1989 Cape Dory MS300 Boat in Punta Gorda, FL 33950 US

The Cape Dory MS300 is a remarkably well-designed combination of features for the discerning cruising couple. On the wind, her powerful full size sailplan tacks within a remarkable 90° while her full keel keeps you on track. The helmsman stays out of foul weather in the pilothouse with 360° visibility and with main and jib sheets close at hand. Her generous 11'5" beam translates into an ingenious interior, with a 7' galley, a large ice box with refrigerator, two burner stove with oven, plus a family size dinette. The Cape Dory MS300 has the largest V-berth ever designed in a 30' sailboat. The MS300 boasts a 40 sq. ft. cockpit that will be your family's center of action. There's room for a pair of lounge chairs or a table & four chairs for protected al fresco dining. The stern door opens onto a teak swim platform for safe and convenient access to your tender. Your choices for fun and cruising convenience will never end.

The MS300 accommodates four overnight sleeps in a forward V-berth and the 80" long double convertible dinette. 

The starboard galley is fitted with refrigeration. The freezer compartment makes ice easily! The galley includes a two burner alcohol stove with oven. 

There is a double sink with new faucet. The hot water system is looped through the engine cooling system for convenience.

There is a port side head with stainless steel sink, newer faucet, newer shower and marine toilet with macerator. 

There is a Mermaid 16,500 BTU reverse-cycle Air Conditioning system that cools the below decks area comfortably.

The interior teak is in excellent condition throughout.

The wheelhouse is plenty spacious for two or three to enjoy cruising in comfort.

The cockpit could easily accommodate two loungers or a table and four chairs. There is a new bimini overhead, with side mesh curtains to keep the cockpit cool and dry.

For safety and ease of operation, the boat is equipped with a fabulous in-mast furling system for the main. All lines are run to the wheelhouse and jib sheets are led to the cockpit for easy cruising in all weather and sea conditions. There is a traveler mounted on the cabintop, above the helm, out of the way, but conveniently accessed.
The new jib sail is mounted on a roller furling.
The sails are new in 2025. All standing rigging replaced in 2024. All running rigging new in 2025.
There is a Lewmar #16 in the pilothouse. There are two Lewmar #40 ST jib sheet winches in the cockpit and two Lewmar #7 mounted to mast.All sails and rigging are like new and operate perfectly.

The bottom sides of 'Mystic' are flawless, with fresh bottom paint in April, 2025.  The hull sides were painted Hunter green in April, 2025 also. The deck non-skid was painted in June, 2025During recent haulout, the prop shaft and seal were replaced with brand new. The prop is likewise excellent.Forward is mechanical windlass. There are two anchors, a Danforth and a plow, and approximately 100' of chain.There are seven opening hatches, allowing for excellent fresh breezes whether at anchor or under sail.The wheelhouse window frame was recently sanded, primed and painted with two coats of enamel.Aft, is a brand new bimini over the cockpit. There are side mesh curtains to keep guests cool and dry.There is no tender or outboard included, though there is a transom mount for an outboard motor. 

The Westerbeke 46 was built for durability, efficiency and compactness. The four cylinder engine has 127 cubic inch displacement and is cooled by a freshwater heat exchanger. It cruises comfortably at 6.5 knots, turning 1800 RPM. It sips fuel and has only about 2054 running hours. Starts and runs great and purrs like a kitten. The boat just returned from the southern Bahamas under power and the motor ran like a top, with no issues.

It's coupled to a Hurth HBW-50 gearbox and V-Drive. All operate flawlessly.

The marine toilet has a new macerator and the system works great, with no smell in the cabin. The primary anchor windlass is a Simpson Lawrence unit, paired to approximately 100' of chain.

The electrical system has been recently upgraded to include: 

• New battery charger
• Four new batteries
• New Xantrex 2kw inverter
• New 300w solar panel
• New 15 amp Sub-panel with volt meter and DC Power ports
• Motion sensor light,
• New 110 VAC outlets
• New USB charging ports
• New Masthead light
• New Steaming light
• and new deck light.

There is 30 amp shorepower, that powers the air conditioning easily.Refrigeration is DC, and runs continuously at the dock, with support from the battery charger.Solar power is planned with ample space on the wheelhouse roof for solar panels. 

I have always been a fan of Pilothouse sailboats. There are so many advantages, particularly for cruising couples, it's surprising that there are so few designs on the market.

The Cape Dory 30s were built in the US to very high standards, which accounts for their cult-like status and broad appeal. Built with a full keel that, at less than 4', is essentially 'shoal draft'.  The boat is rugged and perfect for a cruising couple and single-handed solo sailors who want a nice compromise between a pilothouse trawler and a bluewater cruising sailboat. The rigging is so smooth that you don't even need to use the beautiful bronze winches. The long list of new improvements to the boat include:

• New sails
• New standing rigging
• New running rigging
• New bottom paint
• Fresh hull paint
• Fresh deck paint
• Fresh wheelhouse paint
• New Garmin instruments for wind & depth
• New tablet with chartplotter software
• New prop shaft & seal
• New macerator and hoses
• New bimini with side mesh curtains
• New hatch gaskets and lenses
• Four New batteries
• New 2kw inverter
• New 300w solar panel
• New battery charger
• New mast lights
• New Garmin Wind instrumentation package
• New 15 amp Sub-panel with volt meter and DC Power ports
• Recent engine service, including new glow plugs.

Sale includes all current safety equipment and an extensive inventory of spares.
Comprehensive 5+ TB digital cruisers' library available, with thousands of movies, concert videos, TV shows, documentaries, audio books, plus hundreds of thousands of books in .pdf format. 
Contact the broker for access to a huge library of photos and videos, and to make an appointment to take a look at this beautiful cruiser before it's sold.

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. Personal items are excluded from the sale, furthermore if not listed as part of the listing detail item(s) will not be deemed part of the sale.