
Details
- Make: Contest
- Model: 30
- Engine Make & Model: Beta Marine 25hp
- Horsepower: 25
- Fuel Type: Diesel
- Price: £12,500
- Location: In Portland
- Keel: Long
- Hull Construction: Fibreglass (GRP)
- Drive Type: Shaft Drive
Dimensions
- Beam: 3.14m
- Draft: 1.45m
- LOA: 9m
- Displacement: 4132kg
- Builder: Conyplex
- Designer: Uus Van Essen
- Hull Type: Monohull
Summary
We are delighted to present this Contest 30 to the market, "Finnack III" benefits from recent upgrades in the last few years and is presented well. This Dutch built classic yacht has comfortable accomodation space below for five with over 6 foot of headroom in the saloon and is powered by a Beta Marine 25hp inboard diesel engine which has benefitted from a major service in 2023.
Full survey from 2023 available to view
Berth at Portland Marina is available for the new owner to continue.
Available for viewings now, please call 01305 818541
Mechanical
Beta Marine 25hp inboard diesel engine
Last full service in 2023
New in 2023:
Stop solenoid
Heat exchanger
Alternator
Manifold kit
Thermostat housing
Gaskets
Fuel line
Lift pump
Fuel tank emptied, cleaned and debugged
Electrical
2x Domestic batteries (New 2023)
1x Engine start battery (New 2022/23)
NASA marine battery monitor
100w flexible solar panel and solar charge controller
USB sockets at chart table
Shore power cable
Rigging
Standing rigging replaced 2016
Forestay replaced with new furler 2021
Aluminium spars
Spoinnaker pole
Lazyjacks
2x Winches
2x Winch handles
New main and jib sheets in 2022/23
Nw main sheet track 2022/23
Sails
Mainsail
Genoa
Spinnaker
Mainsail cover (New 2022)
Navigation
NASA Marine Cruisser speed
NASA Marine Cruiser wind
NASA Marine Cruiser depth
Plastimo compass
Navman 7100 VHF DSC radio
Navigation lights
Autohelm
Deck
Mooring lines (New 2021)
Fenders
Dodgers (New 2022)
Sprayhood (New 2022)
Swim ladder
Boathook
British ensign
Delta anchor and chain
Perspex hatch boards
Cockpit cushions
Cockpit locker
Outboard storage bracket
Asado BBQ (New 2024)
Safety
Manual bilge pump
Electric bilge pump (Not fitted)
Fire extingusiher
Fire blanket
Manual fog horn
Flare pack
Horseshow lifebuoy
Kidde carbon monoxide alarm
Accommodation
Forward Cabin/Heads
V-berth with infill to make a double berth
Hanging locker
Storage drawers
Jabsco sea toilet (New 2022)
Washbasin
Mirror
Saloon
Bench seat port and starboard
Removable cockpit table
Interior 12v lighting, bulbs replaced with LED 2024
Cello TV
Storage lockers and cupboards
Clock and barometer
Radio/MP3 player
Chart table to starboard
Pilot berth
Integral cool box
Sink and cold water tap
Plastimo Neptune 4500 gas oven, grill and hob (Currently not cooker, gas pipework in need of replacing)
Construction
GRP hull and deck
Long encapsulated keel
Seacocks new 2022/23
100 litre bladder water tank
New companion way bulkhead wood 2024
Documentation
Bill of sale into current ownership
Disclaimer
For a full, detailed specification with additional photographs and direct contact details for the listing office visit our website
The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.
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
Please note that as the broker/agent, we cannot guarantee or warrant the serviceability of any safety equipment included within the inventory, including but not limited to the condition, operation, or service dates of such equipment. It is the responsibility of the buyer to thoroughly inspect and assess the condition of all safety equipment prior to purchase.
NOTE - Please ring our offices prior to visiting, as the boat may be unavailable for viewing or located at a different marina.
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