1979 Baba 30

1979 Baba 30 Overview

The 1979 Baba 30 is a classic Bluewater cruiser that offers the perfect combination of design, durability, and performance. Built to withstand the elements, this sturdy vessel provides a smooth, comfortable ride with easy handling, making it ideal for both experienced sailors and newcomers alike. Whether you're seeking coastal adventures or weekend getaways, the Baba 30 delivers unmatched reliability and a cozy, well-crafted interior for memorable sailing experiences.

Highlights and Upgrades Rigging & Sails:

• Shrouds and stays replaced in 2019
• Chainplates replaced in 2019
• Dyneema topping lift
• Sails replaced in 2019 (main and headsails)
• Harken furler for both headsails
• 4:1 Harken traveler
• 4:1 mainsheet system
• 4:1 Cunningham for reefing
• 3-point reefing system in the main
• Folding mast steps

Anchoring & Deck Gear:

• Lofrans manual windlass
• Rocna 15kg Vulcan anchor
• 60’ of 3/8” chain and 240’ of 3/4” three-strand nylon rode
• Bow rails and stainless lifelines replaced in 2019
• Harken blocks replaced in 2019
• Stainless steel boarding ladder
• Force 10 grill
• MOB Lifesling

Safety Gear:

• 2 offshore life vests, tethers, and jacklines

Accommodations

The Baba 30’s interior is a warm, inviting space crafted in rich teak with traditional joinery and thoughtful design, offering a cozy and practical living environment for extended cruising:

• V-Berth Cabin:
  • Forward is a private V-berth with a custom 3-piece mattress for superior comfort. Ample storage is provided by lockers and drawers beneath and alongside the berth.
• Head Compartment:
  • Just aft to port is a well-sized head with a Lavac marine toilet, Scandvik shower and faucet, and updated plumbing. The space is clean, simple, and easy to maintain.
• Main Salon:
  • The main living space boasts 6' 4" of headroom and features two settees with freshly recovered cushions and a solid teak table. The starboard settee can serve as an additional single berth. Storage is generous, with cabinets, bookshelves, and cubbies throughout.
• Galley:
  • The aft port-side galley is compact yet functional, equipped with a Force 10 two-burner stove and oven, a stainless sink with pressure water, and a 20 lb aluminum propane tank system. Plenty of cabinetry provides room for provisions and cookware.
• Navigation Station:
  • Opposite the galley, the nav station features a dedicated space for chart plotting and electronics. A fixed VHF radio and handheld unit are included.
• Lighting & Ventilation:
  • Natural light fills the cabin through bronze portlights (with new glass) and overhead hatches. LED Scandvik reading lights provide warm, efficient lighting. Teak cabinetry, louvered doors, and brass hardware add to the vessel’s classic nautical charm.
• Additional Comforts:
  • Wempe ship's clock, hygrometer, and barometer
  • Ample ventilation and airflow
  • Practical handholds and secure storage throughout

Engine and Mechanical

• Beta 25 Diesel Engine with only 340 hours (Re-Powered in July 2020)
• New aluminum fuel tank, fuel lines, and secondary filter
• New 1 1/4” prop shaft, dripless shaft seal, cutlass bearing, and propeller

LYS Disclaimer

The Listing Brokerage 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 regardless of information provided. 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. PLEASE NOTE: All electronics are listed for verification purposes but not warranted in the selling price of the boat.

Engine hours are as of the date of the original listing and are a representation of what the listing broker is told by the owner and/or actual reading of the engine hour meters. The broker cannot guarantee the true hours. It is the responsibility of the purchaser and/or his agent to verify engine hours, any warranties expressed or implied and/or any engine service as well as all other representations noted on the listing brochure.

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