The Seadog 30 Sailboat

The Seadog 30 ketch is a small centre cockpit cruiser with a long shallow keel and twin bilge keels. It has a ketch rig with a custom-fitted extended bowsprit for better sail balance. It has a separate aft cabin with two berths and a heads compartment, and a forward cabin with a V-berth and another heads compartment. It also has a spacious saloon with a galley and a dinette that can convert to a double berth. The Seadog 30 ketch is known for its robust construction, seaworthy performance, and charming character.

The Seadog 30 ketch was first introduced in 1964 by Reg Freeman Yachts Ltd in Essex, England. The design was based on the earlier Seadog 27, which was also designed by Reg Freeman. The production of the Seadog 30 ketch continued until 1975, with some variations in the hull shape and interior layout over the years. It is estimated that about 270 Seadog 30 ketches were built in total, of which only about 27 were the full keel Deep Sea Dogs, the last ones built.

The price of a Seadog 30 ketch depends on its condition, age, equipment, and location. Based on the web search results, the average asking price for a Seadog 30 ketch in July 2023 was around £20,000. However, some examples were listed for as low as £14,000 or as high as £25,000.

Reg Freeman was a British naval architect who designed various types of boats, including the Seadog 30 ketch. He was born in 1910 and started his career as a draughtsman for the Royal Navy. He later worked for several yacht builders and brokers, such as Camper and Nicholsons, Moody's, and Hillyards. He also designed some of the early Hallberg-Rassy yachts, such as the Rasmus 35 and the Monsun 31.

He was known for his innovative and versatile designs, which ranged from motorboats to sailing yachts, and from small cruisers to large ocean racers. He also had a keen interest in traditional wooden boats and classic yachts, and wrote several books and articles on the subject. He was a founding member of the Old Gaffers Association and a long-time supporter of the National Maritime Museum.

He died in 1999 at the age of 89, leaving behind a legacy of over 300 boat designs and a wealth of maritime knowledge. He is remembered as one of the most influential and prolific British yacht designers of the 20th century.