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The Willard 30 Sailboat

The Willard 30, a long-keeled cutter was designed by Bill Crealock and built in the USA by The Willard Company.

Published Specification for the Willard 30

Underwater Profile:  Long keel

Hull Material : GRP (Fibreglass)

Length Overall : 30'0" (9.14m)

Waterline Length : 27'6" (8.4m)

Beam : 10'5" (3.18m)

Draft : 4'8" (1.4m)

Rig Type : Cutter

Displacement : 17,000lb (7,711kg)

Designer : William Crealock

Builder : The Willard Company (USA)

Year First Built : 1973

Owners Association :  Willard Owners

Published Design Ratios for the Willard 30

1. Sail Area/Displacement Ratio:  14.3

2. Ballast/Displacement Ratio:  38.2

3. Displacement/Length Ratio:  365

4. Comfort Ratio:  41.0

5. Capsize Screening Formula:   1.6

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Summary Analysis of the Design Ratios for the  Willard 30

1. A Sail Area/Displacement Ratio of just 14.3 suggests that the Willard 30 will need a stiff breeze to get her going. In light conditions, unless you've got plenty of time on your hands, motor-sailing may be the way to go.

2. A Ballast/Displacement Ratio of 38.2 means that the Willard 30 will have a tendency to heel excessively in a gust, and she'll need to be reefed early to keep her sailing upright in a moderate breeze - and she'll be prone to rolling. 

3. A Displacement/Length Ratio of 365, tells us the Willard 30 is firmly in the ultra-heavy displacement category. Load her up as much as you like and her performance will be hardly affected, not that it was ever startling. Few if any sailboats are built to this displacement category these days - but they remain popular with some long-distance sailors.

4. Ted Brewer's Comfort Ratio of 41.0 suggests that crew comfort of a Willard 30 in a seaway is similar to what you would associate with the motion of a heavy bluewater cruising boat. Pitching and rolling will be well damped - your cup of coffee on the salon table stands a reasonable chance of staying there in most conditions.

5. The Capsize Screening Formula (CSF) of 1.6 tells us that a Willard 30 would be a safer choice of sailboat for an ocean passage than one with a CSF of more than 2.0. 

A Few FAQs...

What, if any, alternative versions of the Willard 30 were built?

The Willard Company built four other versions of the 30-foot hull: the Searcher (a fishing boat style), the Nomad (a sedan), the Horizon (a motorsailer) and the Voyager (a pilothouse).

Is the Willard 30 still in production and, if not, when did production end and how many of these sailboats were built?

The Willard 30 is not in production anymore. The production ended in 1976 and only 30 of these sailboats were built.

What is the history of the builders of the Willard 30 and is the company still in business?

The Willard Company was founded by C. Raymond Hunt in 1957 and specialized in building fiberglass boats. The company was later acquired by Joseph F. Willard Jr., who renamed it The Willard Company in 1961. The company produced several models of powerboats and sailboats until 2002, when it ceased operations due to financial difficulties.

How many people can sleep on board a Willard 30?

The Willard 30 can sleep up to four people on board. There is a double berth in the forward cabin, a single berth in the main saloon and another single berth in the quarter cabin.

What is the difference between the standard (or owner's) version and the optional (or charter) version of the Willard 30?

The standard version of the Willard 30 has a galley on the port side of the main saloon, a navigation station on the starboard side, a quarter cabin aft of the nav station and a head compartment forward of the main bulkhead. The optional version has a galley on the starboard side of the main saloon, a dinette on the port side, a larger head compartment aft of the dinette and no quarter cabin.

What is the Willard 30 like to sail?

The Willard 30 is a stable and responsive sailboat that can handle various wind and sea conditions. It has a moderate sail area to displacement ratio of 15.5 and a displacement to length ratio of 375, which indicate that it is neither overpowered nor sluggish. It can reach speeds of up to 7 knots under sail and has a good balance between performance and comfort.

What is the average cost of a secondhand Willard 30?

The average cost of a secondhand Willard 30 depends on the condition, equipment and location of the boat. According to YachtWorld, there is one Willard 30 for sale in the USA for US$34,900. According to Sailboat Guide, there is another Willard 30 for sale in Canada for US$17,500. These prices may vary over time and are not indicative of the market value of the boat.

What are some of the pros and cons of the Willard 30?

