Marketing Description
The Santander 30 was designed by William Tripp. In Holland, the same boat was called the Tripp 30. The molds became available in the UK, and many were purchased and fitted out by the owners. 'Marlin' is one such craft and was fitted out in Sunderland by her first owner in 1972. Her previous owner owned her up until 2025 and have cruised extensively up and down the east coast, circumnavigated the UK, and cruised over to Scandinavia. 'Marlin' has been fairly successful at club racing level. Unfortunately, circumstances have changed for her current custodian, and 'Marlin' is again looking for a new home.She is a good solid craft with a decent engine and good inventory.Mechanical
Vessel is powered by an economical and reliable inboard diesel engine. This 12hp, fresh water cooled Kubota Z500B, 2 cylinder workhorse is located beneath the companionway. Hurth reduction gearbox driving a stainless steel shaft and 3-bladed fixed propeller. Separate throttle and gearing controls with engine start panel in cockpit. The engine will sit at 2000rpm comfortably and at these revs will provide 5 knots and burn a frugal 1 litre per hour. She has been regularly maintained with the most recent in February 2025. New Deep Sea Seal 2023.Electrical
Bank of 2x12V batteries providing engine start and domestic power. The batteries are fitted with a rotary style selector switch and recharged via the engine alternator or the onboard Adverc smart charger when attached to shore power.

Engine start battery replaced 2023
Adverc Battery Charger
Shore power
Rigging
Bermudan sloop rigged yacht with deck stepped aluminium spars. Stainless steel standing rigging including a removable inner forestay. Terylene running rigging.Profurl roller reefing headsail system. Slab reefing mainsail mounted on boom with sail cover.Lewmar winches including self-tailing sheet winches in cockpit. Vessel rigged for spinnaker use including mast track, rigging, and pole. There is also a whisker pole.Sails include:

Main by Trident Marine
Roller furling Genoa
Spinnaker
Storm jib
Navigation

Plastimo Contest compass
Garmin Echomap 75SV colour chartplotter
Autohelm ST40 Speed
Autohelm ST40 Depth
Autohelm ST40 Wind
Navman 7100 DSC VHF
Autohelm ST2000+ tiller pilot
Garmin GPS 128 - Gives position to VHF
Clock and Barometer
Deck

Boarding ladder
Mooring post
Warps and fenders
Shroud protectors
Anchor with chain and warp
Safety

Seago canister life raft - Requires a service
2x Horseshoe buoys
2x Life jackets
3x Manual fire extinguishers
Manual bilge pump
Electric bilge pump
Navigation light
Horn
Webbing jackstays
Fire blanket
Canvas

Sprayhood
Dodgers with boat name
Sail cover with boot
Miscellaneous

Dinghy
2.5hp Suzuki outboard
Accommodation
Below decks is bright and comfortable. There are bunks for 5 persons within the saloon and forepeak. The cabin sole and cabinet work is teak. The bulkheads and coachroof are painted white for light and contrast.There is storage beneath both saloon settee berths. There is a pilot berth on the starboard side aft, whilst on the port side is a decent storage area. The galley is situated at the far end of the saloon. To port is the sink/storage unit with manually pumped fresh water. Opposite on the starboard side is a 2-burner paraffin fuelled stove.Between the saloon and the forepeak is a Jabsco marine toilet with wet locker/hanging space opposite.Forepeak with double berth. Opening deck hatch for light and ventilation.Construction
Heavy lay up GRP constructed sailing yacht with long keel and skeg mounted rudder. White painted topsides and grey painted non-slip decks. Solid teak toe rail with built-in fairleads. Teak mooring bollard mounted on foredeck. Stainless steel bow and stern rails conjoined by stainless steel stanchions and double set guardwires.Raised coachroof with teak grab handles and teak/perspex hatch cover. Cockpit with teak locker tops and back rests. Storage locker to rear. Liferaft mounted on aft deck.Varnished tiller steering. Bathing ladder mounted on aft rail.Underwater areas antifouled in 2023.Rigging
Disclaimer
For a full, detailed specification with additional photographs and direct contact details for the listing office visit our website
The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.
Unless otherwise stated on the specification sheet the following presumptions are made- Sail drive and shaft seals are more than 5 years of age- Fuel and gas hoses and regulators are over 5 years old- Standing rigging and sails are more than 10 years old
Please note that as the broker/agent, we cannot guarantee or warrant the serviceability of any safety equipment included within the inventory, including but not limited to the condition, operation, or service dates of such equipment. It is the responsibility of the buyer to thoroughly inspect and assess the condition of all safety equipment prior to purchase.
NOTE - Please ring our offices prior to visiting, as the boat may be unavailable for viewing or located at a different marina.
This 1972 Santander 30 is listed for sale in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. With a 30ft layout, inboard engine setup and used condition, this boat is suited to buyers looking for sail options in this location. View full details, photos and specifications for reference RB573224 on Rightboat.