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Birdsall Gulf 30
$4,110
Seller located in Mt. Maunganui, Bay of Plenty ·4247 views · 156 others watchlisted

Birdsall Gulf 30

Closes: Mon 8th Dec, 9:00pm
3 days, 22 hours, 7 minutes
Length:  9 Metres (29.52 Feet)
Year:  1978
Boat Location:  Mt. Maunganui, Bay of Plenty, NZ

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Description

Price Reduced for Quick Sale

Bought this boat for the mooring, sadly have to sell her as I already have a boat.

have a look at the walkthrough video I made for engine and sail operation and cabin layout and underwater swim on the hull.

out of water photos are from last antifoul and I have uploaded photos of the previous inspection report

She’s a sound, well-built boat with tiller steering and minimal electronics — easy to maintain and less to go wrong. With a generous mainsail and furling genoa, she’s both fast and comfortable under sail. Great for harbour cruising or heading off on longer trips.

get it now for summer cruising!

Make: Birdsall Model: Gulf 30 Length: 30ft Year: 1978 Hull: Glass over kauri Engine: Yanmar 18hp (year unknown) Sails: Main, Genoa (furled), Jib, Spinnaker

Features: Depth sounder & speed log Oven with 2-burner gas hob Toilet (manual pump) with holding tank Large fridge Solar power + deep cycle battery and solar controller (new 2 years ago) Autohelm Fresh water holding tanks Fire extinguishers Powered anchor windlass Cockpit table Separate forward v-berth Two generously sized quarter berths running down each side aft, great for secure sleeping while underway. Double and single beds in the saloon with lee cloths 6ft+ standing height in cabin

There are a few bits and pieces that could use some attention. The topside paint is flaking in places, the engine's due for a service but starts first time and runs well. The toilet sink tap isn't running this could robably be setup to run off the same pump as the kitchen pump or just put in a manual. The Bilge pump needs a new outlet hose. Hull is due an antifoul - but she’s usable as-is.

Buyer must collect from the mooring within 1 month, Pilot bay, Mount Maunganui, Tauranga.

Questions & Answers

  • What a fantastic video. It shows the boat well and really let's see people what they are buying. Great effort. Well done. rudolfshack (101) • 9:21 pm, Tue, 25 Nov Thanks! cal.potaka (129) • Tuesday, 25 November 2025
  • Does it come with a dinghy. hilltops (289) • 10:44 pm, Tue, 25 Nov Sorry no cal.potaka (129) • Tuesday, 25 November 2025
  • Any ideas how the water is getting into the bilge hilltops (289) • 10:50 pm, Tue, 25 Nov Nothing obvious, I suspect a bit from the stern gland and a bit down the mast as it is keel stepped, hasn’t risen noticeably in the last 6 weeks since I’ve had her and we’ve had some reasonably wet weather so don’t think it is too significant cal.potaka (129) • Tuesday, 25 November 2025
  • Hi, how long have you owned yacht ? Any idea who built her or any previous history ? thanks. kevin473 (0) • 10:51 pm, Tue, 25 Nov 6 weeks since I bought her and mooring. I don’t know much from previous history. The owner prior to me was using her mainly as a floating batch kept her tidy and not much use. Had the engine professionally serviced. And installed solar panel and new batteries. Prior to that was raced and won something locally in 2009(see picture) cal.potaka (129) • Tuesday, 25 November 2025
  • How much does it draw samcat83 (10) • 9:02 am, Wed, 26 Nov Not sure exactly - had a google and can’t find any listed specifications. But a reasonable amount of talk about this model boat being good speed and solid construction. From my swim and those photos out of water I would estimate 1.4m-1.6m cal.potaka (129) • Wednesday, 26 November 2025
  • No leaks around windows or hatches- had a look around day after some heavy rain and all window sills were dry and dusty inside and no obvious rain entry from hatches Seller comment Wednesday, 26 November 2025
  • Hi mate Can I come around and have a look on Saturday? Can I get your number or email? Thanks tonysaraiva (6) • 6:23 pm, Thu, 27 Nov Cal.potaka at gmail cal.potaka (129) • Thursday, 27 November 2025
  • Does it have a dinghy? hawkwind4 (193) • 1:05 pm, Sun, 30 Nov Sorry no dinghy cal.potaka (129) • Sunday, 30 November 2025
Closes: Mon 8th Dec, 9:00pm
3 days, 22 hours, 7 minutes

Current bid

$4,110

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Buyer must pick-up from Mt. Maunganui, Bay of PlentyFree

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cal.potaka

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