The Willard 30 is a sailboat that has many positive and negative aspects, depending on the expectations and preferences of the sailor. Some of the pros are:

• It is a sturdy and seaworthy boat that can handle rough weather and long voyages;
• It has a spacious and comfortable interior with ample storage space, a galley, a head, a dinette and a double berth;
• It has a pilothouse that provides shelter and visibility in all conditions, and allows for inside steering;
• It has a cutter rig that offers versatility and balance in different wind angles.

Some of the cons are:

• It is a relatively slow and heavy boat that does not perform well in light winds or tight manoeuvres;
• It has a high fuel consumption and a small fuel tank, which limits its motoring range;
• It has a low freeboard and a narrow side deck, which makes it wet and difficult to move around on deck;
• It has a limited availability and a high price on the secondhand market, which makes it hard to find and buy.

What other sailboats have been created by the designer of the Willard 30?

The designer of the Willard 30 is William Crealock, a renowned naval architect and author who was born in England and lived in the US. He designed many offshore sailing yachts, such as the Crealock 37, the Pacific Seacraft 31, the Pacific Seacraft 34, the Pacific Seacraft 40, the Westsail 42 and the Westsail 43. He also wrote several books on sailing, such as Vagabonding Under Sail, Cloud of Islands and Cruising Under Sail. He died in 2009 at the age of 89.

The above answers were drafted by sailboat-cruising.com using GPT-4 (OpenAI’s large-scale language-generation model) as a research assistant to develop source material; to the best of our knowledge,  we believe them to be accurate.

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The Willard Vega 30 was produced from 1972 to 1975, and was designed in-house by Hale Field. During those 4 short years, an incredible 110 Vega 30's were pulled from Willard molds.

The line included 4 different versions on the same hull: Searcher, Voyager, Nomad, and Horizon motorsailer. (Note, in the ad shown, a fifth model, the "Enterprise"; is shown. However none of those were ever built.)

The same hull was later used for an updated version, the Mark IV, and for a full sailing version, the 8-ton Cutter. In the 1990's a couple more 30's were built as "pilothouse" versions.

W30 8 ton Cutter

Vega 30 Horizon

Vega 30 Horizon II

W30 Livaboard

W30 FBS Mk IV

Vega 30 Nomad

Vega 30 (Other)

W30 Pilot House

Vega 30 Searcher

Vega 30 Voyager

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1976 Willard 8 Ton Cutter 30′

• Name: PELOTON
• Make: Willard Company
• Model: 8 Ton Cutter 30'
• Length: 30 feet
• Engine Brand: Volvo
• Located In: Alameda, CA

To schedule a showing  please contact: 

510-290-7463

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BOAT INFORMATION

This classic W.I.B. Crealock designed heavy displacement 8 ton cutter will take you safely wherever and whenever you choose to sail. Solid hand laid-up molded fiberglass rien-forced hull and deck, with a cutaway keel, and featuring a double ended design with a diesel auxiliary and a great interior.

Built by the Willard Company in California for offshore sailing. These boats were built tough and have stood up well over thousands off sea miles.

• Builder: Willard Company
• Flag of Registry: USA
• LOA: 30 ft 0 in
• Beam: 10 ft 6 in
• Displacement: 16000 lb
• Ballast: 6500 lb
• Engine Type: Inboard
• Engine/Fuel Type: Diesel
• Engine Hours: 764
• Drive Type: Direct Drive
• Fresh Water Tanks: 75 gallon
• Fuel Tanks: 30 gallon
• Holding Tanks: 6 gallon

Accommodations

• Number of heads: 1

V-berth forward. Coming aft is a enclosed head on starboard with hanging storage opposite. Main salon has  long settee on starboard with bulkhead mounted stowaway table. A small settee is across on port with additional storage. Galley is aft .

• Force 10 LPG 3 burner stove/oven
• Double SS sink
• 12V refrigeration
• Bronze opening ports w’ screens
• Force 10 cabin heater
• 12V marine system w breaker panel.
• 1 House battery and 1 dedicated engine starting battery.
• energy monitor.
• Solar panel.
• 110AC shore power system with dockside electrical cable
• JRC 1000 radar
• Autohelm wheel pilot
• Standard Horizon VHF radio
• Danforth binnacle compass
• Standard Horizon cassette stereo
• Yankee in deck bag
• Stay sail on self-tending boom
• Running backstays
• Mainsail with reef points
• Simpson Lawrence 555 manual anchor windlass
• 35@# CQR  anchor
• Danforth  stern anchor
• Dingy Davits

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1978 Willard 8T 30 Cutter

• Description

Seller's Description

A great cruiser with long keel that can handle rough weather.

