Hello All,
Long time sailor looking to get back into budget single hander , would do a refit , fit vane etc.
Any comments on below vessels appreciated
yachthub.com/list/yachts-for-sale/used/sail-monohulls/sparkman-stephens-30-defiance/242417
yachthub.com/list/yachts-for-sale/used/sail-monohulls/currawong-30/244515
Thanks in advance
That is my pick out of the SS30's for sale. Very nice Currawong though and I like the interior. Not sure why it needs a self tacking jib setup. I hate the CQR having off the bow though, should have a real anchor in the anchor well.
I'm biased towards Currawongs and I'm just leaving the keyboard now to head offshore for some more self isolation!
If you were thinking of using for offshore I would look at a 34 footer. Difference in price between an SS 30 & 34 is marginal. Here on the WA coast I have seen 30 footers unable to make headway when trying to head into a 20 knot offshore breeze. The constant wave action meant they were sailing sideways. Where the extra length with a 34 footer meant they could keep going and make meaningful progress. My old UFO 34 was like a train heading upwind in a 20-25kt offshore breeze.
Ilenart
That's a far better interior than the stock Currawong interior. The layout is the same except for the folding table in the centre. The normal set up is with a fold-down table on the stb side of the saloon. I would suggest this has had an update with all that extra timber trim at some time. The hatch on the foredeck has been modified from a life raft storage to an actual hatch as well.
This is my nav table. With tiller steering the plotter is easy to see from the normal seated position though 99% of the time the Aries is steering.
Previous owners crew during one of the 5 Syd-Hob races. The owner used the port side quarter berth which is the best berth by far. The stb quarter berth is a pipe cot and is used for storage and when folded gives access to the engine and shaft etc. The fore peak berth is a waste of time.
I was also interested in the Currawong 30 and rang the dealer. Standing rigging hasn't been replaced in current owners time (~17 years) and the inner forestay seems to be missing, not sure why.
I have owned one of each over the years.
Does not matter which design just which is better fit out and equipment etc.
The Currawong is quite tidy and original
There is a Savage defence for sale in old at present to $12k
looks factory original which is what you want.
I reckon a 30 footer is just about the right lenght for short handed sailing be it racing or cruising.
A battle of the 30 footers has to encompass more than Currawongs and Defiances.
How about Spencers, Knoops, VDS,Holland, Clansman, Farr, Hick, Carter and of course the venerable Lotus 9.2 from the pen of Alan Wright.
As long as a 30 footer is not too narrow beamed and not a slug it will take a crew of 2 or 3 far and wide in a timely fashion.
I think the choice comes down to what sort of lead keel you want. Bolt on lead or encapsulated lead. I would not contemplate cast iron keels or steel with lead like the Knoops. In the long term the ease of maintenance with encapsulated lead seals the deal for me but I would still own an SS30 as long as it had an anchor locker.
There are lots of good 30 footers about. I think it is a great length for a balance of capability, manageability and economy.
If I had the money to spare this is the 30 footer I would have.
Are you sure you weren't thinking of the Pogo 30 Cisco? That's a Pogo mini in the video, she's a little bit shorter at 22'. I do agree though a mini would be awesome fun if you could get off it at the end of the day!
I test sailed a 30' for a day, loved it to bits, easily singlehanded and surprisingly stable.
This is three guys doing a trans-atlantic crossing on a Pogo 30, it's cool just to see how much stuff they put on board .
What about the mighty Adams 31 ???..."Plum Crazy" still holds the Sydney to Hobart race record for it's length, record has stood since 1975
www.sail-world.com/Australia/Plum-Crazy-returns-to-Hobart-for-Wooden-Boat-Festival/-53697?source=google
Not actually correct.
Red Rock Communication, Krakatoa and Towtruck are all quicker with Red Rock almost a day quicker.
Having said that, a good mate has done about 10 to 15 Hobart's and has never beaten his 1975 time in his 30 footer even on a 57 footer.
Proving 30' is no issue for being able to get up and boogie.
Hull speed? What is this theoretical hull speed of which you speak?
Anyone got a spare 300K?
Hi
Crashing the discussion here...
My daughter and I have been sailing small dinghies on a lake for the past 3 years. This with the intend the have weekend fun and learn sailing.
Last year we joined someone on a 40ft yacht in the bay of Melbourne and both loved it. Ever since that day I have been contemplating that it's time to swap the dinghy for something bigger and learn more. This with the ultimate goal to sail up north and do some Pacific islands during my long service leave.
Anyways started to look at some boats and thought that 30-32 ft range would work well. Atm i've got my eye on a Spencer 30 which is reasonably priced given that my budget is not large in boat terms <20k
Keen to get your views on the Spencer 30? '75
Would also be helpful to get some insight all costs associated? Registration , berth, mooring, insurance etc. Hoping to stay under 7.5k a year.
This as I never owned a boat...
Am I dreaming or possible?
It will be hard to go wrong with a Spencer 30. Properly equipped and maintained they are a capable blue water yacht.
Thanks for the input!
I am Vic based (far south east Melbourne).
Have
- contacted the seller but haven't heard back yet.
- looked for some good mooring/berthing options.
Most are ~5k a year though. Would probably prefer something near Hastings Westerport to Phillips island area instead of the bay.
Also thought to get some professional to inspect before I buy - even though the price is less that 20k.
Any thoughts on a good one?
Probably to more to give me some insights in what I'm signing up to.
Fingers crossed it happens. Looking fwd to it.