Cavalier 30
Currency
Length
30' 6" - 9.30m
Vessel Location
Manly, Brisbane QLD
Launch Year
1990 approximate
Hull Material
Fibreglass/GRP Solid hand laid fibreglass
"Trim" is a well maintained 1990 Laurie Davidson designed Cavalier 30. This yacht is ideal for weekend Club racing or cruising in comfort. The solid fibreglass hull shape provides good buoyancy with a ballast ratio of approximately 40%, the boat tracks well to windward and handles in a predictable manner.
Sailing is enjoyable in all weather in this boat, protected by bimini and dodger; keep your food and drinks cold in the efficient refrigerator and at the end of the day relax in the cockpit or below in the comfort of the saloon.
This yacht sails well on all points of sail and with a fin lead keel drawing 1.8m Trim settles into a comfortable sailing rhythm. When the wind picks up the boat puts her shoulder down and pushes comfortably on through the swell.
The yacht has a balanced rudder and with a tall fractional rig and large mainsail which points well to windward. All reefing lines lead back to the cockpit. The main sail has 2 reefing points and the head sail can be easily furled with the Profurl furler. See list of sails that come with Trim.
The cockpit is well protected with Spray dodger, Bimini and side covers giving crew good protection from the weather.
There is a walk-through transom and deep swim ladder for easy access to the water and for boarding a dingy.
Below decks: Trim has a comfortable saloon with full headroom, a dinette table to port and comfortable seating to port and starboard. There is an overhead opening port in main cabin and 3 other smaller opening port windows. The galley is to starboard with 2 burner MAXI gimballed metho stove, galley sink with pressure cold water and ample storage cupboards.
A LP Gas Magma Bar-B-Que mounted on cockpit stern rail & comes with stainless steel gas tank.
The 16hp Yanmah diesel with shaft driven folding propeller pushes the yacht along at about 5 knots. The fin keel and deep fin rudder enable the yacht to turn in a tight circle, virtually in its own boat length.
The diesel engine has been well maintained with oil and filter changes every 100 hrs. As listed below recent work includes new head gasket with new valve stems, all work done by a marine mechanic.
Sailing is enjoyable in all weather in this boat, protected by bimini and dodger; keep your food and drinks cold in the efficient refrigerator and at the end of the day relax in the cockpit or below in the comfort of the saloon.
This yacht sails well on all points of sail and with a fin lead keel drawing 1.8m Trim settles into a comfortable sailing rhythm. When the wind picks up the boat puts her shoulder down and pushes comfortably on through the swell.
The yacht has a balanced rudder and with a tall fractional rig and large mainsail which points well to windward. All reefing lines lead back to the cockpit. The main sail has 2 reefing points and the head sail can be easily furled with the Profurl furler. See list of sails that come with Trim.
The cockpit is well protected with Spray dodger, Bimini and side covers giving crew good protection from the weather.
There is a walk-through transom and deep swim ladder for easy access to the water and for boarding a dingy.
Below decks: Trim has a comfortable saloon with full headroom, a dinette table to port and comfortable seating to port and starboard. There is an overhead opening port in main cabin and 3 other smaller opening port windows. The galley is to starboard with 2 burner MAXI gimballed metho stove, galley sink with pressure cold water and ample storage cupboards.
A LP Gas Magma Bar-B-Que mounted on cockpit stern rail & comes with stainless steel gas tank.
The 16hp Yanmah diesel with shaft driven folding propeller pushes the yacht along at about 5 knots. The fin keel and deep fin rudder enable the yacht to turn in a tight circle, virtually in its own boat length.
The diesel engine has been well maintained with oil and filter changes every 100 hrs. As listed below recent work includes new head gasket with new valve stems, all work done by a marine mechanic.
Price
AU $35,000
Vessel Name
Trim
Launch Year
1990 approximate
Length
30' 6" - 9.30m
Beam
2.74 m
Draft
1.8 m
Displacement
5 000 kg approx
Keel / Ballast
Fin Keel Lead 40% Ballast Ratio
Vessel Location
Manly, Brisbane Qld
Region
Queensland
Use
Leisure
Registration
YC 131Q
Rego Expiry
14/12/2025
Designer
Lawrie Davidson, New Zealand
Builder
Cavalier Yachts NSW
Hull Material
Fibreglass/GRP Solid hand laid fibreglass
Decks Material
Solid Fibreglass - moulded hand laid
Engine
2 GM 16 HP - 2 cyclinder Yanmah diesel. The engine has always been well maintained and pushes the boat comfortably at 5 knots with a 3 blade folding prop.