She is rigged for single-handed sailing with all lines leading to the cockpit. Self tacking and roller furling staysail, roller furling mainsail, and roller furling foresail make sail adjustments smooth.

You can tell this Willard has been well maintained, inside and out. She has everything you need for cruising.

Her interior includes an aft galley, with microwave, propane stove/oven, a double bowl sink, and refrigeration in the icebox.

Moving forward, she includes two settees to port and starboard, with a drop down table to starboard. The hanging locker is to port, just aft of the stateroom, with the head to starboard.

The V-berth in the stateroom looks inviting. The anchor chains are exposed and lead to storage under the V-berth. The stateroom is where you will find a portable air conditioning unit.

Rig and Sails

Auxilary power, accomodations, calculations.

The theoretical maximum speed that a displacement hull can move efficiently through the water is determined by it's waterline length and displacement. It may be unable to reach this speed if the boat is underpowered or heavily loaded, though it may exceed this speed given enough power. Read more.

Classic hull speed formula:

Hull Speed = 1.34 x √LWL

Max Speed/Length ratio = 8.26 ÷ Displacement/Length ratio .311 Hull Speed = Max Speed/Length ratio x √LWL

Sail Area / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the power of the sails relative to the weight of the boat. The higher the number, the higher the performance, but the harder the boat will be to handle. This ratio is a "non-dimensional" value that facilitates comparisons between boats of different types and sizes. Read more.

SA/D = SA ÷ (D ÷ 64) 2/3

• SA : Sail area in square feet, derived by adding the mainsail area to 100% of the foretriangle area (the lateral area above the deck between the mast and the forestay).
• D : Displacement in pounds.

Ballast / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the stability of a boat's hull that suggests how well a monohull will stand up to its sails. The ballast displacement ratio indicates how much of the weight of a boat is placed for maximum stability against capsizing and is an indicator of stiffness and resistance to capsize.

Ballast / Displacement * 100

Displacement / Length Ratio

A measure of the weight of the boat relative to it's length at the waterline. The higher a boat’s D/L ratio, the more easily it will carry a load and the more comfortable its motion will be. The lower a boat's ratio is, the less power it takes to drive the boat to its nominal hull speed or beyond. Read more.

D/L = (D ÷ 2240) ÷ (0.01 x LWL)³

• D: Displacement of the boat in pounds.
• LWL: Waterline length in feet

Comfort Ratio

This ratio assess how quickly and abruptly a boat’s hull reacts to waves in a significant seaway, these being the elements of a boat’s motion most likely to cause seasickness. Read more.

Comfort ratio = D ÷ (.65 x (.7 LWL + .3 LOA) x Beam 1.33 )

• D: Displacement of the boat in pounds
• LOA: Length overall in feet
• Beam: Width of boat at the widest point in feet

Capsize Screening Formula

This formula attempts to indicate whether a given boat might be too wide and light to readily right itself after being overturned in extreme conditions. Read more.

CSV = Beam ÷ ³√(D / 64)

LOA w/bowsprit: 35.16’. Derived from the Willard 30’ Trawler. Willard Marine built five different versions of their 30 footer: Searcher (fish boat style), Nomad (Sedan), Horizon (motorsailer), Voyager (pilothouse) and Sailboat (cutter rigged). William Crealock was the designer called upon to make the necessary adaptation for the sailing model. The Willard company is still in business (2008) but no longer builds recreational craft.

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Interesting Willard 30

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• Start date Dec 9, 2013
• Dec 9, 2013

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look at this link while it is up 1979 Willard 30 8-Ton Cutter Pilothouse  

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bshanafelt said: look at this link while it is up 1979 Willard 30 8-Ton Cutter Pilothouse Click to expand...

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A gentleman in Rio Vista, CA had one for sale a year ago that looked identical to this one. Maybe he took it up the coast?  

