Boat Overview
The Victoria 30 has a reputation for being a solid, seaworthy yacht. It’s known for its good handling in various conditions, which is ideal for both novice sailors and more experienced ones. It offers smooth sailing performance, it’s responsive in terms of speed and agility and is perfect for both cruising and light racing, while its manageable size makes it ideal for solo or small crew sailing. The spacious cabin provides comfort for weekend trips or living aboard. It offers excellent value without sacrificing quality. With a supportive community, the Victoria 30 is a reliable, cost-effective option for sailors seeking comfort and performance. This Victoria 30 has been in the same ownership since 2002 and has been regularly maintained and looked after.
Mechanical
- Engine: Yanmar 2GM20 (raw water cooled)
- Power: 18hp
- Drive: Shaft drive
- Propeller: 2 blade fixed prop
- Last serviced: December 2024
- Hours: Unknown (approximately 40 hours use per year since 2003)
- Cutlass bearing: 2022
Electrical
- 2 x 12v Batteries (1 85Ah and 1 80Ah)
- Shorepower with lead and extension lead
- Battery charger: Sterling
- Battery monitor
- 240v ring main with 3 plug sockets
- USB charging point
- 12v charging points (cigarette style)
Navigation
- Autopilot: Raymarine - 2019
- Speed: Stowe Navigator 2
- Depth: Stowe Navsounder
- 2 x Compass
- GPS: Garmin 152
- VHF/DSC: Standard Horizon Eclipse - 2023
- Handheld compass: Silva
- Handheld VHF Radio: Icom M25 - 2021
Sails, Spars and Rigging
- Keel stepped mast: Proctor
- Slab reefing main
- Furling headsail
- Standing rigging: 2009
- Forestay: 2022
- Selden Furlex 204S furler: 2022
- Detachable inner forestay
- Spinnaker boom
- Main halyard and reefing lines led aft
- 2 x Lewmar 15 ST mast winches
- Mainsheet traveller in cockpit
Sails
- Fully battened main: Lucas - 2003
- Yankee: Kemp - 2022
- Cruising chute/snuffer
- Stormsail/staysail
Interior and Domestic
- 5 Berths in forepeak, saloon and quarter berth
- 1 x manual heads with pull out sink
- Eberspacher heating fitted but not working - under investigation
- Saloon berths with lee cloths
- Fold down saloon table
- Galley with oven, grill and 2 ring burner
- Sink with hand pumped cold water
- Coolbox
Deck
- Whitlock wheel steering
- GRP deck
- Anchor windlass: Simpson Lawrence (manual)
- Anchor with 30m chain and 30m warp
- Single bow roller
- Step through pulpit
- 2 Lewmar deck hatches
- Canoe stern cockpit
- 2 x Lewmar 40 ST primary winches
- 1 x Lewmar 16 ST coachroof winch
- 1 x Gibb 7 ST headsail furling winch
- 4 x Coachroof jammers
- Warps and fenders
Safety
- 1 x Manual bilge pump
- 1 x horseshoe lifebuoy - 2025
- 3 powder fire extinguishers and 1 fire blanket
- Plastimo 4man Valise Life raft - purchased 2008 - requires servicing - vg condition as stowed in cockpit locker.
Canvas
- Sprayhood - 2017
- Sail cover - 2018
- Full length over-boom tent
Miscellaneous
- 2 x Gas bottles
- Spare anchor
- Small inflatable - good for adult + child
- Boarding ladder
- Collapsible/portable/stowable boat stand (by separate negotiation)
Documentation
- Evidence of 5 years clear title - Bills of Sale from 2002
- Evidence of VAT - Original purchase invoice
- SSR Certificate
Construction
Designed by Chuck Paine and built by Victoria Yachts in 1988. Yard no. 8819, Off-white fibreglass hull with green stripe. Epoxied from new, re-epoxied in 1994 and 2016. Fibreglass deck with balsa core in non-slip off-white. Long encapsulated lead keel. Whitlock wheel steering from new. Antifouled - March 2025.
Owners Comments
She has been cruised extensively by the current owner including the East Coast, Holland, Belgium and the West Country, often single handed. She has normally been laid up ashore during the winter months. Inventory items not onboard: sails, boarding ladder, dinghy, sail saver, dodgers with name panels, fenders, warps, handheld VHF, spinnaker boom, horseshoe lifebuoy, second anchor.