Log Book Notes record boat maintenance records of dates and work done. Regular Oil changes, & filter changes made every 100 hrs.
Engine hours on meter Approx 620.
Recent Maintenance / Upgrade Work Includes:
New Head Gasket fitted 2025 by Marine Mechanic with new Valve stems and guides.
Head machined & cleaned by RLC Engine Reconditioning, Capalaba. Injectors cleaned, pressure tested, reset by Diesel Fuel Injection Diagnostics, Capalaba and installed by marine mechanic. All work by Kyle Falconer, 'The Boat Bloke'.
New Exhaust Elbow stainless Steel fitted 2023.
New PSS Dripless Stern Gland fitted July 2024 by Speed Propulsion, Gumdale.
Engine Make
Yanmar
Number Engines
1
Horsepower
16 hp
Fuel Type
Diesel (Deck filled)
Engine Hours
620 hrs approx May 2025
Fuel Consumption
2 litres per hr
Max Speed
5 knots
Propulsion
3 Blade Volvo folding 14" Bronze Propeller in good condition
Fuel
30 litres in main tank. Plus 2 x spare diesel 10 litre fuel tanks in cockpit locker
Water
2 x Plastimo flexible Water Bladders stores 200 litres and are located under the port and starboard side bunks.
Dinghy
Nil
Outboard
-
Covers
Bimini and Dodger with connecting cover piece
Full Boom / Boat Tent in heavy Blue Canvas cover protects fiberglass
plus Boom Tent in Sail cloth
Covers over front deck and anchor winch
Full Boom / Boat Tent in heavy Blue Canvas cover protects fiberglass
plus Boom Tent in Sail cloth
Covers over front deck and anchor winch
Accommodation
The cockpit is deep and well protected with seating for 6 people. A substantial Spray Dodger gives protection from spray / waves and the bimini gives excellent sun and rain protection.
The main cabin has full standing headroom and comfortably accommodates 4 plus adults in Dinette table and saloon seating. There is good natural light coming through large tinted windows, new perspex 2022. There is good ventilation from 3 small opening ports and a large opening hatch over the V berth all provide good airflow. If its raining / showery weather, the dodger and bimini covers allow you to keep the main companionway hatch open.
There is ample storage in lockers behind the settee cushions, for dry foods, and other stores. There is a First Aid Kit & many spares are located in lockers on the starboard side. Wide side shelves hold books and storage boxes. The dinette table provides comfortable seating and dining for 4 adults plus. The aft berth has an opening hatch / window for ventilation to main cabin. Forward to the V berth there is a hanging locker to Port and a storage locker to starboard.
The main cabin has full standing headroom and comfortably accommodates 4 plus adults in Dinette table and saloon seating. There is good natural light coming through large tinted windows, new perspex 2022. There is good ventilation from 3 small opening ports and a large opening hatch over the V berth all provide good airflow. If its raining / showery weather, the dodger and bimini covers allow you to keep the main companionway hatch open.
There is ample storage in lockers behind the settee cushions, for dry foods, and other stores. There is a First Aid Kit & many spares are located in lockers on the starboard side. Wide side shelves hold books and storage boxes. The dinette table provides comfortable seating and dining for 4 adults plus. The aft berth has an opening hatch / window for ventilation to main cabin. Forward to the V berth there is a hanging locker to Port and a storage locker to starboard.
Cabins
The V Berth forward is comfortable for 2 adults and has a large opening perspex hatch for air flow and natural light. There is a large storage hatch under the V berth. A hanging locker and another storage locker are in the V berth area.
The main cabin accommodates a settee / berth on the starboard side which faces the dinette. The dinette folds down for a double berth. There is open shelving on either side of the main cabin and there are 2 side lockers port & starboard each with doors.
The aft cabin has an opening port window and is a good single berth / storage of bags.
The main cabin accommodates a settee / berth on the starboard side which faces the dinette. The dinette folds down for a double berth. There is open shelving on either side of the main cabin and there are 2 side lockers port & starboard each with doors.
The aft cabin has an opening port window and is a good single berth / storage of bags.
Berths
5, V-berth double, Double using Saloon table, star'bd single & single in aft berth.
