Morgan Giles 30
Well-proven sea boat
- Boat REF# · 344260
- LOA · 9.14m
- Year · 1975
- Construction · GRP
- Underwater profile · Long keel
- Berths · 4
- Engine · 1 x Diesel 12.5hp, Beta (1995)
- Lying · Isle of Wight
Extra Details
| Designer | Kenneth Collyer |
|---|---|
| Builder | Morgan-Giles Ltd./Somerset Plastics (UK) |
| Lying | Isle of Wight |
| Fuel capacity | 30.0 ltr (6.6 G) Total - 1 Tanks |
| Water capacity | 90.9 ltr (20.0 G) Total - 1 Tanks |
| Last survey | 28/04/2014 |
Mechanical
| Engine | 1 x Diesel 12.5hp |
|---|---|
| Engine make and model | Beta (1995) |
| Engine Hours | Not Recorded |
| Engine Cooled | Indirect |
| Steering | Wheel |
| Drive | Shaft |
| Prop(s) | 3 blade fixed |
| Fuel consumption (approx) | Not Recorded |
| Cruising speed (approx) | 5 knots |
| Max speed (approx) | 6 knots |
| Engine spares |
|---|
Engine is extremely accessible all round for servicing with a large hinged box lid which doubles as saloon seating
Dimensions
| LOA | 9.14m |
|---|---|
| LOD | 9.14m |
| LWL | 6.70m |
| Beam | 2.70m |
| Draft Max | 1.37m |
| Displacement | 3,850kg (8,489.3lbs) |
| Headroom | 1.78m |
| Storage | Ashore |
Rig
Sloop rigged Aluminium spars (1975) with stainless steel standing rigging ()
Sails
| Mainsail | - Slab () 3 Reefs |
|---|---|
| Headsail | - Hank on () |
| Other sails | No 1 and 2 genoas () |
| Storm Jib () | |
| Spinnaker () |
| Spinnaker gear |
|---|
Twin forestays with pole for downwind sailing
Twin backstays
Sails have been well cared for, had a sailmakers refurb in 2023 and appear in clean useable condition
Electrical Systems
12 volt battery, 240 shore power voltage, 2 batteries charged by: engine, solar panels, shore power
Construction
| Construction | GRP |
|---|---|
| Underwater profile | Long keel |
| Finish | Paint finish |
Constructed in moulded GRP hull and deck with encapsulated iron long keel
Accommodation
| Total # of berths | 4 |
|---|---|
| No. of double berths | 1 |
| No. of single berths | 2 |
| Cabin(s) | 2 |
| Handbasin | 1 |
| Heads | 1 heads (Manual) |
Forward cabin with singles or double berth with infill. Saloon has single berths with storage behind and beneath
Seagoing galley layout with twin sinks, additional workspace and a gimbled stove
2 burner gas cooker/stove
Accommodation
| Cooker/stove | |
|---|---|
| Grill | |
| Oven | |
| Sink | |
| Carpet | |
| Curtains | |
| Cabin heating | |
| Manual water system |
Forward cabin with singles or double berth with infill. Saloon has single berths with storage behind and beneath
Seagoing galley layout with twin sinks, additional workspace and a gimbled stove
2 burner gas cooker/stove
Deck Gear
| Sail cover | |
|---|---|
| Sprayhood | |
| Spray dodgers | |
| Warps | |
| Fenders | |
| Boathook | |
| Swim Ladder | |
| Instrument Covers |
2 halyard winches
2 sheet winches
Manual windlass
3 anchors
(CQR, Danforth)
25.91m of chain
7.62m of warp
Avon dinghy ()
(Inflatable)
2hp outboard, Honda (2006)
Nav Equipment
| Compass | |
|---|---|
| Wind | |
| VHF DSC radio | |
| GPS | |
| Autopilot | |
| Clock | |
| Barometer | |
| Navigation lights | |
| Echo sounder | |
| Radar Reflector |
Safety Equipment
| Life jackets | |
|---|---|
| Searchlight | |
| Danbuoy | |
| Safety harnesses | |
| Horn |
1 bilge pumps (1 manual / 0 Electric)
Broker's Comments
The Morgan Giles yard was founded in Teignmouth in 1920 and continued for many years building high quality timber racing yachts for prestigious clients (such as Britannia RN College, amongst many others).
As GRP construction became popular the yard evolved and the Morgan Giles 30 was originally a one off, for the yard's chief designer's own use, but up until 1996 over 70 boats had been built. Many of these are happily sailing and there is an active class association (MG30.org.uk).
They were built to go to sea; strong and with fine lines and lead ballast in her encapsulated keel for stability.
Good deck working access and a safe and secure cockpit make her ideal for short handed cruising (most lines lead aft) and she's wheel steered, unlike many of the designs of this era.
There are many differing interior layouts, this is a very seamanlike version, not hugely voluminous but everything has a place and she feels a lot bigger than she actually is.
She presents well, is clean and fresh and having served her current owners well for the last 15 years she is now ashore and available for easy inspection.
These boat details are subject to contract.
Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered.
Owners FAQ's
How long have you owned the boat for?
Since 2008
Why are you selling her?
Owners age
Where have you sailed her?
UK to Mediterranean via Algarve and return, UK south coast cruising since