1986 Cape Dory 300 Motorsailer
FRESH WATER VESSEL
Located at Madeline Island Yacht Club the past nine years sailing the Apostle Islands and has been thoughtfully maintained and updated along the way.
The hull type is a full keel design, providing stability and tracking.
It features a traditional monohull shape, ideal for sailing and motoring.
The construction is fiberglass, ensuring durability and low maintenance.
The design includes a skeg-hung rudder for improved control and handling.
The overall length is 30 feet, making it suitable for both coastal and offshore cruising.
The Cape Dory 300 Motorsailer is a rugged, pilothouse-style cruising vessel designed by Clive M. Dent and built between 1985 and 1990. Key data includes a 30-foot length overall, 11’5″ beam, a long keel with a 4-foot draft, and a total displacement of 11,500 lbs. Powered by a 46 hp Westerbeke diesel engine, it features a full-size sailplan, a 40-gallon freshwater tank, and a 40-gallon fuel tank, with only 47 units produced.
Key Specifications:
• Length Overall (LOA): ~30 feet (29’10” or 29.85 ft)
• Length at Waterline (LWL):26.5 feet
• Beam: 11’5″
• Draft (Max): 4 feet (or 3.92 ft)
• Hull Type: Monohull with a long keel
• Displacement: 11,500 lbs (5,216 kg)
• Engine: 46 hp Westerbeke
• Fuel Tank Capacity: 40 gallons
• Freshwater Tank Capacity: 40 gallons
• Builder: Cape Dory Yachts
• Designer: Clive M. Dent
• Production Run: 1985-1990, with 47 units built, this vessel is number one
Design and Features:
• Pilothouse Design:
The helmsman can stay dry and comfortable inside the pilothouse, enjoying 360-degree visibility.
• Full Keel:
The boat’s long, full keel provides a stable, on-track course, making it ideal for blue-water cruising.
• Compact and Capable:
It offers a good blend of pilothouse comfort and traditional cruising sailboat capabilities, making it suitable for couples and single-handed sailors.
• Ingenious Interior:
The 11’5″ beam allows for a surprisingly spacious interior, including a large galley with an icebox, a dinette, and a large V-berth.
Renovation record beyond annual maintenance and winterizing includes the following; Injector Pump, Rebuilt 2020, all gaskets, belts, hoses and impeller replaced 2023.
Starter Replaced 2024
Engine – Westerbeke W-46, 46 hp Diesel Inboard with 1500 Hours
Raymarine Autopilot
Furuno Radar
Garmin 8610 Plotter (2020)
Garmin B744V Transducer (2020)
Garmin gWind Transducer (2020)
Garmin GMX54 Satellite Antenna (2020)
NMEA 2000 e-Backbone (2020)
Ritchie Globemaster Compass
VHF
Bilge Pump – Manual and Auto Settings
Batteries – Two 12-Volt Deep Cycle, One 12-Volt Starter (2024)
Head (2020)
Alcohol Oven and 2-Burner Unit, Fully Gimbled
Water Heater
Anchor – CQR
Rode – 100 Feet of Chain, Plus Rope
Bimini
Furled Head Sail – Harken Furler (2021)
Main Sail
Lewmar V1 Gypsay Windlass with Controls at the Helm and on Deck (2024)
Winter Cover
USCG Safety Equipment
Jack Stands
