The boat featured is not currently for sale by Boatshed. The boat information and images presented are part of Boatshed’s back catalogue of the 25,000+ boats we have listed in the last 20 years and appear here for general information and guidance purposes about Boatshed and our boat selling systems and services
Morgan Giles 30
- Boat REF# · 267456
- LOA · 9.30m
- Year · 1978
- Construction · GRP
- Underwater profile · Long keel
- Berths · 5
- Engine · 1 x Diesel 10hp, Bukh (1978)
- Lying · River Orwell
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The boat featured is not currently for sale by Boatshed. The boat information and images presented are part of Boatshed’s back catalogue of the 25,000+ boats we have listed in the last 20 years and appear here for general information and guidance purposes about Boatshed and our boat selling systems and services
Extra Details
| Designer | F C Morgan Giles |
|---|---|
| Builder | Somerset Plastics & Creekside Boatyard |
| Lying | River Orwell |
| Fuel capacity | 54.5 ltr (12.0 G) Total - 1 Tanks |
| Water capacity | 100.0 ltr (22.0 G) Total - 1 Tanks |
Mechanical
| Engine | 1 x Diesel 10hp |
|---|---|
| Engine make and model | Bukh (1978) |
| Engine Hours | Not Recorded |
| Engine Cooled | Direct |
| Steering | Tiller |
| Drive | Shaft |
| Fuel consumption (approx) | 1.0 ltr (0.2 G) /hour At Cruising Speed |
| Cruising speed (approx) | 5 knots |
| Max speed (approx) | 6 knots |
2 new batteries 2019
Dimensions
| LOA | 9.30m |
|---|---|
| LWL | 7.62m |
| Beam | 2.75m |
| Draft Max | 1.53m |
| Displacement | 3,900kg (8,599.5lbs) |
Rig
Sloop rigged Procter Aluminium spars (1978) with stainless steel standing rigging (2001)
Sails
| Mainsail | Dolphin - Slab (2003) 3 Reefs |
|---|---|
| Headsail | Dolphin - Furling (2003) |
| Other sails | No 2 jib hank on () |
| Storm jib () | |
| Storm Trysail () | |
| Spinnaker () |
Main and Genoa valeted 2019
Removable Inner Forestay fitted for storm jib
Electrical Systems
12 volt battery, 2 batteries charged by: engine, shore power
Construction
| Construction | GRP |
|---|---|
| Underwater profile | Long keel |
| Finish | Paint finish |
Accommodation
| Total # of berths | 5 |
|---|---|
| No. of double berths | 1 |
| No. of single berths | 3 |
| Cabin(s) | 2 |
| Handbasin | 1 |
| Shower | 1 |
| Heads | 1 heads (Sea Toilet) |
2 burner cooker/stove
Accommodation
| Cooker/stove | |
|---|---|
| Grill | |
| Sink | |
| Curtains | |
| Cabin heating | |
| Manual water system | |
| Non-Smokers |
2 burner cooker/stove
Deck Gear
| Sail cover | |
|---|---|
| Sprayhood | |
| Spray dodgers | |
| Warps | |
| Fenders | |
| Boathook | |
| Instrument Covers |
2 halyard winches
2 sheet winches
1 anchors
(CQR 25kg /Kedge)
12.19m of chain
6.10m of warp
Nav Equipment
| Compass | |
|---|---|
| Log | |
| VHF DSC radio | |
| GPS | |
| Stereo | |
| Clock | |
| Barometer | |
| Navigation lights | |
| Echo sounder |
Safety Equipment
| Life jackets | |
|---|---|
| Life buoys | |
| Danbuoy | |
| Safety harnesses | |
| Horn | |
| Boarding ladder |
2 bilge pumps (1 manual / 1 Electric)
Broker's Comments
The Morgan Giles is a classic 1970s long keel yacht, and has a good reputation for its sea keeping qualities.
Her interior is constructed from quality materials and wood. Her exterior looks in good condition and there is ample room in the cockpit. All the equipment is there for enjoyable coastal cruising
This is a must-see if you're looking for a well built solid construction boat with character that will enjoy admiring glances where ever she goes.
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?
Over 10 years
Why are you selling her?
Retired from sailing
Where have you sailed her?
East Coast
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