Cape Dory 30 for sale in Massachusetts now only $14k

[Klem]

We are selling our 1979 Cape Dory 30 due to having recently purchased a larger cruising sailboat. This boat is in overall good condition and all of the regular maintenance has been done. Cape Dory built high quality boats with good design, good craftsmanship and high quality components. We have really enjoyed sailing the boat an average of 70 days a year between Long Island Sound and the Canadian border. Most of the spring prep work for 2014 has been completed (bottom paint, prop paint, zincs, varnish, new impeller, etc) and the boat is almost ready to go in the water. The remaining tasks such as putting the sails and cushions back aboard will be completed shortly.

Because many people have asked us about the ketch rig, we want to quickly state our thoughts. In terms of sailing performance, we find that the ketch is very slightly slower upwind than the cutter version but slightly faster on all other points of sail. Sailed well, the boat does really nicely for its size and we regularly sail past much larger boats. One of the biggest benefits is that with the mainmast slightly further forwards, an 8’ dinghy fits nicely on the cabin top (we store an 8’3” Walker Bay there and used to put a 9’ inflatable there). We almost always sail on and off the anchor and find that the ketch rig is incredibly handy for this with the extra sail control. In heavy weather, the boat stays nicely balanced without the mainsail up and can be easily hove to with just the mizzen. In most wind conditions, we can trim the sails so that the boat will balance nicely and require no helm input for an hour or more. Plus, we think that the ketch is the best looking Cape Dory in this size range but that is personal preference.

Cape Dory has a wonderful owners association that includes information on the different models and a very active forum. The website can be found at http://www.capedory.org.

Boat Specs:
Location: Essex, MA
Builder: Cape Dory
Designer: Carl Alberg
Year Built: 1979
LOD: 30’
Beam: 9’
Draft: 4’2”
Displacement: 10,000 lbs
Ballast: 4,000 lbs

Engine: Volvo MD7A (professionally rebuilt in 2005, documentation available)
Power: 13 HP
Fuel Tank: 12 Gallons (new in 2005)

Accomodations:
At the bow of the boat, there is a nice sized V berth (a 6’4” person can stretch out). This area has 2 opening ports and a large overhead opening hatch for excellent airflow. In total, there are 8 opening portholes and 2 large overhead hatches that open. Aft of the V berth, there is a door which separates it from the head. The toilet is mounted to port and there is a hanging locker to starboard. The head is separated from the main saloon by another door. In the main saloon, there are settees on each side which convert to bunks for sleeping by flipping up the backrests to make them wider. The port settee pulls out to create a double berth if desired. All of the cushions have been recently replaced. On the starboard forward bulkhead, a Newport Dickinson stove provides heat for sailing in colder weather. There is a nice table which folds down from the bulkhead and comfortably seats 4-6 people. At the aft end of each settee, small folding tables have been added which flip up when desired. The aft end of the cabin is devoted to the galley which has a large icebox, a lot of storage and a two burner stove.

Galley:
2 burner Origo stove (2005)
Insulated icebox
2 fire extinguishers
Water Tanks: 2X30 Gallons

Head:
Jabsco manual head (2011)
Holding tank (2005)

Deck Gear:
33 lb Rocna anchor, 30’ ⅜” BBB chain, 200’ ⅝” rode (we consider this to be the optimal setup for cruising with this boat and it has held us through a tropical storm, nor’easters and many squalls)
30 lb CQR type anchor, 200’ 9/16” rode
Lifejackets
Lifesling
Flares
Fog horn
Swim ladder
Whale gusher manual bilge pump (2011)
Rule 800 electric bilge pump and float switch (2012)
Ritchie Navigator compass (2014)
Full set of custom, fitted cockpit cushions in good shape


Electrical:
Garmin GPS 172C
Standard Horizon DSC VHF (2011)
Raymarine digital knotlog and depth sounder
Clarion AM/FM/CD stereo system
Group 24 house battery (2011)
Group 24 engine battery (2011)
Echo charger for charging engine battery (2010)

