Specifications
Engine Specifications
About This Carter 30 For Sale in Gosport
£10,250
Located In: Gosport
FOR SALE – 1979 CARTER 30 FIN KEEL SLOOP (Bombadil)
£10,250 – GOSPORT, HAMPSHIRE
Classic Carter 30 sailing yacht – recently fitted Volvo Penta engine, low engine hours and full February 2026 survey.
A lovely traditional Carter 30 fin keel sloop, offering comfortable accommodation, good sailing equipment and plenty of potential for coastal cruising and longer adventures.
Measuring 29ft 9in (approximately 30ft), she is in good condition for her age and would make a fantastic yacht for someone looking to get out on the water.
Engine – Major Selling Point
- Volvo Penta D-13 F 13hp marine diesel engine.
- Fitted September 2024.
- Just 31.4 running hours.
- First engine service completed November 2025.
Sailing Equipment
- Roller furling headsail.
- Lazy jacks on mainsail.
- Spinnaker.
- Fin keel.
- Spray hood.
- Sail cover.
- Dodgers.
Navigation & Safety
- Furuno GPS.
- Raymarine depth sounder.
- Raymarine speed log.
- Compass.
- Hand steering compass.
- VHF radio.
- Fog horn.
- Horseshoe life buoy.
- Inflatable tender.
Accommodation
- Sleeps 5/6.
- Cabin accommodation.
- Galley with two-ring gas stove.
- Onboard toilet.
Recent Maintenance
- Lifted out of the water during winter 2025/26 for antifouling.
- Relaunched March 2026.
- Recently fitted Volvo Penta engine.
- First engine service completed November 2025.
Full Survey – February 2026
A full survey was completed in February 2026, giving a survey valuation of £15,000.
The survey recommends the following work, which remains outstanding:
- Remove and refit deck fittings using fresh bedding compound.
- Refit saloon skylight vent.
- Replace rubber gas pipes to the stove.
These recommendations have been taken into consideration when setting the asking price. The survey is available for interested buyers to view.
Boat Specifications
- Make: Carter 30
- Year: 1979
- Length: 29ft 9in
- Type: Fin keel sloop
- Engine: Volvo Penta D-13 F, 13hp diesel
- Engine hours: 31.4
- Berths: 5/6
Location: Gosport, Hampshire
Asking Price: £10,250
A realistic asking price, £4,750 below the February 2026 survey valuation, reflecting the outstanding recommended maintenance.
The yacht is being sold following a change in family circumstances after my father sadly passed away.
We are looking for someone who will appreciate this lovely classic yacht and give her a new chapter of adventures.
Viewing welcome by arrangement.
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