Hardy Marine Seawing 305

Dreamers Reality is a 1997 Hardy Seawings 305 — a well-regarded British-built hard-top sports cruiser designed by A. Wolstenholme and constructed by Hardy Marine in Norfolk, UK. A practical and purposeful design, the Seawings 305 combines twin Volvo Penta diesel inboard Z-drives with a robust hard-top arrangement and a comfortable two-cabin layout suited to a couple or small group. Now offered for sale under German registration, she presents in very good condition following a consistent programme of upgrades and maintenance by her current owner.

Dreamers Reality has benefited from a significant number of recent improvements, including new solar panels (2021), a new aluminium anchor and 60m chain (2021), a new aft cockpit enclosure with windows (2022), a roll cover for the cockpit roof (2022), a new water tank in PE (2023), an aluminium gangway (2023), and a new aft table (2023). The saloon upholstery, carpet, and aft deck upholstery have all been renewed, and the hull is protected with Coppercoat long-life antifoul. A 3.7m aluminium RIB tender with Suzuki 5hp outboard is included in the sale.

Highlights Listed below but included in Full Specs:

• British-built by Hardy Marine — hard-top sports cruiser
• Twin Volvo Penta AD31P-A diesel inboards, 150hp each — approximately 945 hours
• Volvo Penta DP-D1 290 Z-drives (1997)
• Coppercoat long-life antifoul
• Solar panels: 2 x 200W (2021)
• New Rocna anchor 15kg with 60m x 10mm chain (2021)
• New aft cockpit enclosure with windows (2022)
• New water tank in PE (2023)
• New aluminium gangway (2023)
• Saloon upholstery, carpet, and aft deck upholstery — all renewed
• 2 fridges (one new 2021)
• Diesel hot-air heating
• Dinghy: Future Wave 3.7m aluminium RIB (2020) with Suzuki 5hp (2021) — included
• German registration (ADAC Bootsschein) — valid to October 2026

BROKER'S REMARKS

Dreamers Reality is a well-found and thoughtfully updated sports cruiser that rewards careful inspection. Hardy Marine built a reputation for quality and practicality over many years, and the Seawings 305 is a genuinely capable coastal motor boat: the hard-top keeps the helm position sheltered in all conditions, the twin Volvo Penta diesel Z-drives are a proven combination, and the layout below works well for a couple afloat for a week or more.

The current owner has invested consistently in keeping the motor boat in good order and improving her specification. The list of recent works is substantial: new solar panels, a new anchor and chain, a full aft cockpit enclosure, renewed interior upholstery and carpet, a new water tank, aluminium gangway, and Coppercoat applied to the hull. These are the actions of an owner who takes upkeep seriously, and the condition of the vessel reflects that.

With approximately 945 hours on the engines, a well-equipped specification, and the tender and outboard included in the sale, Dreamers Reality represents a sensible and practical package. Early viewing is recommended.

ACCOMMODATION

Dreamers Reality offers practical two-cabin accommodation for up to four, with a forward V-berth and an aft double cabin. The interior has been freshly presented with new saloon upholstery, new carpet, and renewed aft deck and pilot seat upholstery. Headroom is approximately 1.85m throughout. An interior shower and separate aft deck shower are fitted.

LAYOUT

The accommodation comprises a forward double (V-berth) and an aft double cabin, with a central saloon area featuring a saloon table and chart table. A single heads compartment with marine toilet and shower is fitted. Hanging lockers and storage are provided throughout.

DOMESTIC

The galley is fitted with a 3-ring gas hob (gas installation — pipes, taps, and pressure reducer — renewed 2021), a cool box inside, a fridge inside, and a fridge outside (one renewed 2021). Pressurised hot and cold water is provided throughout, with an immersion heater for shore power use. Diesel hot-air heating is fitted. Interior shower and aft deck shower are both available.

DECK

• Anchor: Rocna 15kg; 60m x 10mm chain (2021)
• Anchor windlass: Electric — helm and remote control
• Pushpit and pulpit: Fitted
• Boarding ladder: Fitted
• Davits: Fitted at bathing platform (dinghy davits)
• Aft cockpit enclosure with windows (2022)
• Rollcover cockpit roof (2022)
• Aft table (2023)
• Gangway: Aluminium (2023)
• Cockpit table: Fitted
• Cockpit lockers: Fitted
• Deck shower: Aft
• Windscreen washers and wipers: Fitted
• Bow sun shade cover
• Windscreen cover
• Stern covers
• Winter cover: Fitted
  
  

CONSTRUCTION

• Builder: Hardy Marine, Norfolk, UK
• Designer: A. Wolstenholme
• Year: 1997
• Hull number: 2635
• Hull material: GRP (GFK)
• Deck material: GRP
• Hull colour: White
• Hull type: Planing
• Hard-top: Fitted

DIMENSIONS

• LOA: 9.40m (30ft 10in)
• Beam: 3.35m (11ft 0in)
• Draft: 0.97m (3ft 2in)
• Air draft: 2.74m (9ft 0in)
• Displacement: 4,350kg (4.35 tonnes)

MECHANICAL

• Engines: Twin Volvo Penta AD31P-A diesel inboards
• Engine power: 2 x 150hp (2 x 110kW)
• Engine year: 1997
• Engine hours: Approximately 945 hours
• Engine serial numbers: 2203122755 / 2203122958
• Drive type: Z-drive — Volvo Penta DP-D1 290 (1997)
• Cooling: Fresh water and sea water (combined system)

PERFORMANCE

• Cruising speed: Approximately 20 knots
• Maximum speed: Approximately 26 knots
• Fuel consumption: Approximately 33 litres per hour at cruise
• Range: Approximately 160 nautical miles

TANKAGE

• Fuel: 450 litres (99 gallons)
• Water: 150 litres (33 gallons) — new PE tank (2023)

 ELECTRICAL

• Engine starter batteries: 2 x 125Ah (2019) — one per engine
• House battery: 1 x 125Ah (2019)
• Solar panels: 2 x 200W (2021)
• Shore power: 230V — EU shore power adaptor

NAVIGATION

• Chartplotter: Handheld (make and model to be confirmed)
• VHF radio: Handheld (make and model to be confirmed)
• Depth gauge: Raymarine ST60+