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West Coast Classic - $23,000 (Ladysmith)
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Location: Ladysmith Marina, BC
Price: $23,000
A West Coast Classic Redesigned by William Garden & Heavily Upgraded
Opportunities to own a US Yachts 305 don't come often—especially one with this specific pedigree and high-value mechanical upgrades. This 30-foot coastal cruiser features a renowned William (Bill) Garden redesign, optimizing her lines for comfortable, capable, and efficient cruising in Pacific Northwest waters.
She is fully set up for the Gulf Islands and beyond, offering a perfect balance of historic local design and modern, premium reliability.
Technical Specifications:
Length Overall (LOA) 30' 0" (9.14 m) Fits perfectly in standard, affordable 30ft moorage slips.
Waterline Length (LWL) 26' 3" (8.00 m) Provides a steady, comfortable hull speed of ~6.9 knots.
Beam (Width) 10' 2" (3.10 m) Exceptionally wide for a 30-footer, giving massive salon space.
Draft (Keel Depth) 4' 0" (1.22 m) Fin Keel. Ideal shallow draft for exploring hidden BC coves.
Displacement 10,000 lbs (4,536 kg) Heavy enough for a smooth, stable, "sea-kindly" motion.
Ballast 3,500 lbs (1,588 kg) 35% Ballast-to-Displacement ratio makes her incredibly stiff and stable.
Headroom 6' 2" (188 cm) Generous cabin headroom throughout the main salon.
Key Highlights & Premium Upgrades:
• The Designer Touch: Redesigned by the legendary William Garden, a name synonymous with exceptional West Coast naval architecture. His touch ensures excellent handling and efficient space utilization.
• Premium Repower: Repowered with a 3-cylinder Beta Marine Diesel. These fresh, bulletproof engines are the absolute gold standard for sailboat repowers, offering quiet, smooth, and incredibly reliable operation far outclassing the original factory specs.
• Campbell Sailor Propeller: Fitted with a high-efficiency Campbell Sailor prop. Known for its unique aerodynamic blade design, it drastically reduces drag while under sail while delivering exceptional thrust and minimizing "prop-walk" when backing up or maneuvering in tight marina slips.
• Ready to Sail: Conveniently moored at the scenic Ladysmith Marina, offering immediate, premium access to BC's best cruising grounds.
Accommodations & Interior:
• Generous beam creates a wide-open, bright salon with excellent headroom.
• Well-appointed galley and comfortable sleeping berths perfect for extended weekend trips or week-long coastal hops.
• Ample dry storage throughout the vessel.
Seller’s Note:
This is a highly reluctant sale forced strictly by health issues. My days on the water have sadly come to an end, and I am looking for a new captain to step aboard and enjoy this wonderful vessel.
To ensure a transparent, fair, and efficient sale, the vessel is priced strictly at its most recent, last hauled-out marine surveyed valuation. The survey is available for serious buyers to review, offering you immediate peace of mind regarding the hull's condition and making insurance transfer a breeze. It is priced for an immediate sale to someone who truly appreciates a classic West Coast hull with elite, modern mechanicals.