1978 Benford 30 Cutter

CAD37,800

1978 Benford 30 Cutter

Make:

Benford

Model:

Model Length:

30 ft

Price:

CAD $37,800

Year:

1978

Boat Name:

Affinity

Hull Material:

Fibreglass

Draft:

1.40

Fuel Type:

Diesel

Listing Broker

Justin Mede

Yacht Broker - Nanaimo/North Vancouver

Cell:778-488-9668

Office:250-716-2022 - EXT 102

justin@calibreyachts.com

Affinity

This is a unique opportunity to own a well-maintained fiberglass cutter with timeless character.

Proudly maintained by an active sailor, Affinity includes many recent upgrades. This vessel has everything you need for weekend cruising or extended forays including two separate sleeping quarters, hot pressure water, stove, fridge and updated electronics.

Diesel auxiliary, roller-furling headsails, hydraulic steering with autopilot (2018), Planar diesel heater, hot and cold pressurized water. The upholstery is approximately three years old, with beautiful woodwork throughout.

Full winter cover included

Specifications

LOA:

30 ft 0'

Length:

30 ft

Beam Measure:

3.23

Displacement:

19000

Displacement Type:

Dry Load

Number of Heads:

Number of Cabins:

Fuel Tanks#:

Fuel Tanks Capacity:

46 gallons

Fuel Tank Material:

Stainless Steel

Fresh Water Tanks#:

Fresh Water Tanks Capacity:

75 gallons

Fresh Water Tank Material:

Plastic

Holding Tanks#:

Holding Tanks Capacity:

6 gallons

Holding Tank Material:

Plastic

propulsion

Engine #1

Make:

Sabb

Model:

Model G

Type:

Inboard

Fuel Type:

Diesel

Year:

1978

Construction

Moulded fibreglass hull with no blistering as per the recent survey. Mahogany plywood with teak overlay decks. Laminated spruce mast and booms, with new composite mast hoops.

Sails & Rigging

Laminated mast and varnished wood boom
Two Barlow #24, two Barlow #15 winches
Gaff-rigged mainsail
Two self-furling headsails
One topsail, replaced 2013
Teak belaying pins

Propulsion

Sabb Model G Diesel, 10 hp unknown hours overhauled in 2014
Transmission rebuilt in 2020
40-gal main tank
6-gal day tank
2-Blade feathering variable pitch propeller

Steering

Wagner hydraulic steering
Wooden ships wheel with varnished wood pedestal
Commander Auto Helm

Accomodations

V-berth, double, hanging locker
Salon table converts to double bunk

Electronics

AIS Commander VHS Radio
Remote handheld VHS in cockpit
Auto helm 2018
Anometre
Compass
Lowrance Hook 7 chart plotter, depth sounder, fish finder
Bose Stereo and speakers

Galley

Novacool fridge and freezer
Double stainless steel sinks
Wood stove
Gas stovetop cooker
Magma Stainless Steel deck-mounted BBQ
Pressure hot water
Charming manual water pump

Water System

75-gal potable water in two tanks
Pressurized water system
Hot water heated by -120amp electric, engine radiator, or wood stove

Head/Shower

Marine Head, Replaced 2018
6-gal Holding Tank
Stainless Steel Sink
Hand-held Shower

Electrical System

Four Trojan 6V house batteries, replaced 2018
One Series 24 start battery, replaced 2018
New isolation switch
Xantrex Truecharge 40+ multistage battery charger
Xantrex battery monitor
Motomaster 175 watt inverter
New AC Panel
New DC Panel with GFCI, outlets in forward cabin and main cabin
30 amp shore power with 50 ft. cable
New LED running lights, interior lights mix of LED, Incandescent, or halogen

Ground Tackle

Rocna 10 KG Anchor
Lofranz Leopard Windlass
110’ 3/8 BBB Galvanized Chain
175’ 5/8 Rode

Tender/Dingy

8 Foot fibreglass rowboat included

Disclaimer

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.