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£17,750 GBP United Kingdom
Description
Seadog 30 Ketch - 1973 - £17,750 **Draft Details Awaiting Owners Approval**
The Seadog 30 offers an unusual combination of qualities - a seaworthy design and a robust heavy-displacement construction sturdy enough to cross oceans, yet a relatively shallow draught and the ability to take the ground if you have the triple keel version like here with ‘Sea Dog of Polruan’.
With a deep and safe cockpit protected from the worst of the weather by a fixed windscreen, wheel steering and masts fitted in tabernacles so they can be lowered if necessary, usually without outside assistance, and you have a genuinely go-almost-anywhere boat.
‘Sea Dog of Polruan’ has a recent powerful 43hp BETA diesel engine fitted in 2018 with only around 500 hours currently, the standing rigging was renewed in Spring 2023 with an added inner forestay for heavy weather sails, and solar panels were fitted at the same time. And a new sprayhood was fitted in Spring 2023.
A custom-made stainless-steel bowsprit was fitted in Spring 2024 along with a new Selden Furlex furling system.
All of this preparation work was completed to enable the owners personal goal of completing a Round Brittain voyage which was completed via the Outer Hebrides, Shetland Isles and Orkneys in Summer 2025.
This is a nicely presented example, good works have been carried out by the current and previous owners, with a new 43hp engine in 2018, new standing rigging in 2023 and an updated and modernised electrical system, along with a new B&G plotter.
This capable little yacht is ready for use in short order and a copy of the 2021 pre-purchase survey can be made available for viewing in our offices upon viewing the vessel.
Many more photos are available in our ‘cloud’- based archive for this yacht.
Contact us for access.
Accommodation
With a theoretical maximum of five berths, Seadog 30's actually offer four very practicable berths, with good privacy for the two aft cabin occupants. In common with the majority of her class sisters, the aft cabin's single berths have not been converted to a double berth in this example, but easily could be if required.
Saloon: The Main Saloon features two single berth/settees that run parallel to the centreline, with a double leafed, folding table, mounted on a part bulkhead between the galley and the saloon area and offset to the port side of the centreline, although the port side leaf is of sufficient size to extend to the starboard berth/settee. The forward bulkhead incorporates two closed and two cave lockers (with the starboard one dedicated as a drinks locker) to either side of the centreline doorway to the for'peak. Good light values are achieved by the relatively deep toughened glass windows to either side of the coachroof, with a small, moulded and translucent opening hatch over the centreline table. Each bunk is provided with a reading lamp, fitted with replacement LED bulbs, as are the more general overhead lights. The upholstery has been replaced for the 2022 season.
A folding Chart table is located immediately to starboard of the companionway, abaft a bulkhead separating the galley and chart table from the main saloon. The chart table's surface folds neatly and easily down over the head end of the pilot berth, with a dedicated chart storage drawer beneath the berth's cushion. The main 12V DC distribution board is fitted above, on a hinged panel for ease of access to the wiring and connections behind.
Opposite the chart table and to port is the Galley, featuring a deep and snug U-shape for security when at sea. The original gas cooker has been replaced by a two-burner alcohol cooker, although a modern gas-burning unit could easily be reinstated. The current owners have put a 240V AC stand-alone oven beneath the alcohol cooker for use in marinas. Storage abounds, with two top-access lockers for staples and bulky cooking utensils alongside and outboard of the cooker. Crockery and smaller groceries storage are catered for in the bulkhead-mounted unit above a stainless-steel sink, with a further shelved locker and four drawers provided beneath work top level. Freshwater is manually pumped. There is no hot water provision as yet (although an engine heated 'calorifier' would be a practicable proposition, with the modern engine being an indirectly cooled unit). A natty companionway step unit incorporates a further storage drawer and useful provision for a rubbish bin beneath its upper step.
The depth of window, combined with its level above the galley make for good views from within the galley.