• Dec 10, 2013

Nomad Willy

Daddyo says "Fisher does this better" ... I wonder what "this" is? I like the looks of a Fisher a bit better (tiny bit). The Fisher's stem shape/curve is actually a bit ugly. And I think they may be a tad bit more seaworthy but I really don't know. I think the Fisher is a bit more "salty" looking. The real difference is that the Fisher is basically a sailboat and the Willard is a trawler. The Willard sailboat (called the "8-ton") is to a great extent a trawler converted into a sailboat. Iv'e never seen any real deck space on a Fisher and like a sailboat cabin space is down inside w limited visibility out. Looking at the Fisher as in Daddyo's photo it looks like the Fisher is full aft. She is not. The Fisher is a "fish form" hull that has more hull volume fwd and less aft. Willard 30s have more volume aft and are more traditional in this regard. I'm not sure what advantage the fish form hull has but it probably is better in following seas. You can see clearly in my pics that the Fisher is more pointy and w less volume aft (skinny) while the Willard is much more full or "fat". Despite the cobbyness or chunckyness of her aft stem the Fisher probably has less (a bit) resistance or drag at speeds lower than a knot below hull speed while the Willard may have less drag going a bit faster. In the north sea tradition the F has less windage w her wheelhouse well aft w the usual poor visibility and the W WH is fwd w much better visibility. Again the F is a sailboat and the W a trawler. I don't know how fast the F goes but I've never seen a F w over 30hp and I've never seen a W w OVER 30hp. I saw a Fisher 26' w only 10hp. A big reason probably is that the F is a sailboat and the engine is viewed as a 2nd power source whereas the Willard's engine is primary. And Daddyo if Rod Swift did any copying while designing the Willard's I'm sure it was to the benefit of Willard owners. I don't know if the Fishers historically preceded Willards or not and the biggest reason they are similar is probably because I think Rod Swift probably mostly designed sailboats. I saw that only because I see a lot of "sailboat" in my Willard.  

• Dec 11, 2013

Here's a few numbers from an online database comparing sail boats. Sail Calculator Pro v3.53 - 2500+ boats Actually - the Willard seems like a better sailer, mainly due to a bigger sail area. (although there are a variety of possible sail configurations on both boats) I like them both. Performance Comparison LOA Willard 8-ton Cutter 30 Fisher 30 30 LWL Willard 8-ton Cutter 27.5 Fisher 30 25 Beam Willard 8-ton Cutter 10.5 Fisher 30 9.5 Displacement Willard 8-ton Cutter 17000 Fisher 30 14500 Sail Area Willard 8-ton Cutter 650 Fisher 30 365 Capsize Ratio Willard 8-ton Cutter 1.63 Fisher 30 1.56 Hull Speed Willard 8-ton Cutter 7.03 Fisher 30 6.7 Sail Area to Displacement Willard 8-ton Cutter 15.73 Fisher 30 9.82 Displacement to LWL Willard 8-ton Cutter 365 Fisher 30 414 LWL to Beam Willard 8-ton Cutter 2.62 Fisher 30 2.63 Motion Comfort Willard 8-ton Cutter 40.27 Fisher 30 41.84 Pounds/Inch Willard 8-ton Cutter 1032 Fisher 30 849  

Thanks AusCan. That explains a lot about the power difference besides the sail over power. One foot less beam. That's a biggie. And less displacement. That Fisher in my pics had a 3 cyl 27hp Yanmar. Noisy little bugger .. lot of clattering. She probably did fine w 27hp and I think my Willard would too but my high speed cruise (6.5 knots) may be limited to 6.4 knots. Other than that I wouldn't notice the difference. That would be 3.4hp per ton and there would be no running around at hull speed but I've never done that anyway. The Yanmar 27hp (30GM) is the favorite engine for the Albin 25 fleet in western Canada. But w the Albin I'm actually in favor of more power like in the high 30s. AusCan what is the comparison of "motion comfort"?  

healhustler

I love the Willards, but adore the Fishers. I've thought that upon completing our loop cruising, a Catfisher or Endeavour 30 Cat might be a neat change.  

• Dec 12, 2013

Saw that Willard PH sailboat at Mystery Bay State Park a few months ago. Went aboard with the owner. Needs quite a bit if work but was a pretty cool boat.  

Eric Motion Comfort ranges from 5 to 60+ . This figure of merit was developed by Ted Brewer and is meant as a simple comparison of motion comfort of boats of similar size and types. It predicts the speed of upward and downward motion as the boat encounters waves and swells. MCR = Disp / (2/3*((7/10 * LWL)+(1/3 *LOA))*Beam4/3 )  

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AusCan said: MCR = Disp / (2/3*((7/10 * LWL)+(1/3 *LOA))*Beam4/3 ) Click to expand...

Dang...she sure is good lookin.  

