This well-presented Northshore 30 is a proven Australian-designed cruising yacht that has benefited from extensive recent upgrades, making it a genuine turn-key coastal cruiser. With major expenditure already completed, this vessel represents excellent value for buyers seeking reliability, safety, and comfort without the usual refit costs.
Recent Major Upgrades
All new standing rigging - October 2025
Majority of running rigging replaced - October 2025
All new lifelines - October 2025
Rudder bearing replaced - September 2025
Antifouled - September 2025
Interior fully refreshed with new foam, upholstery, and marine carpet lining
Sails in excellent condition
Mechanical
o Nanni 14.5hp diesel inboard
o Shaft drive
o Reliable and economical auxiliary engine
o Bronze propeller and stainless shaft
Deck & Rig
o Sloop rig
o Alloy mast and boom
o Stainless steel stanchions, pulpits, and pushpit
o Wide non-skid side decks
o Self-tacking jib
o Lazy jacks and boom bag
o Stainless steel deck hardware and winches
o Boarding ladder and transom step
Interior & Accommodation
o Sleeps up to 6
o Open saloon with port and starboard settee berths
o Forward V-berth
o Galley with metho stove and sink
o Enclosed head with cassette toilet
o Timber joinery with white GRP liners
Electrics & Equipment
o 12-volt electrical system
o Solar panel with controller
o Navigation lights
o Bilge pump
o Shore power connection
Survey Highlights (Oct 2024)
o Hull, deck, keel, and structure in good order
o No evidence of osmosis at time of inspection
o Rudder, steering, and underwater fittings serviceable
o General condition described as very well-maintained for age
Location
Lake Macquarie Area Merewether NSW
Designer
Northshore Yachts
Builder
Northshore Yachts Australia
Displacement
4200kg approx
Deck Material
GRP with non-skid gelcoat
Engine
Nanni Diesel inboard, model 250HE, 2 cylinder
Accommodation
Open plan saloon with port and starboard settee berths, forward V-berth, and enclosed head. Galley to port with metho stove and sink. Timber joinery with white GRP liners. Interior recently reefreshed with new foam, upholstery and marine carpet lining. Sleeps up to six.
Galley
Port-side galley with L-shape layout, metho stove, sink, storage and bench space. Practical and well laid out for coastal cruising.
Hotwater System
Yes - insulated tank approx 25 litres
Safety Gear
Full statutory safety equipment fo off-shore use.
Bilge Pumps
Manual Bilge Pump
Life Jackets
Yes - offshore rated jackets - new Oct 2024
Fire Protection
Yes - Portable fire extinguishers
Sail Inventory
Main Sail and headsail in great condition.
Mast / Rigging
Alloy mast and boom. Standing rigging replaced October 2025. Stainless steel lifelines replaced October 2025.
Deck Gear
Stainless steel deck hardware, self tailing winches, cluthese and jammers. Bow rollers and tackle fitted.
ABOUT THE SELLER
Merewether
NSW 2291 Australia