Heads Compartment: A traditional-style for'peak up forward offers the separation and privacy for a relatively generous sized Heads compartment. Lavac sea toilet offset to port, moulded basin to port with manually pumped fresh water. Overhead opening hatch to foredeck. Forward storage area with shelves along each hull side.
Aft Cabin: The Aft Cabin is accessed separately from/over the cockpit and features two single berths (heads at the forward end, feet toward the transom). A centreline, fiddled storage surface, together with a box over the steering systems operating rod - toward the port berth have been provided with additional cushions that add to the width of this particular berth and clearly these particularly panels could be replaced with one common support panel over the footwell itself if a double berth was felt necessary.
Four fixed windows provide good light levels within this space and an opening portlight, mounted in the aft face of the coachroof is provided for effective ventilation.
Mechanical and Electrical Systems
The original engine was replaced by a larger new Beta Marine 43 HP engine in 2018. This is a really nice engine with only around 500 hours run from new currently. Engine fully serviced in February 2026.
When the engine was installed in 2018, good ancillary works were carried during the installation, with the engine beds modified and the compartment painted out in white; new fuel lines provided; new cooling water system, Beta Marine's 'De-luxe' monitoring panel was fitted at the helm, and a new propeller shaft was fitted with a fixed, three-bladed propeller, all as part of the installation process.
Electrical
Two lead acid batteries are fitted to starboard of the engine; 1x 100 A/hr and 1 x 66 A/hr, isolated and switched through two independent double-pole isolation switches.
12V DC distribution is through a modern, 12-way distribution panel, with digital Voltmeter incorporated. This panel is hinged for practicable and easy access to the wiring behind.
The majority of internal, domestic lighting comprises of recent LED-fitted bulbs, while the deck running lights are recent replacements, but fitted with filament bulbs.
A 220-240V AC electrical system was fitted in 2021, comprising of a 20A battery charger and 13 amp sockets (with USB outlets) in the aft cabin, galley, main saloon and even the foc'sle area
Tankage:
Freshwater - The bilge keels provide approximately 20 imperial gallons each - total
combined capacity approx 180Litres.
Rig and Sails
Provided with a ketch rig for ease of handling whilst also a relatively low centre of effort for sailing comfort, the spars are of gold anodised aluminium by Proctor Masts and are believed to be of the same age as the hull however the stainless-steel standing rigging was renewed in Spring 2023, and in 2024 a new Selden Furlex roller furling system was fitted to the for'stay.
The sail wardrobe includes:
Mainsail in white sail cloth was purchased and bent on the boom in 2022.
Roller furling genoa in tan canvas (UV protection strip replaced 2019).
Mizzen Sail (New in 2019)
Spare original mizzen sail.
Sail covers are of mid-blue coloured acrylic.
Navigation Equipment
B&G Vulcan 7 touch-screen, colour chart plotter (New in 2017).
Sestrel steering compass ahead of steering station.
Nasa Target 2 echosounder.
Garmin hand-bearing compass.
Two clock and barometer sets (one aft cabin, one main saloon).
Battery operated clock at chart table.
Standard Horizon Explorer DSC/VHF Radio
An original 'Pinta' autopilot is fitted
Deck & Safety Equipment
Plough/CQR type anchor.
Approx 45m of anchor cable (2020).
Manual windlass (fully serviced in 2020).
Original, bottom action sheet winches by Lewmar.
Fixed windscreen.
Double guard wires, with Pelican Hooks fitted to enable convenient dropping for access.
Mizzen mast-mounted passive radar reflector.
Spreader-mounted deck floodlights.
Fenders & Mooring Warps
General note on safety equipment: Any safety equipment such as Liferafts, Epirbs, fire extinguishers and flares etc. are usually personal to the current owner(s) and, if being left on-board as part of the sale of a used vessel may require routine servicing, replacement, or changing to meet a new owner’s specific needs.
The Seadog 30 offers an unusual combination of qualities - a seaworthy design and a robust heavy-displacement construction sturdy enough to cross oceans, yet a relatively shallow draught and the ability to take the ground if you have the triple keel version like here with ‘Sea Dog of Polruan’.