Yup, A bristol Fisher is eye candy for those that like the type. Insequent, Could be but that drawing is more just a sketch to show the layout. A lines drawing of the hull would show fish form or not and I was reacting mostly on the difference of the aft end compared to the Willard that is very full. And the 46 may be different in that regard.  

• Dec 13, 2013

RickB said: You've got to be joking!? Click to expand...

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AusCan said: RickB, if you have a better formula for comparing sea motion of two internet boats, feel free to add it to the conversation. Click to expand...

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Willard 8 Ton Cutter 1976 Miami, FL Built in 1976, I’ve owned since 1979 In the mid 1970’s the Willard Boat Works in Fountain Valley, California built, what many consider to be the perfect balance of efficiency, safety, style, draft, and comfort into cruising machines.  They included motor sail and trawler designs that preceded the  Nordhaven for serious cruisers. Much has been written about W.I.B. Crealock, who in 1976 designed my boat (he later designed Walter Cronkite’s sailboat “WYNTJE”).  At the time Crealock said, “Seaworthiness in a cruising boat has to be the No. 1 consideration. It doesn’t matter how cute the boat is if it doesn’t get (the cruisers to their destination) in one piece … Just about any boat does well in Southern California. A bathtub would do fairly well. But when things get bad, when it’s blowing hard and rough, that’s when the difference between boats shows up most. But beyond safety, you must give up in some areas to achieve in others. The boat must be aesthetically pleasing to the owner and not too slow – nobody likes a slow boat. But you can’t take a camper and put it on a Ferrari and say you have the ideal combination.” This is probably the largest 30′ sailboat ever designed and built. It’s also, hands down, the most solid vessel afloat. It is not fast, it might have registered 7+ knots once, but I could be mistaken. It has never been 8 knots, for sure. It is happiest with the engine running at 1,200 RPM, 4 blade prop turning, all sails up, underway, making way. The caprail, was worn, chipped, and needed to be replaced several years ago. The strongest replacement involves laminating strips of 3/4″ thick teak in half in width with low-acid epoxy. The trick is to get a perfect fit and the best way to do that is to use the vessel itself as the template. The stern’s curve is too tight a bend for 1/2″ strips so 14 – 1/4″ strips form the caprail on the canoe stern. It’s surprising the strength that these layers provide and the linear detail is lovely under the varnish. Salon has dining table with stow-able single leg and 12 outlets below for computer, drives, and speakers.  110 volt refrigerator keeps refreshments cold while docked. Propane stove (new), galley, circuit breaker panel and air conditioning. Other observations over the years:  “Taller guests are surprised by the 6′ 4″ standing headroom inside. The design of the vessel is, more than anything else, simple and straight forward.   When you are approaching an anchorage your options are wider because you are sliding a full keel across the bottom with only a 4′  8”  draft.  Your prop is several feet above any potential contact with sand and silt, so are your raw water intakes.  The keel is bolted and glassed in protecting your running gear.  The romantically named “8-Ton” refers to the storage capacity rather than the actual weight of the vessel.  Its displacement is 17,000 lbs. including 6,500 lbs. of ballast in the keel.” L.O.A. 35′ 2″, L.O.D. 30′ 0″, L.W.L. 27′ 6″, Beam 10′ 6″, Draft 4′ 8″, Displacement 17,000 lbs., Sail Area 600 Sq. Ft., Ballast 6,500 lbs., Headroom 6′ 4″, Stainless wheel, Emergency Tiller,  CQR & Danforth anchors, 90 gallon water tank, 39 gallon diesel tank, 5 gallon blackwater tank with “Y” valve, new propane range with external gravity drain, Custom stainless traveler above companionway, Tricolor LED running lights at top of mast, Steaming light and deck lights, Air Conditioning, 5KW Westerbeke Generator, and Perkins 4.108 Diesel engine, plus original manual, repair manual, and full parts diagram.  Auto pilot.  No GPS, I use my iPad and iPhone. Large V berth trimmed in teak with drawers and storage below.        