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Fisher 30 (1975) for sale in Dublin, Ireland

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Summary

For sale is a 1975-built Fisher 30 Motor Sailer, located in Dublin, Ireland. This prized vessel combines the tradition of a deep-sea fishing boat with the elegance of a classic yacht. Freshly painted with beautiful teak bulwarks and capping rails, she is equipped for both comfort and durability. A dependable inboard Volvo Penta MD3 engine powers this gem, with an added bow thruster and electric windlass for smooth sailing. Navigating the decks is easy and safe with new non-slip panels. The Fisher 30 comfortably sleeps five across the forward cabin and saloon, and carries up-to-date navigation aids including a new Raymarine colour GPS plotter. After a comprehensive rewiring and servicing, this remarkable boat is ready for immediate use. The ketch rig set-up ensures easy sail control from the cockpit. A new gearbox was installed in 2024, indicating meticulous care taken in her upkeep. This boat is a timeless fusion of luxury and reliability. This sale includes a broad inventory, from navigation tools to a new flare pack, indicating readiness for immediate adventure. The immaculate condition of the interior, combined with the Eberspacher diesel heating system, makes for a cosy and inviting environment, perfect for long voyages or short trips.

General information

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Make/model

Fisher 30

Category

Used sail boat for sale

Price

£29,500 GBPGet a foreign exchange quote

Name of boat

Tulip

Year

1975

Designer

Gordon Wyatt

Length overall

9.14 metres

Length waterline

7.62 metres

Beam

2.90 metres

Draft

1.30 metres

Displacement

6,604 kg

Keel

Full Keel

Location

Dublin, Ireland

About this Fisher 30

English

Fisher 30 Motor sailer with ketch rig. In-mast furling main and mizzen sails and roller furling headsail. Recently painted topsides with teak bulwarks and capping rails. Inboard Volvo Penta MD3 providing economy and reliability. Easy safe access around the decks with new nonslip panels. Electric windlass and bow thruster. 5-Berth accommodation over forward cabin and saloon. Decent electronic navigation aids including DSC VHF, NEW Raymarine colour GPS/Plotter, wind speed, depth sounder and AIS.

Mechanical

Vessel powered by a Volvo Penta MD3B, 34hp inboard diesel engine. This is believed to be the original engine but has been converted at some point from raw water to fresh water cooling with a heat exchanger. The engine is in good order and starts first time on the key. The engine had completed 2500 hours but has subsequently been rewired. Engine has been serviced and is ready to go.
New gearbox in 2024 driving a stainless steel shaft and 2-bladed fixed propeller.
Bank of 4x12V batteries providing engine start, bow thruster and domestic power. The batteries are recharged via the engine alternator and battery charger. Shore power including external socket and cable.

Rigging

Ketch rigged with deck stepped, gold anodised main and mizzen masts by Kemp. Both main and mizzen have been converted to Facnor in-mast reefing. Roller furling headsail. Stainless steel standing rigging and terylene running rigging. All sails are controlled from the cockpit.
Sails include main, mizzen and genoa.

Inventory

Compass
Rudder angle indicator
Raymarine colour Chart plotter - New 2022
Additional chart plotter
AIS - New 2022
Silva S10 DSC VHF
Clipper Depth
Clipper wind speed direction
Sumlog trip
Robertson autopilot
Lewmar electric windlass
Anchor with chain and warp
Navigation lights
Boathook
Electric bilge pump
Life raft - New 2021
Flare Pack - In date
Horse shoe buoy with light
Fire extinguisher
Fire blanket
Cockpit cushion
Clock & Barometer set
CD/Radio
Cutlery & crockery
Shore power cable
Portable bathing ladder
Warps & fenders
Bespoke cockpit cushions

Accommodation

The wheelhouse is entered via the cockpit. This area has full standing headroom and great visibility all around. There is a perspex panel in the wheelhouse roof to allow helm to view the sails and let in lots of natural light. The wheelhouse has a fold-down helm sea and a bench seat to starboard. Three steps down from the wheelhouse, and you are in the saloon. The interior hull is lined either with carpet or vinyl to a high standard. The woodwork and cabinet work is in excellent condition, and all upholstery is well padded and covered in attractive blue fabric. There is an L-Shaped seating/dining area to port with removable table. This area will convert to a decent sized double berth. Opposite is the galley area with work surfaces, stainless steel sink, Oven with hob and grill and cool box behind. Aft of galley on the starboard side is a spacious quarter berth. Above this is a pullout chart table with reading light. Between the saloon and the forward cabin is the heads compartment to port with sea toilet and pull out sink unit. Opposite heads are storage cupboard with double louvred doors. In the bow is the forward cabin with V-shaped berth with storage below. Each cabin fitted with 12V lighting. Boat benefits from Eberspacher diesel heating.

Construction

GRP constructed long keeled motor sailor with a flared bow and canoe stern. Counter hung rudder attached to keel skeg offering protection to the 2-Bladed bronze propeller. Topsides were stripped back and painted in 2022 in Blue painted topsides with white boot top. Teak rubbing strakes and bulwarks. Self-draining decks finished in tread master panels. Raised accommodation deck with Houdini style hatch and ventilation funnels. Electric windlass with double roller stem head fitting. Stainless steel bow, stern and stanchions connect by coated stainless steel wires. Aft cockpit with teak topped locker seating and bespoke cockpit cushions. Lockable sliding door to the wheelhouse. GRP wheelhouse with glass windscreen and perspex roof light.

Contact Information

Due to location viewings are by prior arrangement only. To arrange a viewing, please call David or Matt on 0191 272 9086.

For a full, detailed specification with additional photographs and direct contact details for the listing office visit our website

The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.

Unless otherwise stated on the specification sheet the following presumptions are made
Sail drive and shaft seals are more than 5 years of age
Fuel and gas hoses and regulators are over 5 years old
Standing rigging and sails are more than 10 years old

NOTE - Please ring our offices prior to visiting, as the boat may be unavailable for viewing or located at a different marina.

Propulsion

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Engine

1 x Volvo Penta MD3B

Engine hours

2500

Fuel

Diesel

Fuel capacity

332 litres

Maximum speed

15 kph