WHISSTOCK'S KIM Holman M30 (sailboat) for sale

Remarks :
Kim Holman M30 wooden yacht for sale in Kent.
This 1967 Kim Holman M30, built by Whisstock's of Woodbridge, “Rosa Marie” is a classic Bluewater cruising yacht in all the very best traditions. Substantially built by Whisstock’s, she has successfully crossed oceans safely and in great comfort. Her excellent British craftsmanship and build will stand her new owners in very good stead. She has seven berths in four cabins and is fitted with a Beta 50HP diesel engine that was new in 2015 and has only completed 300 hours. A berth at Swale Marina in Kent is available.

Accommodation :
The Kim Holman M30 accommodates 7 people in 4 cabins. The Forward cabin has two single berths with storage underneath There is storage under the berths.
Forward of the Forward Cabin is the heads compartment with a marine heads with holding tank and a wash basin with manually pumped cold water.
Aft of the forward cabins is the main saloon. It has an L-shaped settee to port with stowage under, to starboard is a settee berth with backrest that hinges up to give a bunk berth, with stowage behind. The upholstery is a floral pattern.
The Galley is aft of the saloon and to port with Nelson gas cooker with two rings grill and oven with plenty of storage space. It has 2 sinks with manually pumped cold water.
There is a brand new Eberspacher D4 Diesel cabin heating that has never been used.
Steps lead up into the dog house where there are two additional quarter berths. Doors open out into the large cockpit.

Inventory :
Deck equipment: 1 x Anchor Delta 45LBs
1 x Anchor Delta 35LBS
1 x Anchor CQR Anchor 60LBs
1 x Anchor Danforth 50LBS
1 x Anchor Fisherman 50LBS
Chain – 180 ft
Windlass – Manual
Sail Cover colour – beige
Sprayhood Cover – Beige
Cockpit dodgers
Cockpit enclosure
Swim ladder – removable, Stainless steel
Many mooring warps
Many fenders
Dinghy 8ft - Plywood
Avon Red Crest inflatable dinghy
Navigational Equipment: VHF Radio – Furuno
Depth - Echo Pilot
Log/Speed - Raymarine
Compass - Sestrel
GPS - Standard Horizon
Chart plotter - Standard Horizon with electronic charts
Radar - Furuno
AIS Receiver – NASA
AIS Transponder - Vesper
2 x Handheld VHF – Icom and Vesper
Navtex - ICS 5
Clock/Barometer 6"
Vane self steering – Aries
Deck level Navigation lights
Masthead Tri-light Navigation light
Safety Equipment: 4 x Fire Extinguishers
1 x Gas Alarm
2 x CO2 Alarms
2 x Fire Blanket
Smoke Alarm
2 x Jackstays
2 x Harnesses
4 x Lifejackets
Radar reflector - See ME X and S bands
EPIRB
Foghorn
First Aid Kit
2 x Horseshoe Lifebuoy with lights
Danbuoy
MOB Sling
Sea Anchor
Bilge Pump – 1 x Manual
Emergency tiller
Hull/Keel:

Traditional long keel with wheel steering:
Owners Comments:

A fair sailor’s yacht with typical Holman lines. A traditional heavy strong boat at her best in a strong blow, she has severed us well over the last 23 years and we will miss her dearly but age catches up with us and our health is deteriorating

History and Construction:

This 1967 Kim Holman M30 was built by Whisstock's of Woodbridge Suffolk in 1967. Construction white painted Iroko on Canadian rock elm frame, bolt on cast iron keel, and cream GRP decks with non slip. Owned by the current owner for the last 23 years. The yacht was last ashore in October 2023. She was antifouled in 2019 when the anodes were changed. The vessel was last surveyed in November 2014. The yacht is being sold as the owner is retiring from sailing due to health.

Title Documents: We have seen the following documents when preparing these details:
British Ships Part 1 Registration Certificate
Proof of location on 31st December 2020
Disclaimer:
The company normally acts as brokers for the vendor who unless otherwise stated is not selling in the course of a business. Whilst every care has been taken in the preparation of these particulars the correctness is not guaranteed and they are intended as a guide only and do not constitute a part of any contract. A prospective buyer is strongly advised to check these particulars and where appropriate and at his own expense to employ a qualified marine surveyor to carry out a survey and/or to have an engine trial conducted which if conducted by us shall not imply any liability on our part.
General note on safety equipment: Any safety equipment such as liferaft, fire extinguishers and flares etc., are usually personal to the current owner(s) and if being left on board as part of the sale of a used vessel, may require routine servicing, replacement, or changing to meet a new owner’s specific needs.

Mechanical :
Sales and Spars:
Ketch masthead rig with short bowsprit, IYE gold anodised deck stepped aluminium mast, with spars (1967), 1`x 19mm stainless steel standing rigging (2014) inspected 2023 with adjustable backstay, Terylene running rigging replaced as required, spinnaker pole. Slab reefing mainsail, furling (Selden) and hanks headsail.
Winches:
4 x Sheet winches (2 x Gibb & 2 x Harken self-tailing)
3 x Halyard winches (Gibb & Lewmar) self-tailing
1 x Other winch (Gibb) self-tailing
Sails
1 x Mainsail (Terylene Gowan good condition tan) last valeted 2 years ago
1 x Mizzen (Terylene Gowan good condition tan) Last valeted 1 year ago
1 x Staysail (Terylene Gowan good condition tan)
1 x Genoa (Terylene Gowan 2006 good condition white)
1 x Genoa (Terylene Stephen Ratsay good condition white)
1 x Mizzen Staysail (Terylene Gowan fair condition white)
1 x Cruising chute (Terylene Crusader 2008 good condition multi Coloured)
1 x Work Jib (Terylene Gowan good condition tan)
1 x Trysail (Terylene Saunders 2019, As new

Mechanical Systems: This yacht is powered by Beta 50HP four cylinder 50hp inboard diesel engine. The engine was fitted new in 2015 and has competed 300 hours as at the 8th January 2024. The engine was last serviced by the owner in June 2023. The engine is currently winterised.
It is shaft drive to a 3 bladed fixed propeller, with single lever control. It has a 150 Litre mild steel fuel tank. The yacht will cruise at approx. 6 knots and has an approx. maximum speed of 8 knots.
Electrical Systems:

5 x 12 volt batteries (4 x domestic 142AH 1 x engine 110AH) new in 2023 all charging from the engine 100Ah alternator, wind generator, 240 volt battery charger, 240 volt ring main and a Silent Wind 400Watt Wind Generator that needs to be fitted NASA Battery management system. It has a 300 Watt inverter fitted and 800 Watt inverter that has yet to be fitted.... whole text » less text