victron Multiplus II, which can charge the batteries at 120 Amps per hour off of shore power, and it also creates 240V electricity from the batteries via the inverter, up to 3,000W of power. All of this is managed through a Victron Cerbo GX and touchscreen at the nav table showing you the state of charge, and current power draw/ generation. > This means you have a constant source of 240V electricity onboard, which provides a few creature comforts. We have electric-only cooking onboard, no gas. There is a two burner induction hob and two-drawer Ninja air fryer as the oven. The 240V inverter can also help provide hot water via the 30-litre calorifier (new in 2022), also plumbed into the engine coolant loop. > The batteries charge off of the shorepower connection, via the 875w of solar panels (Victron MPPT controllers), or via the engine (Victron DC/DC charger at 30 amps).> The boat was entirely re-plumbed with JG push-fit plastic pipe throughout in 2022. An expansion tank was added, and a new Whale Pump W-UF1215 was installed. > We commissioned a stainless steel stern arch to be built, and integrated into the existing pushpit. This arch acts as the mount for 525w (3 panels) of the 175w solar panels, with a further 2 of the 175w panels mounted on the guard rails, to bring us to 875w total. The stainless steel arch also acts as a dinghy hoist with a whole D-frame lowering/ raising. > We re-decorated throughout, painting a lot of the walls white, but leaving the original trim pieces round doorframes, etc in their varnished state. > A whole new navigation panel was installed at the nav table. New switchboards, every wire fused. As part of the re-build a new Garmin GPS1022 chartplotter was installed along with Vesper XB-6000 AIS transponder. > We have also painted the decks with KiwiGrip. A previous owner had previously sprayed the deck/ hull over the original gelcoat. This left some parts of the deck quite slippy. Hence we painted the decks with KiwiGrip, which stopped our dog and us from slipping!> The boat will be sold with a 3D tender, 2.5 metre long, 1.5 metre wide with a Mercury 6 horsepower outboard. Included in the price. > Included in the price is also a host of spares. Spares list include shaft anode, exhaust gasket, alternator belts, water filters, engine impellers, outboard fuel tank connectors, oil filters, ignition start switch, diesel engine thermostat, primary fuel filters, secondary fuel filters, top end gasket kit, prop lock washer, hatch gaskets, hatch handles, bilge pumps, windlass switches. Dimensions DetailsMin Draft/ Drive Up: 2.0 MetersMax Draft / Drive Down: 2.0 MetersCockpit Position: AftConstruction DetailsHull Shape: DisplacementAdditional Information: The Gib\'Sea 402 has been designed by Joubert-Nivelt (80 boats built from 1986 to 1990). It is suitable for racing as well as for cruising.Tank DetailsFuel: 100 ltrs/phNo of fuel tanks: 1Water: 320No of water tanks: 2Holding Tanks: NoNavigationNavigation AidsRadar: N/APlotter: Garmin GPS1022, new in 2022Autopilot: Garmin Reactor 40, new in 2022, and Raytheon Type II linear arm, refurbished in 2022. Compass: Magnetic compass at the wheel, age/ brand unknown.Speed Log: Airmar (Garmin) DST810 triducer (speed, depth, temperature), new in 2022Wind Indicator: Garmin gWind wired version, new in 2022Depth: Airmar (Garmin) DST810 triducer (speed, depth, temperature), new in 2022VHF: Garmin VHF 115i, new in 2022AIS Receiver/Transmitter: Vesper XB-6000, transponder, receives and sends AIS signals, new in 2022Additional Navigation Information: All integrated over the NMEA 2000 network. Note that there is an additional chartplotter at the wheel, a Garmin Echomap, an older plotter, it is not connected to the NMEA 2000 network (incompatible). Both chartplotters have 2021/ 2022 SD cards with charts for the whole of the Mediterranean. There are various GMI20, and GNX20 display instruments in the cockpit which show boat speed, wind speed, etc. Any number of variables you are interested in. Note that the autopilot control unit is also in the cockpit, this is a GHC50 touchscreen. You can control the autopilot from down below via the GPS1022 chartplotter too. You can steer by compass course, wind heading (apparent or true), or it can follow a plotted course.Rig/SailsSails DetailsAdditional Information: 2 headsails (good condition, at least 3-4 seasons of life left in each of them, one is 120% and other is 140%)1 mainsail (second-hand, good condition, at least 3-4 seasons of life left)Rig DetailsRig Type: SloopRigging Age: 2021Additional Information: Re-rigged in 2021, all chainplates also re-bedded through the deck in 2023.Winches DetailsAdditional Information: Halyards replaced in 2021 I believe, unsure of brands though. Same for the genoa sheets. Winches are original to the boat, and have been serviced in 2022, taken apart stripped of grease/ gunk and re-greased (lightly).Safety EquipmentSafety Equipment DetailsEPIRB: YesLife raft: 4 man SeaGo liferaft, new in 2022No. Life Jackets: 2Jack Stays: YESNo. Life Buoy: 1No. Dan Buoy: 0No. Electric Bilge Pumps: 3No. Manual Bilge Pumps: 0Radar Reflector: YES Emergency Tiller: YES Gas Alarm: NO No. Of Fire Blanket: 0 No. Of Fire Extinguishers: 2 EquipmentDeck Equipment DetailsWindlass Make: Lofrans Tigres 1000 watt, age unknownAnchor 1: Rocna 25kg, with 75 metres of 10mm galvanised chain, both new in 2022.Anchor 2: Danforth stern anchor, 15kg, with 8 plait rode, around 30 metres. Additional Information: Around 5-10 different lines of size and length, 6-8 fenders of various sizes. Fresh water deck shower fitted in 2022. There is a large integrated stainless steel stern arch, built in 2022. This acts as a mount for the solar panels and various bits of equipment. It also acts as a dinghy hoisting system.Tenders & Toy DetailsTender: 3D Tender, 2.5 metre length, 1.5m wide, aluminium hull Outboard Make: Mercury 6HP, new in 2021, serviced annually. ElectronicsElectrics DetailsOn-board Voltage1: 12VOn-board Voltage2: 220VOn-board Voltage3: Domestic Batteries: Renogy 200Ah LiFePO4 batteries x 3 (600Ah total capacity), new in 2022Engine Batteries: 100Ah starter battery, replaced 2023Battery Charger Make: Victron Multiplus II inverter charger, features 240 volt inverter, up to 3kW, and a 120 Amp chargerGenerator: Champion 2200 Watt Inverter Generator, portable, petrol generatorShore Power: YES Solar Panels: 175W solar panels x 5, equals 875W of solar power, mounted on stern arch and guard rails.Additional Information: Brand new navigation panel built in 2022, new switch panel, every single circuit fused. Victron Cerbo GX and touchscreen can be used to monitor the batteries state of charge and power draw.MachineryBow Thruster: YesMachinery DetailsEngine Age: ReconditionedConsumption: 2.1 ltrs/phProp Type: FixedDrive Type: ShaftGenerator Make, Model, Kva, Hours: Champion 2200 Watt Inverter Generator, portable, petrol generatorBow Thruster Make, Model, Hp: N/AAdditional Information: Portable 2,200w generator that we would occasionally use to top up the batteries if not much sunlight (875w of solar panels).AccommodationNo. of Doubles: 6No. Saloon Berths: 2No. Heads: 2Calorifier (Size/Make/Model): Quick-Nautic 30 litre calorifier, plumbed into engine coolant loop, and also 240 volt poweredCooker: No gas system on boat. Ikea two-burner induction hob, and Ninja airfyer, two drawer version.Additional Information: New flooring throughout, new in 2021. Woodwork varnishing is in good condition, various bits have been re-varnished at the end of 2023. Walls painted white in 2022 which brightens the interior. Bilges painted in 2021/ 2022. Both heads decorated in 2022.General DetailsConstruction Type: GRPEngine HP: 50Port/Marina: Artemis Boatyard, LerosBoat Docking: AshoreVessel Name: Nendaz
• Category: Sailing Boats, Sloop Built: 1989 Length: 12 m Country: Greece City: Artemis Boatyard, Leros, GREECE
• £ 65,000.00
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Beneteau First 30 Sailing Yacht