With a deep and safe cockpit protected from the worst of the weather by a fixed windscreen, wheel steering and masts fitted in tabernacles so they can be lowered if necessary, usually without outside assistance, and you have a genuinely go-almost-anywhere boat.
‘Sea Dog of Polruan’ has a recent powerful 43hp BETA diesel engine fitted in 2018 with only around 500 hours currently, the standing rigging was renewed in Spring 2023 with an added inner forestay for heavy weather sails, and solar panels were fitted at the same time. And a new sprayhood was fitted in Spring 2023.
A custom-made stainless-steel bowsprit was fitted in Spring 2024 along with a new Selden Furlex furling system.
All of this preparation work was completed to enable the owners personal goal of completing a Round Brittain voyage which was completed via the Outer Hebrides, Shetland Isles and Orkneys in Summer 2025.
This is a nicely presented example, good works have been carried out by the current and previous owners, with a new 43hp engine in 2018, new standing rigging in 2023 and an updated and modernised electrical system, along with a new B&G plotter.
This capable little yacht is ready for use in short order and a copy of the 2021 pre-purchase survey can be made available for viewing in our offices upon viewing the vessel.
Many more photos are available in our ‘cloud’- based archive for this yacht.
Contact us for access.
Accommodation
With a theoretical maximum of five berths, Seadog 30's actually offer four very practicable berths, with good privacy for the two aft cabin occupants. In common with the majority of her class sisters, the aft cabin's single berths have not been converted to a double berth in this example, but easily could be if required.
Saloon: The Main Saloon features two single berth/settees that run parallel to the centreline, with a double leafed, folding table, mounted on a part bulkhead between the galley and the saloon area and offset to the port side of the centreline, although the port side leaf is of sufficient size to extend to the starboard berth/settee. The forward bulkhead incorporates two closed and two cave lockers (with the starboard one dedicated as a drinks locker) to either side of the centreline doorway to the for'peak. Good light values are achieved by the relatively deep toughened glass windows to either side of the coachroof, with a small, moulded and translucent opening hatch over the centreline table. Each bunk is provided with a reading lamp, fitted with replacement LED bulbs, as are the more general overhead lights. The upholstery has been replaced for the 2022 season.
A folding Chart table is located immediately to starboard of the companionway, abaft a bulkhead separating the galley and chart table from the main saloon. The chart table's surface folds neatly and easily down over the head end of the pilot berth, with a dedicated chart storage drawer beneath the berth's cushion. The main 12V DC distribution board is fitted above, on a hinged panel for ease of access to the wiring and connections behind.
Opposite the chart table and to port is the Galley, featuring a deep and snug U-shape for security when at sea. The original gas cooker has been replaced by a two-burner alcohol cooker, although a modern gas-burning unit could easily be reinstated. The current owners have put a 240V AC stand-alone oven beneath the alcohol cooker for use in marinas. Storage abounds, with two top-access lockers for staples and bulky cooking utensils alongside and outboard of the cooker. Crockery and smaller groceries storage are catered for in the bulkhead-mounted unit above a stainless-steel sink, with a further shelved locker and four drawers provided beneath work top level. Freshwater is manually pumped. There is no hot water provision as yet (although an engine heated 'calorifier' would be a practicable proposition, with the modern engine being an indirectly cooled unit). A natty companionway step unit incorporates a further storage drawer and useful provision for a rubbish bin beneath its upper step.
The depth of window, combined with its level above the galley make for good views from within the galley.
Heads Compartment: A traditional-style for'peak up forward offers the separation and privacy for a relatively generous sized Heads compartment. Lavac sea toilet offset to port, moulded basin to port with manually pumped fresh water. Overhead opening hatch to foredeck. Forward storage area with shelves along each hull side.
Aft Cabin: The Aft Cabin is accessed separately from/over the cockpit and features two single berths (heads at the forward end, feet toward the transom). A centreline, fiddled storage surface, together with a box over the steering systems operating rod - toward the port berth have been provided with additional cushions that add to the width of this particular berth and clearly these particularly panels could be replaced with one common support panel over the footwell itself if a double berth was felt necessary.
