Overview
About this vessel
The Santander 30 was designed by William Tripp. In Holland the same boat was called the Tripp 30. The molds became available in the UK and many were purchased and fitted out by the owners. 'Marlin' is one such craft and was fitted out in Sunderland by her first owner in 1972. Her previous owner owned her up until 2025 and have cruised extensively up and down the east coast, circumnavigated the UK and cruised over to Scandinavia. 'Marlin' has been fairly successful at club racing level. Unfortunately circumstances have changed for her current custodian and 'Marlin' is again looking for a new home. She is a good solid craft with a decent engine and good inventory.
Vessel is powered by an economical and reliable inboard diesel engine. This 12hp, fresh water cooled Kubota Z500B, 2 cylinder workhorse is located beneath the companionway. Hurth reduction gearbox driving a stainless steel shaft and 3-bladed fixed propeller. Separate throttle and gearing controls with engine start panel in cockpit. The engine will sit at 2000rpm comfortably and at these revs will provide 5 knots and burn a frugal 1 litre per hour. She has been regularly maintained with most recent in February 2025. New Deep Sea Seal 2023.
Below decks is bright and comfortable. There are bunks for 5 persons within the saloon and forepeak. The cabin sole and cabinet work is teak. The bulkheads and coachroof are painted white for light and contrast. There is storage beneath both saloon settee berths. There is a pilot berth on the starboard side aft whilst on the port side is a decent storage area. The galley is situated at the far end of the saloon. To port is the sink/storage unit with manually pumped fresh water. Opposite on the starboard side is a 2-burner paraffin fuelled stove. Between the saloon and the forepeak is a Jabsco marine toilet with wet locker/hanging space opposite. Forepeak with double berth. Opening deck hatch for light and ventilation.
Heavy lay up GRP constructed sailing yacht with long keel and skeg mounted rudder. White painted topsides and grey painted non slip decks. Solid teak toe rail with built in fairleads. Teak mooring bollard mounted on foredeck. Stainless steel bow and stern rails conjoined by stainless steel stanchions and double set guardwires. Raised coachroof with teak grab handles and teak/perspex hatch cover. Cockpit with teak locker tops and back rests. Storage locker to rear. Liferaft mounted on aft deck. Varnished tiller steering. Bathing ladder mounted on aft rail. Underwater areas antifouled in 2023.