Shower
Cold water pressure Cockpit Shower, with ability to attach Gas Hot water for Cockpit shower.
Toilet
Fully enclosed Head w/- opening window is next to the companionway. The vanity basin has pressure water & storage cabinet. Toilet is TMC with electric pump out fitted new 2022 approx.
Entertainment
AM/FM Pioneer radio with 2 saloon speakers has Multiple functions incl USB port, 2 Spare speakers in stores available.
Galley
A compact galley located on the starboard side, provides space for cooking, food preparation and washing up. There is an opening window giving good ventilation near stove top. The galley area is in easy reach of the refrigeration storage, and food & drinks can be easily passed out to the cockpit. There is pressure cold water to the galley sink and 2 x storage cabinets located under the sink and the cooker. All plumbing is relatively new 2023 approx, and easily accessible. The water pressure accumulator is located under the sink. LED ceiling lighting above the cooking area gives excellent light.
Refrigeration
Refrigeration is via a large Isotherm 85 watt compressor top opening refrigeration storage, in 2 separate compartments giving large storage space and cold options. There is a large cold cabinet store under the port side dinette seat and a smaller refrigerated storage box beside dinette seating which is easily accessible for day use and longer term cold storage. All in working order with fridge temperature gauge prominently visable.
Freezer
The Isotherm refrigeration is effective in keeping items frozen.
Stove
Maxi Metho 2 burner gimballed stove with stainless steel tank.
Water-Maker
Nil
Hot Water
See notes
Ground Tackle
Anchor Winch: Manual Lofrans Windlass regularly serviced.
1x Plough anchor currently on stainless steel bow roller with 40m of 8mm chain and 50m anchor warp.
Plus Spare:
1x Rocna style anchor under V Berth
1 x Danforth anchor
1x Dingy anchor
1 x Kedge anchor (small) with 50m rode
1x Plough anchor currently on stainless steel bow roller with 40m of 8mm chain and 50m anchor warp.
Plus Spare:
1x Rocna style anchor under V Berth
1 x Danforth anchor
1x Dingy anchor
1 x Kedge anchor (small) with 50m rode
Safety Gear
Marine Radios: Raymarine VHF radio with DSC
Plus Uniden Hand held VHF radio, battery operated with charger
Flares in service and Vee sheet,
406 EPIRB MT 600 in service
Lifering on transom in s/s holder
Dynema Life Lines
Spare Tiller Arm
Plus Uniden Hand held VHF radio, battery operated with charger
Flares in service and Vee sheet,
406 EPIRB MT 600 in service
Lifering on transom in s/s holder
Dynema Life Lines
Spare Tiller Arm
Bilge Pumps
Ruhle Electric automatic bilge pump, plus Manual bilge pump. Plus spare electric bilge pump.
Life Raft
No
Epirb
406 MT 600 EPIRB in Service
Life Jackets
5 x Adult PFD Type 1 Life Jackets
Flares
Inshore Flares in service kept in storage canister
Fire Protection
Fire blanket plus 2 x 1k Fire Extinguishers
Electrics
All electrical work installed professionally. Blue Seas circuit breaker switches on switchboard. BEP rotary main master switch allows battery selection
Gauges showing current Battery Voltage and Amps so you can monitor solar input (or via Victron Smart phone app) and battery condition
All lights LED
House batteries 2 x 130 Amp/hr and 1x 120 Amp/hr Start Battery approx. 2 yrs old
2 x 80 watt Solar panels, gives total 160 watts with Victron MMPT 100/20 Solar Controller provides ample power for refrigeration, navigation, radios and lights.
Battery charging is via engine Balmar 100 amp alternator with external regulator and two solar panels rated at total 160 watt
Gauges showing current Battery Voltage and Amps so you can monitor solar input (or via Victron Smart phone app) and battery condition
All lights LED
House batteries 2 x 130 Amp/hr and 1x 120 Amp/hr Start Battery approx. 2 yrs old
2 x 80 watt Solar panels, gives total 160 watts with Victron MMPT 100/20 Solar Controller provides ample power for refrigeration, navigation, radios and lights.
Battery charging is via engine Balmar 100 amp alternator with external regulator and two solar panels rated at total 160 watt
Electronics / Navigation
Lowrance GPS Chart Plotter showing detail East Coast, Gives GPS location and Speed across ground plus other functions. Manual on board
Hummingbird Depth sounder.
TackTick Wireless Wind Instruments. Has multiple functions, Manual included.
