Rare Halvorsen 30 – KARA Now Exclusively for Sale with DBY Boat Sales
Designed by Halvorsen and launched in 1970, KARA is a solidly built 30ft GRP coastal cruiser with true bluewater capability. Halvorsen 30s are a rare find, and this one presents an excellent opportunity for sailors looking to explore inshore, coastal, or offshore waters in comfort and style.
With a moderate 1.8m draft, she’s ideal for navigating shallow coastal areas, bar crossings, and tucked-away inlets where deeper-draft yachts can’t venture.
Despite her compact size, KARA offers impressive space both inside and out. The large cockpit extends aft with a fold-up stainless steel swim platform, enhancing her usability for cruising and relaxing at anchor. Below deck, the interior is bright, spacious, and welcoming—perfect for entertaining or extended stays aboard.
She’s powered by a reliable, low-hour Beta 25hp shaft-driven diesel, professionally maintained and ready for adventure.
Equipped with modern electronics, an easy-to-manage sail plan, and a solid sail wardrobe, KARA is perfectly set up for shorthanded sailing and is ready to take you wherever the wind blows.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Designer : Trygve Halvorsen
Builder : Montgommery (Vic)
Water (Potable) Capacity (l) : 250
Hull Construction Material : Fibreglass
Hull Type : Mono
Deck Construction Material : Fibreglass
Country Origin : Australia
Length (feet) : 30 feet
Length (m) : 9.98` m
Beam/Width (feet) : 10 feet
Beam/Width (m) : 3 m
Draft (m) : 1.8 m
Draft (feet) : 6 feet
Keel/Ballast : Fin keel, lead, skeg hung rudder
Engine Notes : 2017 Beta 25hp diesel shaft driven
Number Of Engines : 1 Stroke : 4
Engine Hours : 1590
Horse Power (hp) : 25
Drive Type : Shaft driven
Fuel Type : Diesel
Number of Fuel Tanks : 1 stainless steel
Fuel Tank Capacity (L) : 80
Propeller : 2 blade fixed
Steering System : Stainless steel wheel plus Raymarine EV 100 autopilot 2021
Number of Berths : 4 +1
Toilet Type : New electric toilet 2024
Galley Notes : Cabinets and shelves for pantry, drawers, kettle, pots, pans, cutlery and crockery included.
Stove : 2 burner metho
Refrigeration : Portable 65 litre 12v
Number of Sinks : 1 stainless steel Entertainment and Appliances
Notes : GME stereo with USB
Anchor / Winch : Electric anchor winch with dual up/down controls Bilge Pump : 1 x auto plus 1 manual
Deck Gear : Large marlin board on transom with swim ladder,
Mast/Rigging : 2013 mast removed and all rigging replaced, spreaders reinforced, new boom 2017, mast repainted, new blocks,
Sail Inventory : Dacron main with 3 reefs, slab reefing, furling headsail, storm jib on removeable inner forestay,
Electrics : 2 house 12v batteries plus 1 x 12v engine crank 2-3 years old. Solar panels x 2 with regulator 2020
Electronics Navigation : Lowrance 9' touch screen 2022 with charts
Covers : Rigid spray dodger, boom bag with lazy jacks, wheel and table cover. Boom awning
Ground Tackle : Rocna anchor, additional stainless steel fittings at bow for bridle in strong winds, 50m chain
GPS : Lowrance 9' touch screen 2022
Has Navigation Lights : Yes, LED
Radio : VHF with AIS transiever
Number of Life Jackets : 6
Vessel Name : KARA
