Ocean 30

This classic styled cruiser was produced in various forms by several different builders from 1967 onwards. This solid round bilge long keeled displacement boat handles very easily at low speed and many oceans have been across the North Sea. The John Bennett design was moulded by Aqua Fibre of Rackheath. Most styles were aft cockpit but single and double aft cabins were also made. The inteior layout was 2 V berths in the separate front cabin, with conventional dinette. Some versions features wrap round dinette. The interiors were of high quality timber usually varnished mahogany, some special orders featured teak. The first model was known as a Moonraker 30, built by Buxton marine services. This is distinguishable from other Oceans having a stout PVC upper strake, black marble formica toilet compartment and large decorative mast. Around 1971 Herbert Woods Potter Heigham took over production and then Dick Nunn from 1974 to 1977 after which a few were built by Ray Bondon.