30 Cape Dory 1981 Boat for Sale

Peregrine

ASKING PRICE: $14,000 Watch Price

Mystic, CT

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Last updated May 18, 2026

Peregrine Boat | 30' Cape Dory 1981

The Cape Dory 30 is a classic American cruising sailboat, designed by the well-regarded naval architect Carl Alberg and built by Cape Dory Yachts. Intended as a sturdy coastal and limited offshore cruiser, the yacht reflects Alberg’s signature design philosophy of traditional lines, full-keel stability, and seaworthiness. Known as a manageable, durable cruiser rather than that of lighter and more modern production boats.

Peregrine is in good condition and a fine example of the design with a full compliment of sails, Equipped with GPS, tiller autopilot and auxiliary power via 2001 14 HP Beta diesel.

Denison Yachting is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by Rudders & Moorings Yacht Sales. It is offered as a convenience by this broker/dealer to its clients and is not intended to convey direct representation of a particular vessel

Denison Yacht Sales offers the details of this yacht in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of this boat for sale. A yacht buyer should instruct his yacht broker, or his boat surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This yacht for sale is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice. This boat may be listed with another yacht broker.

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Peregrine HIGHLIGHTS

Yacht Details: 30' Cape Dory 1981
Location: Mystic, CT
Last Updated: May 18, 2026
Asking Price: $14,000
Max Draft: 4' 0''

Peregrine additional information

Specifications

Beam: 9' 0''
Hull Material: Fiberglass
Max Draft: 4' 0''

Sails And Rigging

Aluminium spars, mast stepped on deck, single spreader
Sloop rigged.
Forestay replaced in 2013
Backstay and upper shrouds replaced in 2014. Lowe 2017 (stainless steel wire)
Boom vang (2013)
Mainsail (1990s)
Roller furling genoa (1990s)
Spinnaker pole
Several other sails (including spinnaker 1990s, asymetric spinnaker, 2000s)
Harken mainsheet traveller (2017)
Two Lewmar #10 single speed winches in cockpit
Two Lewmar #6 single speed winches on cabin top
Mainsail cover (2013)

The full keel design of Cape Dory 30 is known for its steady, forgiving sailing characteristics. Known to track well and handle heavy weather. In a moderate breeze, the Cape Dory performs competently.

Engine And Mechanicals

2001 Beta Marine diesel, Model BZ482 14 HP. (1131 hours)
Herth transmission
Three blade fixed propeller
Racor filter

Deck Equipment And Sundries

25lb CQR with 5ft chain leader and 200ft hylon rode
Stainless steel bow and taff rails
Stainless steel stanchions and double lifelines
Two bronze mooring cleats at bow and two at stern
Teak toe rail
Dorade
Teak outboard motor mount
Lifejackets
Fire extinguisher

Mechanical Disclaimer

Engine hours are as of the date of the original listing and are a representation of what the listing broker is told by the owner and/or actual reading of the engine hour meters. The broker cannot guarantee the true hours. It is the responsibility of the purchaser and/or his agent to verify engine hours, warranties implied or otherwise and major overhauls as well as all other representations noted on the listing brochure.