The Cuddles 30 is possibly the all-time favourite Australian cruiser, and for good reason. The use of the 30' is roughly divided one third cockpit, one third living area and one third accommodation. The lay-out down stairs has twin vee berth, generous double berth mid-ships, and bathroom with hot shower and electric flush toilet. Upstairs the saloon has the helm station, a convertable dinette, and the galley which features a sink with instant hot water and 2 burner spirit stove. Cabin has ducted diesel heating. Then out the back you have round-table seating in the spacious cockpit which has both mesh and block-out enclosures.
"Irish Jig" is powered by a well maintained Thornycroft 4 cylinder shaft drive diesel, flushed after each use. She represents an economical, low maintenance and easily operated family cruiser without many peers in this price bracket.
Region
Victoria
Vessel Location
Gippsland Region Lakes Entrance VIC
Reference
Irish Jig
Usage
Family, Leisure, Live Aboard
Launch Year
1983
Rego
SN337
Length
30' - 9.14m
Beam
9'
Draft
3'
Hull Material
Fibreglass/GRP
Engine
Thornycroft/Bowman 4 cylinder diesel
Number Engines
1
Horsepower
40 hp
Fuel Type
Diesel
Engine Hours
2414 at listing
Cruise Speed
Approx 6 knots
Propulsion
3 blade fixed prop - shaft drive
Fuel
165 lt alum
Water
800 lt GRP
Berths
Up to 6
Refrigeration
Portable 12v chest fridge in cockpit
Stove
2 burner spirit stove
Hotwater System
Instant gas
Shower
Yes hot
Toilet
Marine electric
Entertainment
TV/DVD
Air Conditioning
3 x 12v fans
Covers
Cockpit surrounds - mesh and block-out
Ground Tackle
CQR + Danforth anchors
Electric windlass with all chain
Safety Gear
Life ring
4 x PFD 1 life jackets
2 kg + 1 kg fire extinguishers
inshore flare kit
fire blanket
EPIRB
Bilge Pumps
2 x auto
Electrics
5 x 12v batteries
3 x 120 watt solar panels
USB outlets
shore power - 4 outlets
LED lighting
Electronics
Lowrance Elite 5
Lowrance Hook 5
VHF radio
Remote spotlight
Remarks
Antifouled May 2023
Engine serviced November 2023
Plenty of engine spares such as hoses, gaskets, glow plugs, impellers etc.