1985 Carter 30

Marketing Description Wakiva III, a Carter 30 with a lovely history. Built by Northshore Yachts in 1985 and fitted out by the first owner to a high standard for his own use. The Carter 30 was designed by Dick Carter based on his original racing design but later adjusted for a fully-fitted interior. She is a good fast cruiser with excellent handling. A two owner boat this vessel has been well cared for during its lifetime. Cruised locally by a small family, hull antifouled and engine filters changed diligently this boat comes with a huge sail wardrobe and a great safety package. Currently ashore at Gallows Point, Beaumaris. Viewings strictly via appointment!
Mechanical BETA Marine diesel inboard engine. 3 Cylinders 18/20hp Serviced by competent owners annually Approx. 6kn cruising speed Shaft drive to a folding prop New engine in 2004 Various engine spares  
Electrical 2x batteries (2024 and 2021)
Rigging Masthead rigging Selden Spa Stainless steel standing riggingDyneme/pre-stretch running rigging material Slab reefing Spinnaker pole Inner forestay Furling genoa  Sail Wardrobe:Main sailCode Zero Storm jib Trysail Spinnaker Original no1 genoa No3 genoa 
Navigation Compass Echo sounder Speed/log/wind Standard Horizon GPS chart plotterVHF Radio Autohelm Navigation lights 
Deck Anchor (chain and warp) Boarding ladder Boathook Barometer 
Safety Liferaft (unknown service date) Fire blanket Lifesling Lifebuoys Fire extinguisher (unknown service date) Bilge pumps (electric and manual) 
Canvas Sprayhood (needs repair) Dodgers 

Accommodation Offering five berths but comfortably four in double V berth, two single settee berths and one pilot berth to port side.Good sized saloon with two settee berths either side of large saloon table (foldable)Flavell cooker (burner, grill and over) Gas fuel Icebox Heads with handbasin Cream upholstery Approx. 5'10 headroom 
Construction Carter 30, 9.1 m monohull sailboat designed by Dick Carter and built by Northshore Yachts in 1985.This IOR-derived cruiser was from the prolific and innovative board of American Dick Carter. Northshore Yachts built the first batch as racers, with a large cockpit and bigger sailplan, but when racing success dried up, the company produced a second version with a smaller cockpit, less sail area and a fully-fitted interior with a conventional but effective five-berth layout. In this format she was well built and finished, and made a good fast cruiser with excellent handling.GRP hull, deck, and superstructureFin keel with skeg rudderStainless steel pull pit Stanchions and guard wire








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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
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Owner's Comment
VERY reluctant sale but need to change due to growing family.She’s easy to sail. We bought her from her one previous owner who was a local boat builder and mechanic. She’s been cared for and we dried her out and antifouled with 2 year self-polishing antifouling last year (see drying out picture), so she’s good for this season. We’ve cared for the engine, changing the oil, filters and anodes regularly. We’ve treated the fuel we use and always warmed the engine before making way. She has a full sail wardrobe, but we’ve only sailed her in fair weather as a family, so we’ve only used the main and genoa.