Lower angle without middle support   —  Small locker under drawers V berth Full size head, shower and sink, teak throughout. My experience with moving vessels by truck over the last 10 years indicates that this boat could be moved anywhere in the U.S. East of the Mississippi for about $8,000. Contact Me at: 305-790-9709 CEL phone (you can text if your prefer) email:  [email protected] The boat is in Coconut Grove (Miami), Florida Asking:  $30,000 165 IMAGES Willard 8 ton Cutter Reduced 1978 Willard 8T 30 Cutter 1978 Willard 8T 30 Cutter Sail Boats, Cutter Boats For Sale in 1977 Willard Marine 8-Ton Cutter Segelkutter Kaufen 1978 Willard Cutter 8T sailboat for sale in Maryland 1976 Willard W30 Cutter Sailboat VIDEO Episode 5- The Incompetent Crew- Living full time on a 40ft sailboat with hank on sails Surfboard stealing sea otter evades capture attempts Repairing our autopilot linear drive underway Historic Pilot Cutters Willard 8 Ton Sailboat "Quintessence" For sale cadallic of sailboats, sturdy and dry COMMENTS WILLARD 30/8T LOA w/bowsprit: 35.16′. Derived from the Willard 30′ Trawler. Willard Marine built five different versions of their 30 footer: Searcher (fish boat style), Nomad (Sedan), Horizon (motorsailer), Voyager (pilothouse) and Sailboat (cutter rigged). William Crealock was the designer called upon to make the necessary adaptation for the sailing model. The Willard company is still in […] The Willard 30 Sailboat A Willard 30 cutter, sporting a bowsprit mounted furling jib and a hanked-on boomed staysail. Published Specification for the Willard 30. Underwater Profile: Long keel. Hull Material: GRP (Fibreglass) ... The Willard 30 is a sailboat that has many positive and negative aspects, depending on the expectations and preferences of the sailor. ... Willard boats for sale Willard boats for sale on YachtWorld are available for a variety of prices from $33,000 on the relatively lower-priced models, with costs up to $399,000 for the most expensive, custom yachts. What Willard model is the best? Some of the best-known Willard models now listed include: Seaforce, 40, 43, 50 and MK4 US Navy Utility Vessel. Can You Cruise the World in this 30ft Sailboat FULL TOUR Willard 8ton Can you cruise the world in this 30ft sailboat? This episode I tour one of the boats on my sailboat bucket list, the Willard 8 Ton World Cruiser cutter sailb... Willard 30/8T Derived from the Willard 30' Trawler. Willard Marine built five different versions of their 30 footer: Searcher (fish boat style), Nomad (Sedan), Horizon (motorsailer), Voyager (pilothouse) and Sailboat (cutter rigged). William Crealock was the designer called upon to make the necessary adaptation for the sailing model. Vega 30 The Willard Vega 30 was produced from 1972 to 1975, and was designed in-house by Hale Field. During those 4 short years, an incredible 110 Vega 30's were pulled from Willard molds. The line included 4 different versions on the same hull: Searcher, Voyager, Nomad, and Horizon motorsailer. (Note, in the ad shown, a fifth model, the "Enterprise ... 1976 Willard 8 Ton Cutter 30′ BOAT INFORMATION This classic W.I.B. Crealock designed heavy displacement 8 ton cutter will take you safely wherever and whenever you choose to sail. Solid hand laid-up molded fiberglass rien-forced hull and deck, with a cutaway keel, and featuring a double ended design with a diesel auxiliary and a great interior. Built by the Willard Company… 1978 Willard Cutter 8T sailboat for sale in Maryland Maryland. $29,500. Description: The 30 Willard Cutter "Blue Bear" was designed as a blue water yacht for long distance cruising by William Crealock. She can comfortably accommodate up to 5. Twenty three 8T Willard Cutters were built in 1978 in Anaheim CA to good standards using fiberglass reinforced resins. Interior finished in teak and teak ... 1978 Willard 8T 30 Cutter LOA w/bowsprit: 35.16'. Derived from the Willard 30' Trawler. Willard Marine built five different versions of their 30 footer: Searcher (fish boat style), Nomad (Sedan), Horizon (motorsailer), Voyager (pilothouse) and Sailboat (cutter rigged). William Crealock was the designer called upon to make the necessary adaptation for the sailing model. 