Some advice please re: Hustler 30

[Clive_Rigden]

I have been offered a Holman & Pye designed HUSTLER 30 - XM (deeper lead keel) version for £19,000 and want to know if this is a fair price. The boat is well known to me and I have sailed her safely in extreme conditions. She is in very good condition, has been meticulously maintained and is well equiped, though could do with some up-dating - roller furling genoa, windlass &c. An acurate inventory appears below. Does anyone have any thoughts on the price and/or a sensible offer?

BUILT: 1972 @ Tylers, Tonbridge, Kent.

Interior by Hartley Marine, Hoo, Kent.

DESIGNER: Holman & Pye

DIMENSIONS: LOA: 30’1” LWL: 22’8”
Beam: 9’2” Draft: 5’6”

CONSTRUCTION:

Hull & Deck: White GRP Hull in outstanding original condition,
hand polished regularly to an impressive finish.
Never Epoxied/RE-painted or Machine Polished.

Gold Cove Line

Navy Blue Boot Topping & Red International cruiser
Antifouling
Varnished Teak Toe Rails and Grab Rails.

Fin & Skeg: Deeper XM version long Lead Fin providingexcellent windward performance for only 11” more draft than the standard Hustler 30.
Full length Skeg with Tiller Steering.

Interior: Teak and Teak Veneer varnished regularly with Satin/Matt Varnish.

SAILS: Genoa No. 1 Gowen 1988
No. 2 Gowen 1986
No. 3 Gowen 1984
Light Hood

Jib No. 1
No. 2 Storm

Mainsail Gowen 1989

Spinnaker Main Hood
Tri-Radial Gowen
Light Hood

All above have been flushed and serviced annually by Gowens.


ENGINE: YANMAR 1GM10 1985
Propellor – 3 Bladed (Fixed) + spare

ELECTRICS: 12 Volt System
2 x Batteries

ACCOMMODATION:

4 full length Berths
Full standing headroom
Plentiful Lockers + Hanging space
Cooker Eastham Maxol 1988
2 x Hob _+ Grill
Head Lavac 2000
Windows – all 4 replaced with toughened glass in 2002

NAV. EQUIP: Log: Stowe Navigator 1 1990
E/sounder: Stowe Navsounder 1990
Wind Stowe Windmonitor 1989 (speed & direction)

GPS: Garmin 2000 + Cockpit Repeater
Pushpit Mounted Antenna

VHF: Icom M56 with Masthead antenna

Radio: B&G Homer (incl. Headset, Aerial & external speaker)

Compass: Sestrel (fully overhauled)

Tiller Pilot: Autohelm ST4000 1999

RIG: Masthead with Deck Stepped Proctor Alloy Mast, Boom, Twin Spinnaker Poles + Jockey Pole. (single spreader & inner forestay).
Reefing - Thru’ the mast roller
7 x Barlow Winches

GENERAL EQUIPMENT:

Anchors: 1 x CQR with ample chain and plaited warp
1 x Danforth with ample warp
Liferaft: Lifeguard 6 man valise serviced regulary
Dinghy: Avon incl. oars & o/b bracket
Blocks & Sheets – all complete including double spinnaker gear.

OPTIONAL EXTRAS: VHF Emergency Aerial
Fire Extinguishers x 2
Flares
Lifejackets x 4
Harnesses x 4
Bosuns Chair (Oak)
Radar Reflector
Boat Hook
Deck Scrubber
Hand Bearing Compass
Parallel Rules
Dividers



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[nordic_ranger]

Hello Clive,

Welcome to the forum, I do not know the type of boat in question, however there appears to be a very good inventory all be it a little dated in places. My advice to anyone buying a boat is to have a survey done, especialy a hull survey as you have not mentioned anything about the condition of it. OK a survey costs money but far less than the amount you will be paying for the boat and will in cases be needed anyway for insurance. The surveyor should indicate what a fair price would be for the boat and it's insurance value.

Jim.

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[Clive_Rigden]

Hallo Jim and thanks for your welcome and reply.

The boat is to be surveyed next week. From the outside, the hull is in good condition, with a minimum of holes for exhaust, the usual offices &c. and has been properly washed, scrubbed and antifouled out of the water every season for thirty years. Obviously, I'm concerned about the keel bolts but at least she's got a lead keel and not an iron one.

If anyone knows anything about the class, then I'd be very grateful to hear from them.

Cheers - Clive



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[MedMan]

I owned a Hustler 30 for 7 years and sailed her with my (then) young family. We really enjoyed sailing her and she proved to be an excellent first boat.

As you will know, she is an old design now and nothing like as roomy as a modern 30 footer but, as compensation, she looks and behaves like a 'real' boat. She can be quite wet at times as her freeboard is low but a good sprayhood prevents most of the water reaching you.

The only mishap we had with her was a sheared chain plate (they are U bolts) but the mast stood up and the chain plate was soon replaced.

A good surveyor will tell you if she sound. If she is, the inventory looks good and she should make you a good boat. As to value, I tend to ask the question 'what's she worth to me?' If she is worth £19k to you, then that is what she is worth!

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[pc_eye]

No, £17.000 is the right price, See Builder Tylers Year 1973
Price £17,000
LOA 30' 0" Sail area 417 sq ft
Brief details
LWL 22' 6" Rig sloop A classic small cruiser-racer, the Hustler 30 is both fast and seaworthy, as well as being a very elegant yacht. This example has loads of new equipment, including a new engine.
Beam 9' 2" Cabins 2
Draught 5' 6" Berths 4/5
Displacement 6,500 lbs Engine Beta diesel - new 2002
Ballast BHP 20
Keel type Deep fin
http://www.yachtsnet.co.uk/boats/g3104/g3104.htm Theres one there. However you have to look at several to get a good idea of value for money. Then you can make an offer on a take it or leave it basis. You'll get the yacht but there again you might even get it even cheaper. Depends whether you have a well motivated seller when it comes to making your move.

There is another of these boats in Suffolk Yacht Harbour at Leavington Nr Ipswitch going for £14950.00 See http://www.starline.demon.co.uk/www - Boat (Corinth Mistral).htm Don't forget you always make an offer.
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[cagey]

hi there my Hustler is for sale , much better spec eg 2002 beta 20hp
2002new furling genoa
2002 new standing and running rigging
2002 new furlex
Loads of goodies

youre right they are a good fun boat I've moved on to a Sigma 362 so the Hustler is for sale in Falmouth for £14,500
Mail me if youre interested or if you need any advice.

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[Clive_Rigden]

My thanks to Messrs. nordic_ranger, MedMan, pc_eye & cagey; all interesting and useful stuff. I'm in the process of having a survey done prior to making an offer and will keep you posted.

Any further advice or opinions of the class and boat will be gratefully received.

Cheers!

Clive

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[Clive_Rigden]

Hallo "cagey"!

Thanks for your message re: Hustler 30. Please send me details of your vessel to: clive@rigden.net

The vessel I'm looking at is the XM deeper lead keel version and having only four berths she does have the advantage of masses of storage space, (relatively speaking), especially in the cockpit.

Yours 'aye,
Clive

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