Boat Overview
One of fewer than sixty (ALL FIBERGLASS) Scout 30s built in the late 1970's and early 1980's and one of only 3 built in a motor sailer configuration. She was designed by noted powerboat designer Ben Ostend. The Scout 30 was designed to evoke the grace of an earlier time. Generally speaking, some of the most beautiful pleasure craft of all times were designed and built during the period between the first World War and the great depression.
One of fewer than sixty (ALL FIBERGLASS) Scout 30s built in the late 1970's and early 1980's and one of only 3 built in a motor sailer configuration. She was designed by noted powerboat designer Ben Ostend. The Scout 30 was designed to evoke the grace of an earlier time. Generally speaking, some of the most beautiful pleasure craft of all times were designed and built during the period between the first World War and the great depression. That particular era was one in which the entire approach to yachting was on a level of affluence, elegance and grace. In most cases the yachts of the 20's reflected that ideal amalgam of charm and function that typifies enduring designs in any field.
Additional Information
The Scout 30 makes no concessions to nostalgia. There is nothing about her design that is extraneous or superficial and the overwhelming resemblance to a yacht of the 20's is not just a contrived marketing stratagem. On the contrary, it is the result of a desire to arrive at the most natural configuration for a 30' flush deck motor cruiser.
The reproduction of this twenties design has resulted in a motor yacht that can be defined as the "ultimate statement in refined elegance. The Scout 30 is elegant, comfortable and simple- pure and simple.
The hull and deck are fiberglass. All fittings are brass or bronze and she will cruise for 1000 miles at 6 knots, consuming well under a gallon of diesel fuel per hour. Cruise 6.5 knots Max 8.0 Knots. Her Perkins 4108 turns a such a modest RPM that she is almost silent running either from the cockpit of the saloon.
There are about 50 examples of this yacht in North America and as one of the first owners of the Scout 30 said, "We must have one of these - we feel that something like this belongs in our family, it will be an heirloom."
Solid Fiberglass Hull. Balsa Cored Deck.
Built by Fairchild Yachts in 1981.
Sloop Rigged/aluminum spar/ awlgrip LP paint. Sails in excellent condition.
USCG Documented.
2016 All External wood is Mahogany. 12 Coats Epathanes and Flagship Varnish 2016.
*The boat is in magnificent condition in every respect, mechanically and cosmetically.
Total Refit 2015-2016.
Accommodations
- Berths Port and Starboard. 6" foam cushions. New Upholstery. Stowage under berths.
- Upholstered Seat at foot of companionway with hanging locked behind. Stowage under.
- Enclosed Head with polished brass fixtures, counters, hot and cold pressure water, shower. Accessed by Dutch Doors.
- Marine head with holding tank.
- Chain Locker in head with mirrored access door. 30' 5/16 Chain w. 200' 1/2"line. Fortress 16 Anchor.
- Two large hanging lockers.
- Two opening skylights in saloon.
- Eight 6" Bronze opening ports. One 18" Bronze opening port.
- Full Headliner with wood battens.
- Wood Ceilings above bunks in saloon.
- Lazaretto Hatch over aft deck allowing access to over 100 cubic feet stowage.
Galley
- L Shaped Formica counter top (11 sq. ft).
- 2 Burner Electric and Alcohol Stove.
- Large Icebox.
- Large Cabinets below stove and sink.
- Drawer set beneath counter.
- Large Cabinets above Counter.
- Pressure Hot and Cold Water.
Electrical
- New 12 volt DC and 110 volt AC Electrical Distribution Panel.
- 30 Amp 110v AC Shore power.
- Galvanic Isolator.
- 3 Series 31 AGM 12 Volt Batteries (new 2016).
- New 30 Amp Battery Charger (converter).
- Battery Selector Switch.
- New 50 AMP Engine Driven Alternator.
- 4 110 v AC plug Receptacles.
- 2 12 v DC plug Receptacles.
- LED bulbs in lighting fixtures.
Running Equipment
- Perkins 4108 Diesel Engine 700 Hrs TT. Excellent Condition. (New Top End. New Riser, New Heat Exchanger, New Raw and Circulating Pumps, New Oil Cooler) New Front & Rear Main Seal (No Oil Leaks) All New Hoses, Belts, Etc.. Cruise 6.5 Max 8 knots.
- Rebuilt Hurth 1.9.1 Transmission (reduction gear), Excellent Condition.
- *Sloop rigged. LP painted aluminum mast and boom. Main and Jib in like new condition.
- 1 1/4 Stainless shaft.
- 3 Blade Bronze Prop.
- Full Engine Instrumentation.
- 20' Bronze Edson spoked wheel.
- Reconditioned Hynautic Hydraulic Steering (2016).
- Benmar Autopilot.
- Emergency tiller steering on rudder shaft head.
- Electrical Bilge Pump. ITT PAR Jabsco Belt Driven.
- All Bronze Seacocks.
- All Metal below waterline is bonded.
- 50 Gallon Aluminum Fresh Water Tank.
- 2 50 Gallon Fuel Tanks (100 gallon total).
- 10 Gallon waste tank.
- Cockpit Seat with Propane Stowage.
- Brass Air Horn w.compressor.
- Brass and Bronze Running Lights.
- Cockpit Full Headliner with wood battens.
- 4 Docklines and 4 Fenders.
- Full Canvass Cockpit Enclosure 2015. New Isenglass 2016.
- 3 canvas and wood deck chairs.
- Mahogany Folding Transom Boarding Ladder (8 Step).
- Varnished Teak Ensign and Burgee Flag Staffs.
- Throwable lifering.
- 4 PFDs.
Measurements
- LOA 30' 7".
- LWL 30'.
- Beam 9'8".
- Displacement 11,000 lbs.
- Ballast 2000 lbs.
- Fuel 100 Gallons.
- Water 52 Gallons.
- Hot Water Heater 6 Gallons.
- 50 hp Perkins 4108 6.5 knots at 1900 RPM .6 GPH.
Owners personal items excluded.
