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1972 Cape Dory Cape 30
$15,000
Boat in Deltaville, VA US
Cape 30
1 Engine (Universal )
30 feet
Diesel
Fiberglass/Reinforced
Recently Reduced for fast sale! Bring Offers! Own a piece of Cape Dory history with this well-kept Ted Hood designed Cape 30 Hull #1! This full keel design will tame the waters of the Chesapeake and beyond with ease and allow you to explore with confidence. She features helm steering, nice canvas, and good sails. Her interior Mohagany woodwork is inviting with a galley aft, convertible dinette to port, and settee berth to starboard. The conventional v-berth can sleep 2 and has good ventilation and lighting. An enclosed head compartment features a marine toilet, sliding counter, and opening portlight. Powered with a strong running fresh water cooled Universal diesel, she is ready to get you on the water in style. Call today for an appointment to see this original Cape 30!
Nominal Length
30ft
Length Overall
30ft
Length at Waterline
20.17ft
Beam
9.25ft
Max Draft
4.5ft
Displacement
9350lb
Ballast
3300lb
Heads
1
Fresh Water Tanks
50gal
Fuel Tanks
30gal
Hull Material
fiberglass
Hull Shape
monohull
Engine 1
Engine Make
Universal
Engine Model
M-18
Total Power
14hp
Engine Type
inboard
Fuel Type
diesel
Drive Type
direct
Additional Equipment
- 2 new bilge pumps, high water alarm, automatic pump system, hose, wiring, partially installed. (~ $700 for parts, including marine grade wire)
- handheld radio
- new dock lines, fenders, smoke detector, CO detectors, flares, and other miscellaneous equipment and supplies
- Bottom paint done Spring 2024
- New zinc put on
- Fresh water tank hose installed
- 2 new bilge pumps, high water alarm, automatic pump system, hose, wiring, partially installed. (~ $700 for parts, including marine grade wire)
- handheld radio
- new dock lines, fenders, smoke detector, CO detectors, flares, and other miscellaneous equipment and supplies
- Bottom paint done Spring 2024
- New zinc put on
- Fresh water tank hose installed
Accommodations
- V-berth sleeps 2
- Convertible dinette sleeps 1
- Settee berth sleeps 1
- Enclosed head with manual marine toilet
- Holding tank
Galley
- Stainless steel sink
- Origo 4000 2 burner alcohol stove
- Ice box
- Drawer storage
- Pressure water system
Deck
- Danforth anchor w/ chain & rode
- 2nd Danforth anchor with aft mount
- Anchor locker
- Bow rail
- Lifelines
- Teak handrails
- Non-skid fiberglass decks
- Dorade vents
- Cockpit cushions (2)
- Bimini and dodger
- Winch covers
- Helm cover
- Companionway cover
- Raw water washdown
- Life jackets
- Fenders and lines
Electronics
- Clock and Barometer
- Ritchie compass
- Raymarine wind speed/direction instrument
- Raymarine depthfinder
- Raymarine autopilot
- ICOM IC-M504 VHF radio w/antenna
Electrical
- 2 - 12volt batteries
- Parallel switch
- Guest charge pro dual bank battery charger
- 30amp 110v shore power
- Shore power cord
Mechanical
- Manual bilge pump
- Mechanical wheel steering
Sails and Equipment
- Equipped as a cruiser
- Spinnaker
- Spinnaker pole
- Standard mainsail
- Furling headsail
- Harken furling
- Mainsheet traveler
- 2 self-tailing winches
- 2 mast winches
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.
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.
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/29/26 | Initial price | $15,000 |
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Address
18355 General Puller Highway
PO Box 388
Deltaville, VA 23043
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18355 General Puller Highway, PO Box 388, Deltaville, VA, 23043





















































































