Barefoot | 1989 Custom Gilbert 30+

About the Gilbert 30+

The Gilbert 30+ was designed and built in Canada by Gilbert Yachts which was formed in the late 1980s by three brothers, all former C&C Yachts staff.

The design offers numerous features that were innovative for the time such as a walk-through transom and control lines running in tunnels to the cockpit. The sail plan was also innovative, offering a powerful main and modest headsail making for easy short-handed sailing.

Mark Gilbert says “The Gilbert 30+ was voted Best New Production Boat, and Runner-Up for Import Boat Of The Year at the 1988 Sailing World magazine awards”

Unfortunately Gilbert Yachts closed after completing only 9 hulls.

Keel, Hull and Deck

The keel is an external, winged lead keel, bolted to the sump of the hull. Draft is reported as 4.92 feet, making her quite suitable for gunk holing cruising.

The fiberglass hull has a fine entry, with a not quite plumb bow and a small aft overhang providing plenty of waterline for top speed. Maximum beam is 11′ 3″ and is carried well aft creating powerful quarters and plenty of interior volume. The generous freeboard contributes to excellent interior headroom.

The deck has a good non-skid pattern. The shroud bases are located well inboard for a easy passage fore-and-aft.

Control lines from the mast lead back to the cockpit coamings through tunnels that keep the coachroof clear.

There are four opening hatches – forward, mid-ships and two small hatches in the galley and head.

The deck-hull joint is capped with a slotted aluminum toe-rail.

Sails & Rigging

The aluminum mast is well supported with the cap shroud and lowers being solid rod, with the headstay and split-adjustable backstay being wire shrouds.

There are two sets of spreaders, and the boom has a rigid vang with end-boom sheeting terminating in the cockpit.

Two winches in the cockpit handle all control lines, while another on the mast is used for the headsail halyard. Each cockpit winch has three clutches in front of it, with the lines lead through tunnels to the deck.

The small-fractional headsail is hoisted on a roller furler, and the mainsail has two sets of reefing points.

Cockpit

Generous benches provide crew space on each side, with a large, deep cockpit locker on starboard.

The pedestal supports a large destroyer style wheel and incorporates the single-lever engine throttle/shifter.

Access to the water for swimming or dinghy access is by means of a unique fold-out staircase, with large handholds on each side of the transom. These stairs are far easier on the feet than ladder rungs!

A dodger provides shelter from the elements for the forward portion of the cockpit.

The engine control panel and autopilot controls are handy to the helm on the starboard side. Instruments and compass are mounted on the pedestal.

There are two propane lockers with overboard drains, one on either side of the helm. The starboard propane locker is for the active gas bottle with solenoid and supply hoses. The port side propane locker holds the reserve propane tank.

Accommodations

Entering from the cockpit through the center-line companionway we find a spacious open-concept living area. Excellent joinery work and wood-lined hull panels create warmth and traditional elegance while not being dark. A teak-and-holly floor complements the rest of the cabinetry and furniture build.

The overall condition of the interior woodwork is quite good, with no more than expected wear showing on the teak-and-holly floor which has been refinished. The upholstery condition is good, appearing clean and with few signs of wear.

We have the enclosed head compartment aft, to starboard. This has a sink, marine toilet and shower capability, and a hanging locker.

Just forward on starboard is the galley with the nav station opposite on port at the aft end of the port settee.

A stylish trapezoidal table by the port settee will seat four people, or convert to a guest bed. A smaller table on starboard can be used from the starboard loveseat settee as a table, buffet or additional galley work counter space.

The aft cabin is surprisingly large, with a good-sized bed, storage drawers, hanging locker, overhead opening hatch and portlight.

The forward stateroom includes an off-center bed, with the option of filling in the seat area with a panel for additional bed space on port. Underneath is a cavernous storage area, with the water tank forward. A hanging locker on starboard with drawers on port adds yet more storage.

A bottle rack is situated behind the companionway stairs, and another in a locker in the aft cabin.

Engine access is quite good, with the companionway stairs and a horizontal shelf being removable from the front, and in the aft cabin several panels come off to provide access to the top of the engine, the transmission, start battery and stuffing box.

The open-concept design is complemented by unique folding panels that provide privacy in the staterooms when desired, but are open and spacious when folded away.

Galley

Galley includes:

• Two-burner propane stove and oven
• Refrigerated ice box, with freeze section in evaporator box
• Extra deep galley sink
• Foot pump for water at sink
• Hand pump to drain ice box

Storage is plentiful and well organized.

Ground Tackle

• Primary 20 lb plow anchor on bow roller
• Mixed chain/rope rode
• Spare Bruce style anchor with chain/rope rode
• Spare Danforth style anchor

Electrical, Electronics and Mechanical

Electrical

• 30 Amp shore power cable, inlet and 4-circuit breaker panel
• ProNautic 20 Amp battery charger
• Start battery
• 2x 6 Volt House batteries
• DC breaker panel with voltmeter
• LED lighting in cabin

Electronics

• Garmin Sailpack Instriuments – 2022
• Wind, depth, knot-log
• Wind display and mulit-function displayl at helm
• Raymarine autopilot control head and wheel pilot drive
• Uniden UM415 Fixed mount VHF/DSC Radio with speaker in cockpit
• Clarion RDB425D tuner/CD but not connected, no speakers.

Mechanical

• Pressure water – hot and cold ( hot water tank needs replacement)
• Propane locker with solenoid
• Xintex propane sniffer / solenoid control
• Electric and manual bilge pumps
• Shower sump pump

Mooring and Storage

Vessel includes:

• Steel winter cradle, non-folding
• Winter cover
• Suitable fenders
• Suitable dock lines

Disclaimer
The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.