Whiting Brothers 30
Record setting boat
- Boat REF# · 312201
- Length · 30'0"
- Year · 1984
- Construction · GRP
- Underwater profile · Fin
- Sleeping berths · 4
- Engine · 1 x diesel 20hp, Volvo Penta (1986)
- Lying · North Suffolk
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Extra Details
| Designer | Whiting |
|---|---|
| Builder | Whiting Brothers |
| Lying | North Suffolk |
| Fuel capacity | 40.0 USG Total - 1 Tanks |
| Water capacity | 120.0 USG Total - 1 Tanks |
Mechanical
| Engine | 1 x diesel 20hp |
|---|---|
| Engine make and model | Volvo Penta (1986) |
| Engine Hours | Not Recorded |
| Engine Cooled | Indirect |
| Steering | wheel |
| Drive | shaft |
| Prop(s) | 2 blade bronze |
| Fuel consumption (approx) | Not Recorded |
| Cruising speed (approx) | 6 knots |
| Max speed (approx) | 7 knots |
| Engine spares |
|---|
Dimensions
| Length | 30'0" |
|---|---|
| LWL | 24'0" |
| Beam | 10'3" |
| Draft Max | 4'6" |
| Storage | In water |
Rig
Sloop rigged Aluminium spars (2021) with Stainless Steel standing rigging (2021)
Sails
| Reefing mainsail | - Slab () 3 Reefs |
|---|---|
| Headsail | - Furling () |
| Spinnaker gear |
|---|
Sails are not new but all in good condition.
Mast, boom, running & standing rigging all replaced in 2021
Electrical Systems
12 volt battery, 240 shore power voltage, 2 batteries charged by: engine, shore power
Construction
| Construction | GRP |
|---|---|
| Underwater profile | Fin |
| Finish | Gelcoat finish |
Accommodation
| Total # of berths | 4 |
|---|---|
| No. of double berths | 1 |
| No. of single berths | 2 |
| Cabin(s) | 2 |
| Sink | 1 |
| Shower | 1 |
| Heads | 1 heads (Sea Toilet) |
A really spacious boat with everything you need for long haul trips. Upholstery is in very good order and all berths are very spacious, easily fitting the family in!
2 burner propane Stove
Accommodation
| Stove | |
|---|---|
| Oven | |
| Sink | |
| Pressurised water system | |
| Non-Smokers |
A really spacious boat with everything you need for long haul trips. Upholstery is in very good order and all berths are very spacious, easily fitting the family in!
2 burner propane Stove
Deck Gear
| Sail cover | |
|---|---|
| Sprayhood | |
| Rode | |
| Fenders | |
| Boathook | |
| Swim Platform |
2 halyard winches
3 sheet winches
Electric windlass
1 anchors
(Plough)
65'7" of chain
328'1" of rode
Nav Equipment
| Compass | |
|---|---|
| Speed | |
| Log | |
| VHF DSC radio | |
| GPS | |
| Chart plotter | |
| Autopilot | |
| Stereo | |
| Navigation lights | |
| Depth sounder |
Safety Equipment
| Life buoys | |
|---|---|
| Danbuoy | |
| Safety harnesses | |
| Horn | |
| Emergency steering |
2 bilge pumps (2 manual / 0 electric)
Broker's Comments
New Zealand boat built by the whiting brothers who are well known for building blue water cruisers that could withstand almost anything thrown at them and this is boat is no different.
This is a well known boat with a rich history having a round the world passage and 3 single handed Atlantic crossings!
The gentlemen who owned her before being left in storage for 11 years has many Atlantic and round the world trips under his belt, all for charity. Very well publicised and an incredible back story. This boat was really well looked after and tested in all sorts of conditions. There are a lot of new articles on the boat pertaining to his life and travels and just solidifies the amazing story of this boat.
After being bought by her previous owners she had a good face lift but was never given the time to actually sail. The current owners have enjoyed her as a safe family cruiser around the east coast. A new mast, boom, running and standing rigging have all been completed in 2021, so she is ready to go with assurance that you will be buying a safe and solid boat.
These boat details are subject to contract.
Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered.
Owners FAQ's
How long have you owned the boat for?
1 year
Why are you selling her?
Moving to larger boat
Where have you sailed her?
East coast