Griffin 30 Motor Cruiser


Fielding Marine is proud to present Alchera, a beautifully maintained Europa-style sedan cruiser combining classic charm with thoughtful upgrades. Believed to have been built by H&J Griffin in Mona Vale, NSW around 1972, Alchera underwent a comprehensive refit by Frecheville Heaney Boatbuilders in 2010, ensuring she offers timeless styling with modern reliability.

Her cold-moulded triple-planked Oregon hull, sheathed in epoxy, is complemented by elegant teak cabin sides, a raked bow, full-length keel and a tumblehome transom with drop-down gate. Measuring 30ยด with a beam of 10'4" and a shallow 3'6" draft, she is perfectly suited for exploring the Gold Coast Broadwater, Moreton Bay, Pittwater, Sydney Harbour, the Noosa River and similar waterways.

Powered by a Yanmar 4JH2-BE 51hp diesel, matched to a Kanzaki KM4A gearbox and Aquadrive system, Alchera is exceptionally economical, cruising at 6.5 knots while burning less than 4 litres per hour. Recent servicing in May 2025 included antifoul, PropSpeed application, anode replacement, a full hull polish, and a complete engine and running gear service. Her house batteries were replaced in March 2025 and the start battery in November 2022

On deck you will find stainless rails, quality brass detailing and recently refreshed Awlgrip varnishwork. The generous aft cockpit with its drop-down transom gate leads to a beautifully finished interior offering practical accommodation, a convertible saloon, and a well-equipped galley featuring a Waeco CR1110 fridge. Fresh and saltwater systems, hot water service, marine toilet, shower to sump pumped overboard, and abundant storage make extended cruising a pleasure.

Over recent years Alchera has benefited from a raft of further enhancements. A custom stainless-steel bowsprit and roller with new stainless anchor and galvanised chain have been fitted, along with a Sidepower bow thruster for effortless handling. A large teak duckboard has been added, and a complete interior refit now features an additional Dometic drawer fridge complementing the existing 110L unit, new custom European double self-closing slide-out rubbish bins and new Sunbrella upholstery throughout. Full-HD Sunbrella canvas covers provide complete protection from rain and sun while moored, and the original cabin bulkhead has been removed to create a spacious, unique picnic-boat layout where the skipper is never separated from family and friends.

Alchera's history is one of care and pride, reflected in meticulous slipping records, constant upgrades and thoughtful design. She is ready for immediate inspection and to provide her next owners with years of dependable, enjoyable cruising.

For further details or to arrange an inspection, please contact Fielding Marine.

Region
Queensland
Location
Gold Coast Area Fielding Marine
Reference
FM-30GMC
Usage
Family, Leisure, Cruising
Launch Year
1970
Hull
Timber Cold-moulded triple-planked Oregon (Sheathed in Epoxy)
Rego
GFN70Q
Designer
H & J Griffin
Builder
H & J Griffin
Length
30' - 9.14m
Beam
10'4"
Draft
3'6"
Displacement
6.2T
Deck Material
Marine ply sheathed in epoxy decks and cabin tops
Engine Make
Yanmar
Engine
4JH2-BE (installed in 2000)
Number Engines
1
Horsepower
51hp
Fuel Type
Diesel
Engine Hours
1167hrs
Fuel Consumption
Less than 4 litres per hour (6.5kts or 2650 rpm)
Max Speed
8kts at WOT (3400rpm delivering 40hp at the propellor)
Cruise Speed
6kts at 2650rpm
Propulsion
Shaft Drive
Thrusters
Sidepower bow thruster
Fuel
316 Litres
Water
330 Litres
Accommodation
2 x Single Berths (plus saloon settee)
Cabins
1
Berths
Accommodation for 2 + 2
Galley
Starboard side, forward of Saloon
Refrigeration
Waeco CR1110 fridge + Dometic drawer fridge (12/240v)
Stove
Potable stove
Hotwater System
Isotemp 40lt 750w hot water system (240v and heat exchanger)
Shower
1 x Hot and Cold shower
Toilet
1 x Blake 'Baby' marine toilet
Covers
Complete set of covers
Ground Tackle
Stainless steel anchor with Galvanised chain | 12v Electric windlass
Bilge Pumps
3 X 12v 360gph Rule electric bilge pumps + 1 X hand-operated Whale 'Guzzler'
Life Jackets
Inshore flare kit
Flares
Yes
Fire Protection
Handheld fire extinguishers
Electrics
2v / 240v System voltage | 2 x 12v 100ah deep-cycle house batteries (March 2025) | 1 x 12v 100ah deep-cycle starter battery (Nov 2022) | CTEK MXS 7.0 battery charger (new Dec 2020) | 15amp Shore power | 2 X 60w Solarex solar panels on cabin-rooftop
Electronics
Icome VHF radio | Raymarine depth sounder | Raymarine GPS / Plotter


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Fielding Marine
Curtis Fielding
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Gold Coast
QLD 4216 Australia




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