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1978 Benford 309m
$ 37,800 (A$42,235)
Nanaimo, British Columbia
Year
1978
Make
Benford
Model
30
Class
Cutter
Length
9.14m
Fuel Type
Diesel
Hull Material
Fibreglass
Hull Shape
Displacement
1978 Benford 30
Considered a small 'big ship', this 30-footer will turn heads wherever you go. Professionally built by Mantra Marine in Seattle and proudly maintained by an active owner this well-maintained fibreglass cutter has a timeless character with all the modern conveniences you would want.
Affinity's main cabin, including the galley and very large convertible double berth has plenty of port lights with lots of natural light. As well, there is a forward v-berth and a quarter berth with their own access hatch and companionway for real separation and privacy.
The naturally aspirated diesel combined with a keel cooling system provides dependable propulsion when the winds die without the maintenance challenges of salt water heat exchangers, pumps, and associated corrosion. With the owner changing the engine oil every 50 hrs and gear oil every year, you can plan on years of dependable service to come.
Diesel auxiliary, roller-furling headsails, hydraulic steering with autopilot (2018), Planar diesel heater, hot and cold pressurized water, stove, fridge and updated electronics. The upholstery is approximately three years old, with beautiful woodwork throughout.
Full winter cover and classic rowing tender included.
Come see this beautiful boat soon.
For questions or to arrange a viewing in Nanaimo please contact
Mark Kelly
604-218-5103
mark.kelly@calibreyachts.com
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Please contact Mark Kelly at 604-218-5103
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 overhauled in 2014
- Estimated 4200 hrs
- Keel cooled. A closed-circuit cooling system eliminates the need for an inboard heat exchanger, raw water pumps, strainers, seawater piping, and associated salt water corrosion.
- Racor filter
- Oil changed every 50 hrs and gear oil every year.
- 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
Accommodations
- 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. Compressor, cooling unit and plates replaced (2015 approximately)
- 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, New in 2018
- 6-gal Holding Tank - odour free
- Stainless Steel Sink
- Hand-held Shower
Electrical System
- Four Trojan 6V house batteries, New in 2018
- One Series 24 start battery, New in 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 classic 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.
Electrical Equipment
Shore Power Inlet
✓
Inverter
✓
Electronics
Depthsounder
✓
Log-Speedometer
✓
Wind Speed and Direction
✓
Plotter
✓
Autopilot
✓
Radio
✓
Compas
✓
GPS
✓
VHF
✓
Inside Equipment
Electric Bilge Pump
✓
Oven
✓
Manual Bilge Pump
✓
Marine Head
✓
Heating
✓
Hot Water
✓
Refrigerator
✓
Deep Freezer
✓
Battery Charger
✓
Outside Equipment
Teak Cockpit
✓
Teak Sidedecks
✓
Tender
✓
Rigging
Steering Wheel
✓
Spinnaker Pole
✓
Engine Make
Sabb
Engine Model
Model G
Engine Year
1978
Total Power
10hp
Engine Type
Inboard
Drive Type
Direct Drive
Fuel Type
Diesel
Propeller Type
2 Blade
Speed & Distance
Cruising Speed
6kn
Max Speed
7kn
Dimensions
Length Overall
9.14m
Max Draft
1.37m
Beam
3.2m
Miscellaneous
Seating Capacity
4
Windlass
Electric Windlass
Electrical Circuit
12V
Tanks
Fresh Water Tank
283.91 l (Plastic)
Fuel Tank
174.13 l (Steel)
Holding Tank
22.71 l (Plastic)
Accommodations
Double Berths
2
Cabins
2
Heads
1
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