KingFisher 30 (1974) for sale in Grimsby, United Kingdom

£7,950 GBP
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Summary

Behold the robust KingFisher 30, a splendidly maintained twin keel centre cockpit cruiser ready for voyages grand or quaint, located in Grimsby, United Kingdom. Crafted in 1974, "Penultimate" is perfect for those endeared by the appeal of adventure or the tranquillity of coastal and estuary exploration. With an overall length of 9.14 meters and a beam of 2.74 meters, it comfortably accommodates up to six berths. The cavernous forecabin leads to a full-width, equipped heads compartment, hanging locker, and inviting saloon with two settee berths and a food lover's galley. Its aft cabin, accessed via the cockpit, hosts two single berths. Driven by a 24hp Caterpillar C1.1 marine diesel engine, the boat also includes a 240-volt shore power system, inverter, and a wind generator. Rigged as a masthead sloop, it boasts durable stainless steel standing rigging. Deftly caparisoned with deck equipment, navigation tools, and safety gear, you wouldn't want to miss this magnificent vessel listed at a fair price of £7,950.

General information
Make/model
KingFisher 30
Category
Used sail boat for sale
Price
Tax / VAT status
Paid / Included
Name of boat
Penultimate
Year
1974
Designer
R.A.G. Nierop
Length overall
9.14 metres
Length waterline
7.62 metres
Beam
2.74 metres
Draft
1.07 metres
Displacement
4,481 kg
Location
Grimsby, United Kingdom

About this KingFisher 30

English

The Kingfisher 30 is a robustly built twin keel centre cockpit cruiser.  These modestly priced yachts have achieved some remarkable voyages, though the modest draft makes them equally suitable for coastal and estuary exploration. "Penultimate" has been well cared for over the years.

Viewing by appointment through our Suffolk Office - 01473 659 681. 

Accommodation

The accommodation offers up to six berths.  In the forecabin, V berth with stowage under. Opening hatch to foredeck. Full width heads compartment with marine toilet and washbasin. Hanging locker.

In the saloon, two settee berths.  Fixed table with drop leaves. Chart table to starboard with galley opposite. Two burner gimballed gas cooker with grill and oven.  Sink with manually pumped freshwater supply. Refrigerator. Aft cabin accessed via cockpit with two single berths.

Mechanical Systems

Located under the cockpit, Caterpillar C1.1 marine diesel engine. 24hp. Electric start. Freshwater cooled via heat exchanger. Shaft driven to a fixed 3 bladed propeller. Single lever controls. 60 litre fuel capacity. 

Electrical Systems

  • Alternator charging
  • Two 12 volt domestic batteries - 2024
  • 12 volt  engine start battery - 2024
  • 240 volt shorepower system with outlets
  • Inverter
  • Wind generator

Spars & Sails

Masthead rigged sloop. Anodised aluminium mast and boom. Stainless steel standing rigging (age unknown). Terylene running rigging. Slab reefed mainsail system. Headsail furling system. Two sheet winches. Two halyard winches. Spinnaker pole.

  • Mainsail - Jeckells
  • Genoa - Jeckells - 2023
  • Spinnaker

Deck Equipment

  • Delta anchor with chain
  • Kedge anchor
  • Lofrans electric anchor windlass
  • Mainsail stackpack sail cover
  • Various fenders and warps

Navigation Equipment

  • Steering compass
  • NASA clipper speed instrument
  • NASA clipper depth instrument
  • ICOM MC-505 DSC VHF
  • NASA clipper wind instrument
  • Raymarine C90W  chartplotter
  • Raymarine ST4000 autopilot
  • Navtex

Safety Equipment

  • Two fire extinguishers
  • Fire blanket
  • Manual bilge pump
  • Gas alarm
  • Jackstays
  • Danbuoy
  • Horseshoe lifebuoy
  • Radar reflector
  • Two electric bilge pump

Construction

Built in 1978 by Westfield Engineering to a design by R.A.G. Nierop.  White GRP hull.  Rubbing strakes.  White GRP superstructure with painted non-slip to deck.  Twin keels (blasted and epoxy primed 2012).  Skeg hung rudder.  Tiller steering.  Centre self draining cockpit.  

The company normally acts as brokers for the vendor who unless otherwise stated is not selling in the course of a business. Whilst every care has been taken in the preparation of these particulars the correctness is not guaranteed and they are intended as a guide only and do not constitute a part of any contract. A prospective buyer is strongly advised to check these particulars and where appropriate and at his own expense to employ a qualified marine surveyor to carry out a survey and/or to have an engine trial conducted which if conducted by us shall not imply any liability on our part.

General note on safety equipment: Any safety equipment such as liferaft, fire extinguishers and flares etc., are usually personal to the current owner(s) and if being left on board as part of the sale of a used vessel, may require routine servicing, replacement, or changing to meet a new owner’s specific needs.

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Propulsion
Engine
1 x Caterpillar C1.1
Fuel
Diesel
Fuel capacity
60 litres
Broker/Dealer Information

Clarke & Carter - Suffolk

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Ipswich
Suffolk
IP10 OLN
United Kingdom
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