Four fixed windows provide good light levels within this space and an opening portlight, mounted in the aft face of the coachroof is provided for effective ventilation.
Mechanical and Electrical Systems
The original engine was replaced by a larger new Beta Marine 43 HP engine in 2018. This is a really nice engine with only around 500 hours run from new currently. Engine fully serviced in February 2026.
When the engine was installed in 2018, good ancillary works were carried during the installation, with the engine beds modified and the compartment painted out in white; new fuel lines provided; new cooling water system, Beta Marine's 'De-luxe' monitoring panel was fitted at the helm, and a new propeller shaft was fitted with a fixed, three-bladed propeller, all as part of the installation process.
Electrical
Two lead acid batteries are fitted to starboard of the engine; 1x 100 A/hr and 1 x 66 A/hr, isolated and switched through two independent double-pole isolation switches.
12V DC distribution is through a modern, 12-way distribution panel, with digital Voltmeter incorporated. This panel is hinged for practicable and easy access to the wiring behind.
The majority of internal, domestic lighting comprises of recent LED-fitted bulbs, while the deck running lights are recent replacements, but fitted with filament bulbs.
A 220-240V AC electrical system was fitted in 2021, comprising of a 20A battery charger and 13 amp sockets (with USB outlets) in the aft cabin, galley, main saloon and even the foc'sle area
Tankage:
Freshwater - The bilge keels provide approximately 20 imperial gallons each - total
combined capacity approx 180Litres.
Rig and Sails
Provided with a ketch rig for ease of handling whilst also a relatively low centre of effort for sailing comfort, the spars are of gold anodised aluminium by Proctor Masts and are believed to be of the same age as the hull however the stainless-steel standing rigging was renewed in Spring 2023, and in 2024 a new Selden Furlex roller furling system was fitted to the for'stay.
The sail wardrobe includes:
Mainsail in white sail cloth was purchased and bent on the boom in 2022.
Roller furling genoa in tan canvas (UV protection strip replaced 2019).
Mizzen Sail (New in 2019)
Spare original mizzen sail.
Sail covers are of mid-blue coloured acrylic.
Navigation Equipment
B&G Vulcan 7 touch-screen, colour chart plotter (New in 2017).
Sestrel steering compass ahead of steering station.
Nasa Target 2 echosounder.
Garmin hand-bearing compass.
Two clock and barometer sets (one aft cabin, one main saloon).
Battery operated clock at chart table.
Standard Horizon Explorer DSC/VHF Radio
An original 'Pinta' autopilot is fitted
Deck & Safety Equipment
Plough/CQR type anchor.
Approx 45m of anchor cable (2020).
Manual windlass (fully serviced in 2020).
Original, bottom action sheet winches by Lewmar.
Fixed windscreen.
Double guard wires, with Pelican Hooks fitted to enable convenient dropping for access.
Mizzen mast-mounted passive radar reflector.
Spreader-mounted deck floodlights.
Fenders & Mooring Warps
General note on safety equipment: Any safety equipment such as Liferafts, Epirbs, fire extinguishers and flares etc. are usually personal to the current owner(s) and, if being left on-board as part of the sale of a used vessel may require routine servicing, replacement, or changing to meet a new owner’s specific needs.
£17,750 GBP United Kingdom
General Information
Name
Seadog of Polruan
Designer
Reg Freemen
Year
1973
New or used
used
Lying
United Kingdom
Accommodation
Measurements
Length overall (m)
10
Length waterline (m)
7.31
Beam (m)
2.74
Draft (m)
1.06
Displacement (kg)
5790
Engines
Engine
Beta Marine B43
Engine Hours
500
Fuel
diesel
About The Seller
Barbican Yacht Agency
Century Quay 4a Sutton Wharf Sutton Harbour Marina
Plymouth
Devon
PL4 0DJ
United Kingdom
