1997 Custom 30 Performance Sloop
Specifications
Equipment & Extras
- fuel
- Diesel
- year
- 1997
- engine
- 16 HP Beta 2-Cylinder diesel
- category
- Used sail boat for sale
- designer
- John Guzzwell
- location
- Friday Harbor, Washington, United States
- make model
- Custom 30 Performance Sloop
- engine hours
- 120
- length overall
- 9.14 metres
- Cold-molded construction
- New solar panel
- Battery charger
- GPS
- Depth sounder
- Chart plotter
- 3 brand-new Ullman sails
- Carbon fiber reinforced mast
- Carbon fiber reinforced boom
- Carbon fiber reinforced bowsprit
- Full modular boat cover
- Running rigging replaced 2021
- Singlehanded Trans-Pacific Yacht Race participant
- Swift-sure Race participant
- VanIsle 360 participant
- Featured in Wooden Boat magazine
Description
DescriptionDetailed photos to come when it stops raining in Washington…Renowned for beauty and performance, this cold-molded racing sailboat was designed and built for personal use by world-class designer John Guzzwell, making her a living piece of yachting history!Notable MentionsOur Custom 30 Sloop doesn’t just turn heads, it’s got a renowned resume to back up its good looks. With a legacy of participating in prestigious races such as the Singlehanded Trans-Pacific Yacht Race, Swift-sure Race and the VanIsle 360, this vessel has been proven on the water. It has also been featured in Wooden Boat magazine, and it was refit and equipped to race to Hawaii without a hitch.PowerThe Guzzwell’s Open 30 Sloop is powered by a heart of strength and reliability, a 16 HP 2020 Beta 2-Cylinder diesel inboard engine with a respectably low 120 hours, translating to many more journeys ahead. Even when your sails are down, you’re still making headway with minimal noise and maximum power.Price and FeaturesBoasting a blue-0water-ready feature set, the Custom 30 Sloop guarantees an unmatched on-board experience. It’s built with Cold-Molded construction for durability and strength. As for navigation and comfort, our vessel owns a new solar panel, a convenient battery charger, GPS, a depth sounder, and a user-friendly chart plotter.For those who are keen on racing performance, all running rigging has been replaced in 2021, coupled with the addition of 3 brand-new Ullman sails: Mast Head, Mast Head Asym, and Fractional Asym.Note, that the mast, boom and bow sprit are all fortified with carbon fiber splines.Plus, it flaunts a full modular boat cover, a feature not to be underestimated, which protects your beloved boat and its cabin top from the harsh elements. Priced at $129,600, this sloop is more than a boat, it’s a symbol of achievement and a testament to fine sailing tradition.LocationAdventures begin in Friday Harbor, WA, Cruising these waters will take you from serene harbors to open seas, running the gamut of boating experiences.ContactReady to step aboard and feel the sun on your face and the wind in your sails? Reference our stock number 935702 when contacting us to discuss the Custom 30 Sloop. We’re excited to take you on a personal tour, and help you realize your sailing dreams.DisclaimersPlease Note: This vessel is sold as is and by the owner, without any promises regarding condition or maintenance. The above description is based on the information provided by the owner and the manufacturer. We recommend that prospective buyers perform a comprehensive inspection before purchase.
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