Sails and Rigging:
Hallet Sails 135% roller furling jib (good/fair)
Hallet Sails Full batten main (good)
UK Sailmakers mizzen (good)
New standing rigging (2010)
Recent running rigging (2007-2012)
New bowsprit (2011) with Spartan bronze anchor roller

Other:
Custom, galvanized steel winter cover frame (2011, this can be setup or taken down in about an hour by 2 people)

Spares:
New main engine starter
New main engine alternator
Spare used full suite of sails
Old standing rigging will be included
Spare aluminum wheel
Mutliple fuel filters
Multiple oil filters
Multiple impellers
Head rebuild kit

We are asking $14,000 for the sale of this boat. The preparations for launching the boat will be completed by the current owner. The boat is ready to sail away and can be easily sailed or trucked to its new home. For more information or to schedule a showing, please email eric dot c dot klem (at) gmail.com (eliminate spaces, replace at and replace dot).

[Klem]

A few more photos.

[Klem]

All of the preparation work for launching is now complete. She is at Essex Marina in a very easy to view location so this is an excellent time to come take a look.

[Klem]

The boat is now in the water. Please feel free to contact me with questions or if you would like to schedule a showing.

[Klem]

Just bumping this post. The boat is still available.

[Klem]

We have now hauled for the season. The boat is available for viewing in Essex, MA. Please contact me if you are interested in viewing it.

[Klem]

The snow is finally melted enough that Pilgrim is available for viewing again. She is almost ready to go back in the water, the prop and bottom were just painted and the few remaining items will be completed shortly.

Since my last posting, we have lowered the price to $22,000 and listed the boat through David Pearce of Sailboats Northeast. The full listing is at http://www.yachtworld.com/boats/1979/Ca ... SQXL-F8PwA

Some of you may remember that we had some engine problems on haulout day last year. We have put a new, used MD7A in the boat. Prior to installation, we had a certified Volvo mechanic go over the engine. Work done on the engine includes basic stuff like changing fluids but also adjusting valves, checking the cooling system and installing a new thermostat.

Pilgrim is a great boat and it is time for her to create many happy memories for a new owner. All reasonable offers will be considered.

[flyboy5724]

Klem,

You have a nice boat, I sure wish I would have found her before buying my 28 last year. I was wanting a 30 Ketch. Good luck with the sell of your boat.

Scott

[Klem]

We have reduced the price to $19,000.

[Klem]

New price. $14k. We found out unexpectedly that there was not room in the yard for us this summer so we have launched the boat. Due to this change in events, we have dropped the price significantly for a quick sale. Please let me know if you have any questions or would like to see the boat.

[ariasis]

Any idea what it would cost to get this to Lake Michigan? Hull out/breakdown/truck or over water ways?

[David van den Burgh]

Any idea what it would cost to get this to Lake Michigan? Hull out/breakdown/truck or over water ways?

Chris,

When Ariel was hauled by truck from Upstate New York to St. Joseph, it was about $1800. That was in 2002. FWIW.

[Klem]

Any idea what it would cost to get this to Lake Michigan? Hull out/breakdown/truck or over water ways?

Unfortunately, I can't give you an exact number but I can give you a ballpark. We had a 36', 17,000lbs boat trucked from Menominee, MI to here last year which was about 1200 miles. I think that I got 4 quotes and they were in the $3-4k range but that is for a much heavier boat that also needed expensive overwidth permits as it has an 11.5' beam. Trucking costs are usually done by the loaded mile so it will depend on the total mileage. Depending on where you are located, I would not be surprised if you could do it for $2-3k not including the crane which I think was another $150 and haulout which is right around $200 for us.

[ariasis]

Thanks it is interesting think I'll keep looking locally

[Sequev83]

Hi:
Is Pilgrim still for sale?
Pls. text: 9546104640
Thanks.