Falmouth, Cornwall

Boatshed Cornwall are delighted to list this Beneteau First 30 , one of the original First designs of the late 70 s. This Beneteau First 30 has a year of manufacture dated as 1980, yet really does feel much younger once onboard and down below. This fin keel, sloop rigged design can accommodate five persons...

MG 30 HS Half Tonner

Milford Haven, Pembrokeshire

Maverick is a well known local boat which has been active in the club racing scene for a good number of years with her current owner. You can see her out there most Sundays. She has a good amount of silverware on the mantelpiece, which stands testament to her abilities to pick up her skirts and get moving....

Sparkman & Stephens Aqua 30 Sailing Yacht

Boatshed Cornwall are pleased to list this Sparkman & Stephens AQUA 30 or sometimes known as S&S 30 . Sold in 1971 by Aqua-Fibre International Ltd it has remained in the same family ever since. This AQUA 30 is now ashore and winterised on a custom cradle, which is included in the inventory. Recent upgrades...

Powerglide ProFish 30 Will carry 10 2 people

North East, England

This Powerglide ProFish 30 is built as an extremely fast and safe fishing boat. She has been used as a charter boat and appears to have been well looked after - engine serviced every 600 hours, oil changed before that. She changed hands 7 years ago into private hands when the owner was able to enjoy...

Westerly Cirrus

Arisaig, Inverness

This is a good opportunity to acquire a well-regarded boat , for seasoned sailors or someone looking for an entry level , at a competitive price. Benefitting from an engine upgrade in 2000. These boat details are subject to contract. Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered. Register with...

Gaff Rigged Cutter

Wareham, Wareham Town

Lovely Classic Gaff Cutter showing beautiful craftmanship. These classic lines will certainly turn heads wherever she goes. Onboard there is a lovely feeling of purpose. Wooden boats always need maintenance, and this is no different, but for a boat that is nearly 30 years old, I think she can provide many...

Halmatic 30ft Bespoke design and build

Suffolk, East of England

This is a quality boat, a fine example of this more than capable sailing yacht, two owners from new, this has had lots and lots of upgrades as both owners have been marine industry professionals. One of the last Halmatics made, this one has had bespoke windows made and fitted given her lines a softer look....

Stingray 195 CX

The Stingray 195CX is a stylish sports cruiser with a cuddy cabin, which can sleep 2 adults and she has a toilet tucked neatly under the berth. She is able to achieve speeds in excess of 30 knots but will cruise happily at 25. These speeds will appease any adrenaline junkie. She has ample cockpit space...

Custom Drascombe Type

Neyland, Pembrokeshire

This attractive 'Drascombe style' open sailing dinghy has swallows and amazons type adventure written all over it. The boat comes with head, main and mizzen sails, which all appear to be in good working order. The woodwork looks in sound shape and the paintwork fresh. The perfect set-up to enjoy inland...

With 300 Series GRP Sport boat

Taverham, Norfolk

With 300 (Pronounced "Witt") series much sought after classic sport /day boat in excellent condition. GRP hull with mahogany trim which has been well maintained and with original gel coat. Blue spray cover and steering wheel, 4 comfortable seats and nearly new blue bimini. Complete with oars and rowlocks...

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