Drake 30 Custom

Drake Motor Sailor 30 KELPIE for sale with DBY Boat Sales.

This unique Tasmanian-Built Motor Sailor has got the Character, Strength & Soul.

Built in 1988 by the renowned Drake Shipyard in Triabunna, Tasmania, this truly one-of-a-kind motor sailor was designed with the unmistakable presence of a working boat -- purposeful, solid, and honest.

Step aboard and you immediately feel the care, dedication, and pride poured into her by her owner over many years. She retains her sturdy, no-nonsense character, while offering a warm and practical interior suited to simple, comfortable cruising. The late owner has kept a log book to tell the story of this unique boat.

Below deck, the layout is ideal for a couple, with accommodation for two, a toilet, cabin heating, and a functional galley with hot and cold water. Everything has been designed with practicality and reliability in mind.

Power comes from a Perkins diesel engine, sensibly installed with excellent access via a large deck hatch, making maintenance straightforward -- a feature seasoned boat owners will truly appreciate.

This vessel will appeal to a like-minded owner who values strength over gloss, character over conformity, and enjoys owning something genuinely different. She is not a production boat -- she is a purpose-built Tasmanian motor sailor with real personality.

The boat is offered as is, where is, and comes with a variety of electronics and a generous supply of spare parts.

If you're looking for a tough, character-filled motor sailor with a story to tell and many more chapters ahead, this unique vessel deserves your inspection.

Open to offers.

Specifications:

Builder : Drake Shipyard (Triabunna, Tasmania)

Water (Potable) Capacity (l) : 270
Hull Construction Material : Celery Top Pine (clenched) carvel planked.
Hull Type : Monohull
Length (feet) : 30 feet
Length (m) : 9.10 m
Beam/Width (feet) : 10 feet
Draft (feet) : 4 feet
Colour : White

Engine Notes : Perkins 75hp
Number Of Engines : 1
Horse Power (hp) : 75
Fuel Type : Diesel
Fuel Tank Capacity (L) : 330
Propeller : 4 Blade

Number of Toilets : 1
Toilet Type : Jabsco

Stove : Yes
Refrigeration : Yes

Anchor / Winch : 40 metres 8mm chain + 30 metres 14mm nylon rope

Electronics Navigation : Autopilot: Navico WP 5000
GPS : Yes

Remarks : Well maintained motor sailor. Inspections welcome.

Vessel Name : KELPIE

Anti-foul : June 2025