Steadfast 30 Deck Saloon Distinctive Motor Sailer 1988 Bilge Keel Rare Sale

Normal 0 false false false EN-US JA X-NONE A GREAT WAY TO ENJOY THE NEW YEAR - Out on the water in the fresh air with family and friends. This is a rare opportunity to become the proud owner of a distinctive, classic British Yacht with a strong lay up built by Victoria Marine in Southampton. It has been extensively improved with many parts replaced including the standing rigging and has a replacement Volvo engine that is much more efficient than the original. It also has a new remote bow thruster. 'Serendipity' is currently out of the water in Christchurch, Dorset for ease of viewing.

The smart design is brilliant for families or shorthanded and the flexible enclosure makes it possible to extend the sailing season and be comfortable inside the cockpit in all weathers. The bilge keel arrangement makes Serendipity suitable for all moorings including drying moorings in shallow estuaries allowing her to go where deeper, single keel yachts could not venture. Steadfast 30 Motor sailer - Manufacturer's Specification and details of current fittings ‘Serendipity’ LOA: 9.14M / Beam:3.81M / Draft: 1.3M / Disp: 4 Tonnes Built by Victoria Marine, Hampshire in 1988. GRP Construction White Hull and deck, Bilge keel, Sloop Rig. British Registered Engine Volvo D1-30 28hp, new in 2008 with new saildrive seal fitted in 2017.

40 gallon fuel tank. Prop Volvo Saildrive Brunton Autoprop folding propeller. Speed max 7kts. Engine hours - 360. BEP VSR for battery charging.

Stirling 10AMP battery charger, NASA BM – 1 battery monitor. Batteries 2 x 110AMP HR plus additional battery for bow thruster. Vetus 55 Bow thruster new in 2018. Sails Mainsail – JKA new in 2015 with in-mast reefing. Genoa Tab 1988.

Genoa Roller reefing – Harken. All lines lead aft to the cockpit. Aluminium mast and spars. Stainless Steel Rigging all replaced in 2017. Electric windlass new 2017.

Accommodation 6 Berth (Starboard cabin berth 1m wide and 1.85m long) 3 cabins with storage Domestic Equipment Eberspacher heating new 2015, 240v Ringmain, Rutland 913 Wind Generator, Neptune Cooker with built-in ignition oven and grill – new 2014, gas, refrigerator, 80 gallon water tank, Pressurised hot and cold water in galley and heads, Hot water calorifier, 240v immersion heater for marina use, Electric toilet new 2017, Maroon upholstery, Curtains, All headlining and sidelining replaced 2011. Construction and Condition GRP Construction, Hull osmosis treated up to waterline in 2002. Keels resealed 2002. GENERAL: Last professional survey of boat conducted in October 2016 DECKS & COCKPIT: GRP decks, Windows – glass from new, Good condition deck fittings. Self-draining cockpit.

ENGINE: Regularly serviced. Excellent condition. No past repairs. SAILS: All in good condition. SPARS & RIGGING: Mast age 1988.

Standing rigging replaced 2017 by Partington Marine. INTERIOR: Upholstery recovered in 2009, Headlinings replaced 2011, LED lighting throughout. INSTRUMENTS: NASA Clipper. VHF/DSC radio. Furuno Radar Deck equipment Pushpit, Pulpit and guardrails, Cockpit tent new 2018, Dodgers, SS/Boarding ladder, Bathing platform, Wheel steering, Whisper pole, 2x2 speed sheet winches (self-tailing) 2x1 speed halyard winches, outboard bracket on pushpit.

Main anchor and kedge anchor. Electric windlass with remote operation from cockpit. Safety Equipment Danbuoy, 1 x lifebuoy, 2 x manual fire extinguishers, stripper cutter on prop, 1 manual and 1 auto bilge pump. Steadfast 30 Serendipity Owner’s comments: This is a classic British motor yacht with a unique deck saloon arrangement built by Victoria Marine in Southampton. It is a clever design and packaging with quality build and has all the facilities needed for live aboard or for day sailing.

Most of the major items have been replaced in recent years for added peace of mind. The high freeboard, bow thruster and optional protected cockpit covers make this a go anywhere boat, ideal for short handed or family sailing in any weather. It feels safe and sturdy with a good turn of speed and a strong, reliable engine. The only item that may now be a useful addition is a modern GPS and an autohelm and these can be added quite easily to the existing wheel steering. One of the great attractions of this yacht is that you don’t get wet during bad weather.

The cockpit tent is easily fitted and keeps you warm and cosy and the nav seat in the wheelhouse gives a great view as you sail along. The tent was fitted new in 2018 and can be removed completely, leaving a very nice open area to sit above the cockpit and aft cabin. The sides and back also clip up so that the top can be used as a bimini for protection from the sun. The galley position in the wheelhouse, avoids the need to go below to cook or make drinks. Everything is to hand and another bonus is there is no excessive heat build-up in the saloon when cooking.

Down below, the saloon, with swivelling and lifting table, seats up to 8 people for socialising and is very cosy. There is a warm air vent for the heating. The saloon sleeps two people, with plenty of storage on deep shelves and also behind and below the seats. There is a drinks cupboard with cut outs to hold wine and even a specially shaped hole to fit the Gordon’s Gin bottle. There is a cupboard to hold glasses and two cupboards opposite.

This saloon is beautifully cool during warm weather. To the right there is a double cabin with a comfortable bed, with an ‘airflow’ layer underneath the mattress for ventilation. The mattress cover is removable and washable. Above the bed is a large cubby hole for clothes, spare bedding etc. There is a vanity unit with two drawers and a cupboard with two shelves, and a hanging locker behind.

Also a large mirror. The heads has been fitted with a new electric toilet and there is a shower with a slatted floor and an electric pump to remove the water. The cleverly created, private aft cabin has two very comfortable beds with an airflow layer beneath each mattress. There is a central unit with two drawers and shelving. Each bed has shelving to the side and there are two opening windows.

The boat has sailed far and wide and has been over to France regularly. The design and fittings make life on board a very pleasant, safe and comfortable experience. If it helps, I would be happy to send you an independent five page review of this boat carried out by one of the major yachting magazines when the boat was tested in 1987. Their summary was 'Easy to sail with a cavernous interior, Steadfast’s new flagship proves itself a good all-rounder’. I am also happy to supply a copy of the pre-purchase survey that was completed in October 2016.

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