Raymarine ST2000 + Tillerpilot (new 2024) Manual on board
Compass in Bulkhead by Plastimo, New 2023 with LED light
All LED Navigation lights, including, mast head, Anchor light, steaming and port & starboard lights on bow
Marine Radios: Raymarine VHF radio with DSC
Plus Uniden Hand held VHF radio Transceiver, battery operated with charger. Instruction Manual provided.
Hummingbird Depth sounder.
TackTick Wireless Wind Instruments. Has multiple functions, Manual included.
Raymarine ST2000 + Tillerpilot (new 2024) Manual on board
Compass in Bulkhead by Plastimo, New 2023 with LED light
All LED Navigation lights, including, mast head, Anchor light, steaming and port & starboard lights on bow
Marine Radios: Raymarine VHF radio with DSC
Plus Uniden Hand held VHF radio Transceiver, battery operated with charger. Instruction Manual provided.
Sail Inventory
Sails: Currently On Yacht, Main Dacron with 2 reef points by Doyle Sails, Very Good Condition.
- Sail Bag with Lazy Jacks fitted on boom.
- Profurl Furler with Furling Headsail No 1dacron Radial head, medium condition.
Other Sails in wardrobe Include:
- 1 x Cruising Main - Dacron, UK Sails. Sail cloth generally in good condition, 6/10 condition
- 1 x Main sail, Carbon, UK Sails, rolled up. Medium condition as some professional repairs have been made.
- Headsail Carbon No3, UK Sails in Good Condition
- Headsail, No3, Dacron in Very Good Condition
- Headsail No3, Hood Sails, Dacron in Good Condition
- 1x Spinnaker by UK Sails, in Very Good Condition, Blue, White and Orange.
- 1 x Spinnaker Pole
- Sail Bag with Lazy Jacks fitted on boom.
- Profurl Furler with Furling Headsail No 1dacron Radial head, medium condition.
Other Sails in wardrobe Include:
- 1 x Cruising Main - Dacron, UK Sails. Sail cloth generally in good condition, 6/10 condition
- 1 x Main sail, Carbon, UK Sails, rolled up. Medium condition as some professional repairs have been made.
- Headsail Carbon No3, UK Sails in Good Condition
- Headsail, No3, Dacron in Very Good Condition
- Headsail No3, Hood Sails, Dacron in Good Condition
- 1x Spinnaker by UK Sails, in Very Good Condition, Blue, White and Orange.
- 1 x Spinnaker Pole
Mast / Rigging
Tall fractional rig with keel steeped alloy mast in good condition. Stainless Steel Rigging approx 8 yrs old, inspected March 2025 with adjustable dynema back stay.
Main sails have 2 reefing points.
The chain plates are fabricated stainless steel flat bar which extend throught the deck and carry the loads down onto athwartships structural framing.
Main sails have 2 reefing points.
The chain plates are fabricated stainless steel flat bar which extend throught the deck and carry the loads down onto athwartships structural framing.
Deck Gear
4x self-tailing sheet winches. Includes 2 x Lewmar No. 30 Sheet winches and 2 x Harken winches on cabin top for halyards.
All halyards and reef lines lead back to cockpit winches.
Boat hook and fenders
Side decks are a good width enabling easy movement forward.
All halyards and reef lines lead back to cockpit winches.
Boat hook and fenders
Side decks are a good width enabling easy movement forward.
Remarks
'Trim' is a pleasure to sail with a fin bolt on lead keel, with stainless steel keel bolts, a spade hung rudder and protected folding propeller. She sails well on all points of sail and in heavier weather is sure footed, healing is limited as the boat 'settles into the grove' and confidently pushes on. Reefing sails is easy with furling headsail and reefing lines lead back to the cockpit.
The cockpit is well protected with Spray dodger, Bimini and side covers giving crew good protection from the weather.
With a walk-through trsom and deep swim ladder you have easy access to the water and for boarding a dingy.
Maintenance Log Book and Notes on "Operating Systems" for Trim are kept on board.
The cockpit is well protected with Spray dodger, Bimini and side covers giving crew good protection from the weather.
With a walk-through trsom and deep swim ladder you have easy access to the water and for boarding a dingy.
Maintenance Log Book and Notes on "Operating Systems" for Trim are kept on board.
CONTACT DETAILS
Name
Mark Laurie
Telephone
Brisbane QLD
Australia
Australia