'Vega', a Halmatic 30 Sailboat for Sale

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My Halmatic 30 'Vega' is one of the best fitted out pocket blue water cruisers on the market at the moment, with an entire new rig in 2016, large functional cruising sail wardrobe of recent sails, watermaker and full electronics package.

'Vega's prop is well protected in the aperture between her long keel and transom-hung rudder.

Yachting Monthly’s review in 2013 tells us that the Halmatic 30 is...

"Tough, seaworthy, reassuring and easy to sail solo, the Halmatic 30 is also well balanced on the helm and powerful in a blow to boot. She’s no slouch either. But perhaps her strongest suit is her easy motion at sea. All heavy stowage is low down, along the centre-line – fresh water, batteries and fuel, as well as the engine – giving her a low centre of gravity and a commendable righting moment."

This has certainly been proven in our 5 years of ownership where she has been tested in Britain, Atlantic France, the Western Med, through the French Canals and most recently offshore across the Bay of Biscay to Madeira and the Canary Islands where she currently lies ready to continue the adventure.

She's fitted with an inner forestay for heavy weather sails and a Selden removable bowsprit for downwind sailing

'Vega's interior is very comfortable for a boat of this type and size, and has been a fantastic home for us but now we need a little more room to accommodate our growing family.

'Vega' is fully prepared for further ocean voyaging and is prepositioned to enjoy the cruising grounds of the Canary Islands or make a crossing this season if the new owner so desired.

Fuel and water tanks low down and on the centreline contributes to a commendable righting moment.

Basic Specification for the Halmatic 30

Underwater Configuration: Long keel with transom hung rudder
Rig: Masthead sloop
Length overall: 29'6" (9.0m)
Waterline length: 22'10" (7.0m)
Beam: 9'6" (2.9m)
Draft: 4'6" (1.4m)
Displacement: 9,000lb (4,100kg)

The navigation area is at the foot of the companionway on the starboard side

Hull

2021 - Antifoul Stripped, Osmosis treatment as required on hull using West system epoxy
2021 - Keel ground back and faired
2021 - Rudder removed, pintles inspected etc
2021 - Throughhulls serviced, Galley sink/Fridge cooling circuit seacock removed and mounting pad strengthened
2021 - Coppercoat application

The galley is at the foot of the companionway on the port side

Rig

2016 Full rig replacement:

New Z-spars Mast and Boom, Harken Furler, All new Wire Rigging, All new running rigging
2022 - Rig removed for inspection, all terminals removed and coated with Tefgel, Sheaves serviced etc
2021 - Dyneema Inner forestay with Permanent Halyard and Mast Clutch for heavy weather headsails
2021 - Selden Removable Bowsprit for downwind sails
2021 - Seaview Radar Mast Mounting

The head

Sails

2016 - Ulman Main2021- serviced and 3rd reefing point added
2016 - Ullman Genoa with foam luff inserts and UV strip
2016 - Ullman Stack Pack Mainsail Cover
2021 - UK Sails No4 Blade Jib
2021 - UK Sails Storm Jib
Cruising Chute in Excellent condition
CJ Marine Cockpit Enclosure (needs servicing)
CJ Marine Spray Hood (needs servicing)
Small Cockpit Bimini

Storm Jib set on inner forestay

Electrical

2021 - 2x Exide EP800 95Ah Dual AGM Service batteries
2021 - Fulman Standard FC904 Sealed Lead Acid Start battery
2018 - Battery switching rewired to provide emergency parallel capability
2021 - Victron Phoenix 800W Inverter
2018 - Quick 30A 220V Battery charger
Sterling Galvanic isolator
Merlin Smartguage battery monitor
LED Interior Lighting Throughout
2022 - Dimmable LED Red/White Light over Chart Table
2022 - LED Tricolour and Anchor light at masthead
Sidelights/Sternlight/Steaming Light/Decklight
2021 - 3x 220V sockets in Salon
2021 - USB (charging) and 12v socket at Chart Table
Adverc External Charge Regulator
Adverc Split Charge Diode

The instrument panel

Electronics

2019 - Simrad TP22Tiller pilot
2021 - SPORTNAV Bluetoooth Stereo Head Unit with cockpit and cabin speakers
2021 - NMEA2000 Backbone Installation
2021 - B&G Triton2 multifunction display in Cockpit
2021 - AIRMAR DST810 Depth/Speed/Seatemp Transducer
2021 - B&G WS310 Masthead Unit
2021 - VHF Std Horizon GX1850GPS, RAM4 Command Mic in Cockpit
2021 - Beelink NUC with Intel i5 processor with OpenCPN and worldwide charts
2018 - IP68 10¨ touchscreen monitor on pivoting VESA mounting
2018 - Emtrak VHF/AIS Splitter
2021 - AMEC Camino 108 AIS Class B Transponder

The V-berth converts to a double with an infill cushion

Propulsion

2011 - Beta 25 Engine 1260 hours with 70amp alternator to Three Bladed Fixed Prop
July 2022 - Full service, Heat Exchanger removed and cleaned, Gearbox and Lube Oil changed, new oil and fuel filters, anode changed
Rope Cutter
Delphi 296 Primary Fuel Filter
2021 - Fuel Tank Opened, inspected, gasket changed
2021 - Fuel Level Guage installed
2022 - New Morse control cables for throttle and gearshift

Good access to the engine

Domestic

2021 - Hot and Cold Deck shower installed
2021 - Water tank level gauge
2021 - Stainless Steel 140L Water Tank opened and inspected
Pressurised hot and cold water with 2l accumulator
2021 - Lavac toilet/ pump serviced with all perishable parts replaced
2021 -Toilet Sanitary hose replaced
Salt Water cooled Isotherm Fridge compressor
Hand pump with inline filter (filter replaced 2021)
Plastimo Atlantic Cooker
Various cooking utensils etc

The dinette drops down to create a double berth in the saloon

Safety

Manual bilge pump in cockpit
2021 - New bilge pump and float switch, manual switch and audible alarm
2018 - Gas solenoid with switch in main cabin
2018 - Crewsaver ISO 4 man Liferaft serviced 2022 (2025 next service)
2018 - ACR Globalfix EPIRB
Fire Extinguisher
Fire Blanket
Lifering and Danbouy
Radar Reflector

Other

2021 - Windpilot windvane steering system and stainless transom bracket
2022 - New outboard bracket
2021 - Tiller revarnished
2021 - Ronstan PowerstickTiller extension
2022 - Rope Boarding Ladder
10kg Bruce anchor with 45m 8mm chain
CQR second anchor with 10m chain and warp in bag.
Beaching Legs
2022 - Watermaker Katadyn PowerSurvivor 80 (purchased secondhand). Produces 12lph at 8amps. New Membrane 2019.
Eberspacher Diesel Heater

What is the Halmatic 30 like to sail?

Based on Published Design Ratios for the Halmatic 30:

Her Sail Area/Displacement Ratio of 16.0 suggests that she will, in the right conditions, approach her maximum hull speed readily and satisfy the performance expectations of most cruising sailors.

Her Ballast/Displacement Ratio of 50.0 means that she will stand up well to her canvas in a blow, helping her to power through the waves.

Her Displacement/Length Ratio of 338 tells us she is clearly a heavy displacement cruising boat. You can load her down with all your cruising gear and equipment and it will hardly affect her waterline.

Ted Brewer's Comfort Ratio of 27.9 suggests that crew comfort in a seaway is similar to what you would associate with the motion of a coastal cruiser with moderate stability.

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