The boat featured is not currently for sale by Boatshed. The boat information and images presented are part of Boatshed’s back catalogue of the 25,000+ boats we have listed in the last 20 years and appear here for general information and guidance purposes about Boatshed and our boat selling systems and services

Nonsuch 30 Classic

Catboat
£0 Sold / Unavailable
  • Boat REF#  ·  331735
  • LOA  ·  30'0"
  • Year  ·  1985
  • Construction  ·  GRP
  • Underwater profile  ·  Fin
  • Berths  ·  5
  • Engine  ·  1 x Diesel 27hp, Westerbeke W-27 (1985)
  • Lying  ·  Olympia, WA USA -- Shown by Appointment
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Gary Buck

The boat featured is not currently for sale by Boatshed. The boat information and images presented are part of Boatshed’s back catalogue of the 25,000+ boats we have listed in the last 20 years and appear here for general information and guidance purposes about Boatshed and our boat selling systems and services

Extra Details

Designer Mark Ellis Design / Gordon Fisher
Builder Hinterhoeller Yachts Ltd. (CAN)
Lying Olympia, WA USA -- Shown by Appointment
Fuel capacity 30.0 G Total - 1 Tanks
Water capacity 80.0 G Total - 2 Tanks
Holding tank capacity 24.0 G Total - 1 Tanks

Mechanical

Engine 1 x Diesel 27hp
Engine make and model Westerbeke W-27 (1985)
Engine Hours engine1= 388
Engine Cooled Indirect
Steering Wheel
Drive Shaft
Prop(s) 2 blade
Fuel consumption (approx) 0.5 G /hour At Cruising Speed
Cruising speed (approx) 5 knots
Max speed (approx) 7 knots

Engine compartment is clean. With only 388 hours this boat has been very lightly used. Batteries are group 24 new in 2022.

Dimensions

LOA 30'0"
LWL 28'9"
Beam 11'11"
Draft Max 5'0"
Airdraft 56'0"
Displacement 11,501.1lbs
Headroom 6'8"
Storage On marina

Rig

Other rigged Nonsuch Aluminium spars (1985) with Other standing rigging ()

Sails

Mainsail - Slab (1985) Fully Battened, 2 Reefs

Nonsuch Catboats have a single sail with a very large diameter, unstayed aluminum mast. The "Wishbone Boom" as described in GOOGLE follows; The natural tendency of the boom is to pull down and forward. The downward force eliminates the need for a boom vang. The forward force is counteracted by a single line called a choker that pulls the wishbone aft, flattening the sail.

The sail on this boat was original to the 1985 build. The seller reports it to be in good condition.

Electrical Systems

12 volt battery, 110 shore power voltage, 3 batteries charged by: engine, shore power

Construction

Construction GRP
Underwater profile Fin
Finish Gelcoat finish

Actual LOA is 30'4"

The Nonsuch 30 is a small recreational keelboat, built predominantly of fiberglass, with wood trim. It has a cat rig, an unstayed mast with a wishbone boom, a plumb stem, a vertical transom, an internally-mounted spade-type rudder controlled by a wheel and a fixed fin keel. It displaces 10,500 lb (4,763 kg) and carries 4,500 lb (2,041 kg) of ballast.

Bottom painted and new zinks April 2023, new head July 2022, oil change and impeller, fuel filter and pencil zinks April 2022

Waterline Boats / Boatshed does not independently verify capacities and measures, which are reported from seller-provided information and / or literature.

Accommodation

Total # of berths 5
No. of double berths 1
No. of single berths 3
Cabin(s) 2
Handbasin 1
Shower 1
Air conditioning 1 Air conditioning Units
Heads 1 heads (Manual)

Capable of sleeping 5 owners and guests; 3 in the forward cabin and 2 in the aft quarter berths. The main salon has an extending double settee to port, a central drop-leaf table and a single settee to starboard. Large cupboards, storage shelves, and hanging locker are forward of the settees.

The galley is aft of the settee to port and features a gimbaled propane stove with oven, stainless steel sink with hot and cold pressurized water, refrigerated ice box, dish and pantry storage and plenty of counter space.

Opposite the galley is the head (with shower). The main salon can be separated from the aft cabin by a sliding divider and bi-fold door. To starboard and port are two large double quarter berths.

2 burner gas cooker/stove

Accommodation

Cooker/stove
Grill
Oven
Sink
Refrigerator
Freezer
Air conditioning
Cabin heating
Pressurised water system
Hot water system
Non-Smokers

Capable of sleeping 5 owners and guests; 3 in the forward cabin and 2 in the aft quarter berths. The main salon has an extending double settee to port, a central drop-leaf table and a single settee to starboard. Large cupboards, storage shelves, and hanging locker are forward of the settees.

The galley is aft of the settee to port and features a gimbaled propane stove with oven, stainless steel sink with hot and cold pressurized water, refrigerated ice box, dish and pantry storage and plenty of counter space.

Opposite the galley is the head (with shower). The main salon can be separated from the aft cabin by a sliding divider and bi-fold door. To starboard and port are two large double quarter berths.

2 burner gas cooker/stove

Deck Gear

Sail cover
Warps
Fenders
Boathook
Swim Ladder

1 halyard winches
3 sheet winches
2 anchors
(Bruce)
30'0" of chain
150'0" of warp
Avon dinghy (2017)
(Inflatable)
4hp outboard, Mercury (2017)
Chain and rode length are estimates. Dinghy is stored in a bag.

Nav Equipment

Compass
Speed
Wind
VHF
Stereo
Navigation lights
Echo sounder

4" Ritchie pedestal mount compass, Stowe Tri-Data Speed/Wind/Depth Meter, Horizon Intrepid VHF Radio

Safety Equipment

Life jackets
Horn
Boarding ladder

2 bilge pumps (1 manual / 1 Electric)

Broker's Comments

The Nonsuch 30 is well-known among catboat aficionados as being delightfully simple to sail short-handed. It has the interior accommodations of a much larger vessel thanks to her topsides and highly crowned deck.

Her fin keel and partially balanced rudder help eliminate the weather helm often associated with other catboat designs, while her wide beam and 39% ballast-to-displacement ratio make her both stable and forgiving.

The combination of her generous cockpit, voluminous interior, simple sailing characteristics and shallow draft make her an ideal coastal cruiser for families and single-handers alike.

This meticulously-maintained example of the 'Classic' Nonsuch 30 design, is one of only a handful in the Pacific Northwest. Her owner reports she's a pleasure to sail and you will not find a larger interior on any other 30 foot monohull.
Plus! She's got air-conditioning!

With only 388 hours on the engine this boat clearly has been very lightly used.

These boat details are subject to contract.
Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered.

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