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Morgan Giles 30 for sale (1989) in Penarth Marina Cardiff, United Kingdom

£18,500 GBP
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The Morgan Giles 30, crafted in 1989 and residing in Penarth Marina, Cardiff, boasts a distinguished legacy from the iconic Morgan Giles yard, designed by Kenneth Collyer. With an overall length of 9.14 metres (30 feet) and a beam of 2.67 metres, this fibreglass sailing yacht is ideal for offshore cruising. Notable for its 2011 full refit, it features a new interior, mast, rigging, and hull paint alongside a meticulously refurbished Beta 10hp inboard engine. Enhanced with modern navigation including Raymarine instruments and Icom VHF, it accommodates comfortable living with four berths across two cabins. Additional features include new sails, a bow thruster, and self-tailing winches, ensuring a blend of performance and comfort for seasoned sailors.

About this Morgan Giles 30

General information
Make/model
Morgan Giles 30
Price
£18,500 GBPFinance this boat
Tax / VAT status
Paid / Included
Category
Used sail boat for sale
Name of boat
Cara Blue
Year
1989
Designer
Kenneth Collyer
Location
Penarth Marina Cardiff, United Kingdom

Marketing Description

Morgan Giles 30 from 1989 in exceptional condition having had a full refit in 2011 including complete new interior, new mast and rigging, fully refurbished Beta 10hp inboard, new exterior hull paint and much more.
The Morgan Giles 30 was one of the final designs from the Morgan Giles yard in Teignmouth (designed by Kenneth Collyer), introduced in 1964 and built in fibreglass through to 1996. 
The boat earned a reputation for being a graceful, sea-kindly cruiser—sturdy and comfortable for offshore use 

All serious offers considered.

MAINTENANCE 
The boat was lifted, inspected, polished and antifouled in September 2024.
The boat was lifted, inspected and underwater washed in May 2025.  
All exterior woodwork has been varnished with 2pack marine varnish in July 2025. 
The engine has been serviced and fuel return lines replaced in August 2025. 
All batteries were replaced with new in 2024. 
The main and Genoa were new in 2023.


Mechanical

Engine  Make:                             Beta
Fuel:                                            Diesel
Engine Power:                            10hp
Type:                                          Inboard
Drive Type:                                Direct
Serviced mid 2024


Electrical

240v Shorepower
12V domestic
12V Switch panel at chart table
Battery Isolater
Bow thruster fitted in 2022


Rigging

New main and furling genoa by Jeckells, both laundered in 2024.
Self tailing Jib winches x 2
Self tailing halyard winches x 2
Spinnaker pole
Aluminium Mast & Boom
All halyards routed to cockpit via clutch organisers


Navigation

Bulkhead compass
Icom IC-M505 DSC VHF; 
Raymarine C120w chartplotter with radar; 
Raymarine ST2000+ tiller pilot; 
Raymarine ST60+ instruments.
Humminbird 
Raymarine repeater at chart table
Barometer , clock, temp, humidity
Large flatscreen TV
Hifi radio 
Various gauges


Deck

Stainless anchor with 50m chain and 50m cable laid nylon warp
Windlass
Mooring lines and Fenders
Winch handles 
Bow roller 
Stainless Pulpit & Pushpit
Coach roof grab rails
Boathooks x2
Bilge pump


Canvas

Lazy Jack Stack pack


Accommodation

Comfortable accommodation: 4 berths across 2 cabins, separate heads.
Coachroof sun Hatch 

SALOON
Ample shelf cupboard storage
Upholstered Bench  bunk/seat to port
Centre table
Quarterberth bunk stern stbd side

FWD CABIN
Double Vee berth 
Hanging locker & cupboard

CHART TABLE 
Located stern port side

GALLEY
Galley with two-burner hob and oven, hand-pump sink.
Stainless basin
Drawers and cupboard storage

HEADS:
Jabsco hand pump Sea Toilet


Construction

Make:                                                               Morgan Giles 30
Builder / Designer                                         Morgan Giles (designed by Kenneth Collyer, built until 1996) 
Year:                                                                 1989
Deck:                                                                Teak
Category:                                                          Sail
Construction:                                                 Fiberglass
Keel Type:                                                       Full Keel
Dimensions
Length:                                                            30 ft / 9.14 m
Length Overall:                                             30 ft / 9.14 m
Beam:                                                                8'9 ft / 2.67 m
Max Draft:                                                        4'10 ft / 1.47 m
Cabins Count:                                               1
Engines:                                                          1
Fuel Tanks:                                                     30
Water Tanks:                                                  90
Heads Count:                                                1


Disclaimer

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

Please note that as the broker/agent, we cannot guarantee or warrant the serviceability of any safety equipment included within the inventory, including but not limited to the condition, operation, or service dates of such equipment. It is the responsibility of the buyer to thoroughly inspect and assess the condition of all safety equipment prior to purchase.


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

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Construction
Hull
fibreglassGrp
Measurements
Length overall
9.14 metres
Beam
2.67 metres
Draft
1.47 metres
Propulsion
Engine
1 x Beta
Fuel capacity
30 litres
Accommodation
Number of cabins
1
Number of berths
4
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Broker/Dealer Information

boatpoint - boatpoint at Penarth Marina

Penarth Marina (Cardiff Bay), Penarth
Wales
CF64 1TQ
United Kingdom
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