1976 Willard 8-Ton World Cruiser Cutter Rig Sailing Vessel sailboat for 30'. Willard 8-Ton World Cruiser Cutter Rig Sailing Vessel. Beautiful sailing boat, sturdy and comfortable to sail. Large main sail, plus self-furling genoa, and yankee cutter sail. All new sail covers. New purple-heart bow pulpit. Lots of headroom in the main salon. Completely rebuilt Perkins 4-108 motor (now about 100 hours on her), good ... Willard 30' Boat for sale in Emeryville, CA for $17,500 Pre-Owned 1978 Willard 30' cutter sailboat for sale in ... Willard 8 Ton Cutter Experiences Willard 8 Ton Cutter Experiences. Hi all, This is my first post on this forum, but i have been reading this forum for years now. I like the looks of the Willard 8 Ton Cutter. They seem strong and sturdy to me,. I know they are heavy and not the fastest boats on the planet, but I find that acceptable from with a strong seaworthy vessel. 1978 Willard 30 Cutter Sailboat For Sale Cutter 1978 Willard 30 boat for sale at a glance: Price drop! Offered by Pop Yachts originally for $35,000; now only $ 17,500 The boat located in Emeryville, California; To see full description and more details click on the `Description` tab above. Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity! Make an offer, ask the seller a question, or check ... Interesting Willard 30 Performance Comparison LOA Willard 8-ton Cutter 30 Fisher 30 30 LWL Willard 8-ton Cutter 27.5 Fisher 30 25 Beam Willard 8-ton Cutter 10.5 Fisher 30 9.5 Displacement Willard 8-ton Cutter 17000 Fisher 30 14500 Sail Area Willard 8-ton Cutter 650 Fisher 30 365 Capsize Ratio Willard 8-ton Cutter 1.63 Fisher 30 1.56 Hull Speed Willard 8-ton Cutter 7. ... Willard 8 Ton Cutter The Willard 30/8T ~ designed by William Crealock WILLARD 30/8T For sale: 1975 Crealock Willard sailboat for sale in California WILLARD MARINE, INC. 1250 N. GROVE ST. ANAHEIM, CA 92806 TEL: 714-666-2150 FAX: 714-632-8136 EMAIL: [email protected] Willard boats for sale Contact. 954-278-3608. Advertisement. Willard Marine utility boat. Marina Del Rey, California. 1989. $70,000. For Sale: 1989 Willard Marine Former US Navy Utility Boat - The Bellvius Overview: Step aboard The Bellvius, a 1989 Willard Marine former US Navy utility boat, originally designed to tender troops to shore. 1978 Willard 8T 30 Cutter Sailboat 1978 Willard 8T 30 Cutter Sailboat. Back to Results > Sail > Cutter > 1978 30' Willard 8T 30 Cutter This listing is no longer active. 1 / 139. Sales Status Inactive; Stock # 252203; Category / Type Sail / Cutter; Make / Model Willard / 8T 30 Cutter; Year / Condition 1978 / Used; Length / Beam 30' / 10'6" Willard sailboats for sale by owner. Willard preowned sailboats for sale by owner. Willard used sailboats for sale by owner. Home. Register & Post. View All Sailboats. Search. Avoid Fraud. ... 30' Cape Dory 30 -Alberg design cutter rigged Atlantic Highlands Marina, New Jersey Asking $15,900. 40' Norseman 400 New England USA, Rhode Island Asking $125,000. Home. Register & Post. Used 1978 Willard 30, 94608 Emeryville Check out this Used 1978 Willard 30 for sale in Emeryville, CA 94608. View this Cutter and other Sail boats on boattrader.com My Boat Built in 1976, I've owned since 1979. In the mid 1970's the Willard Boat Works in Fountain Valley, California built, what many consider to be the perfect balance of efficiency, safety, style, draft, and comfort into cruising machines. They included motor sail and trawler designs that preceded the Nordhaven for serious cruisers. 1977 Willard Marine 8-Ton Cutter, Brockville Ontario This classic W.I.B. Crealock designed heavy displacement 8 ton cutter will take you safely wherever and whenever you choose to sail. Solid hand laid-up molded fiberglass reinforced hull and deck, with a cutaway keel, and featuring a double ended design with a diesel auxiliary and a great interior. Built by the Willard Company in California for ... Willard boats for sale Willard boats for sale on Boat Trader are available for a variety of prices, valued from $17,500 on the bargain side of the spectrum all the way up to $250,000 for the most luxurious yachts. Higher performance models now listed are rigged with motors up to 1,280 horsepower, while lighter-weight more functional models may have as low as 51 ... Willard Marine boats for sale Type of yachts by Willard Marine. This builder offers boat hull types including deep vee and modified vee that are frequently used for traditional, time-honored activities such as a variety of commercial and recreational boating activities. Willard Marine equips models listed with inboard, inboard/outboard and outboard-4s drive power options ... catamaran gulet motorboat powerboat riverboat sailboat trimaran yacht