Neilk 0 Posted May 29, 2013 Share Posted May 29, 2013 I'm in the market for a Shoalcraft 30. I've sailed and had an inspection of the 'mothership' Moonfire. It's in a sad state, but possibly not a goner. I do NOT want one on which the cabin top has been extended forward. The original design is splendid, but... errr... not the above-mentioned. anything considered. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Steve Pope 174 Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 Looks very similar to a Gulf 30 (birdsall) great gulf cruiser. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Battleship 99 Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 Don't know of any but there are a couple down here, always liked the roominess of them and thought they would make a great family boat for harbour and coastal stuff, the shallow draft would get you into a lot of places (i.e. upper Tauranga harbour) others can't go. good luck in your search. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Deep Purple 469 Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 Yeah they are a great boat. I've known a few people with them over the years. Met a guy recently that had one. While I can't recall who (old age), they all loved them so I'd imagine they are very hard to source. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Deep Purple 469 Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 http://www.tradeaboat.co.nz/detail/marine/boats/shoalcraft/10m/73033 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gordon 0 Posted December 21, 2020 Share Posted December 21, 2020 I owned Muffin a shoal craft in Auckland for about 15 yrs. I understand it was one of the first out of the mold, fitted out in mostly used Kauri and Mahogany by the owner. Beautifully finished. Power by Nanni 30hp diesel. Great family boat not all that fast and did not point high compared with more modern designs no doubt not helped by wide beam forward but roomy inside. Great inshore sea boat. Managed 9 knots in brisk SW reach but broke the goose neck, so limped home under motor. Sad to let her go when I had to move to SI. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Moocha 0 Posted September 2, 2021 Share Posted September 2, 2021 We have a Shoal craft 30. Mk 2 with walk through transom. Enjoy the shoal draft. Sails well but slow. Average 4.5kts. Would never do the speed mentioned in earlier note. They are a great hauraki gulf cruiser. Cheers Lloyd Farrand Quote Link to post Share on other sites
waikiore 255 Posted September 3, 2021 Share Posted September 3, 2021 Sorry but all the ones after Moonfire (the plug) had longer cabins some stepped in a sort of Townson style some later ones one level. One thing to note is that the various owners shifted the centrecase on the glass ones so they dont go to weather like Moonfire did in the 80s when we raced her. Cal designed a good boat with Moonfire but I doubt he got any royalties from the Molded hulls. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ziggy Bentley 0 Posted September 8, 2021 Share Posted September 8, 2021 For future reference they are definitely capable of doing 9 knots... We would often hit the early 9s and once even hit over 10 knots in the shoalcraft 30 we used to send around the bay Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stephen Blakey 0 Posted October 17, 2021 Share Posted October 17, 2021 On 30/05/2013 at 10:48 AM, Neilk said: I'm in the market for a Shoalcraft 30. I've sailed and had an inspection of the 'mothership' Moonfire. It's in a sad state, but possibly not a goner. I do NOT want one on which the cabin top has been extended forward. The original design is splendid, but... errr... not the above-mentioned. anything considered. Hi i have a Shoalcraft 30 that as the Chris Brimmer cockpit extension for better cruising and racing. Saltydog is well known out of BBYC but currently relocated on farm for a repaint. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SimonB 0 Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 Hi, I've recently purchased a Shoalcraft 10M 'Stream Weaver'. Does anybody have a copy of the design specs or measurements that indicate exactly where the keel box is and therefore where it can/can't be placed on a trailer (with blocks) to haul out for anti-fouling? I'm sure I could swim under the boat and work it out, but I thought I'd try the easy approach first! Thanks Simon Quote Link to post Share on other sites
khayyam 47 Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 I love how this thread springs periodically back to life at various times over the past decade! I guess it's home to (small) Shoalcraft 30 owners club... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
waikiore 255 Posted March 23 Share Posted March 23 Chris Brummel Boatbuilder of Warkworth way Built her so may have some measurements. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SimonB 0 Posted March 26 Share Posted March 26 On 23/03/2022 at 2:43 PM, waikiore said: Chris Brummel Boatbuilder of Warkworth way Built her so may have some measurements. Thanks for that, I can't seem to find his details anywhere. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Muffinz 0 Posted May 15 Share Posted May 15 On 26/03/2022 at 4:28 PM, SimonB said: Thanks for that, I can't seem to find his details anywhere. Hi Simon I have just purchased Muffin as mentioned by Gordon. She comes with a cradle fit for purpose. Your welcome to get in touch if want to use it at some stage . cheers Kev 021538800 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GUINNESS 0 Posted August 1 Share Posted August 1 Hi I'm Sean I own Guinness, I believe she was called Swamp Fox originally. I'm up at the Weiti with Shoalhaven and Muffin. I've had the boat for two years now, she was in Whangaroa, from Sandspit/Halfmoon bay from Tauranga. Have removed all my ballast and recast it in a hull section shape so it's more compact. Have a steel mould if anyone wants to use it. Re engined with 3gm30 etc, my rudder post appears to be about a foot further forward than all the others I've seen. I'm going to borrow Kev's cradle so I can get the centre board out soon. it appears to have a fist size whole in the tip, not sure what's in that hole, appears to be not much, does anyone know what the construction material/methodolgy is or was. I'm guessing it's glass over timber or glass over timber frame with foam etc. Cheers Sean 0278361630 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
waikiore 255 Posted August 11 Share Posted August 11 Swamp fox was an early one from Thames, hole in front if a regular shape was probably for the lead that was there to ensure board sank. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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