1978 Hunter 30
$13,000
Boat in Chicago, IL 60617 US
Built in 1978
30
1 Engine (Yanmar)
30 feet
Diesel
Fiberglass/Reinforced
Ambitious is in outstanding condition for 1978. This is a freshwater only sailed boat in Lake Michigan. Over the years, she has undergone professional routine annual maintenance. Equipped with Garmin electronics including a Garmin autohelm. The batteries are newer (2023). Down below is spacious and clean with plenty of storage. The galley equipment works as should. The head is upgraded with an eclectic toilet. The main sail is new with zero hours sailed.
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.
- Garmin Autopilot
- Wind/Depth/Speed
- Compass
- Loran
- VHF Radio
- GPS
- (2) Handheld Radios
- Radio with Cabin & Cockpit Speakers
- (2) Batteries (2023)
- Shorepower
- AC Outlets
- Inverter for AC Power
- (4) Portlights w/ screens
- (2) Deck Hatches
- (2) Cabin Fans
- Teak Veneer Cabin Sole (excellent condition)
- Interior Cushions - Fully Furnished
- Navigation Station
- 2-Burner Stove (denatured alcohol)
- Pressure Water
- Shower
- Icebox
- Exterior Mount Grille
- (1) Fluke Anchor
- Anchor Locker
- Headsail Roller Furling
- Double Lifelines w/ gates
- Swim Ladder
- Running Lights
- (10) Life Jackets
- Dock Lines
- (4) Fenders
- Flares w/ Flare Gun
- (3) Fire Extinguishers
- Life Ring w/ throw rope
- Headsail Roller Furling
- Mainsheet Traveler
- (4) Cockpit Winches
- (2) Mast Winches
- (2) Headsail Halyards
- Main Sail - Halsey UK (New, never used)
- Main Sail - Nieman & Considine
- Genoa 110% - Hardsail
- Genoa 155% - Hardsail
- Spinnaker - UK Flasher
- Main Sail Cover
- Genoa UV Protection
- (6) Winch Covers
- Wheel Cover
- Yanmar Diesel Engine 2GM13HP
- 2-Blade Fixed Propeller
- (3) Fire Extinguishers
- Engine Alarm
- Electric Bilge Pump (New)
- Wheel Steering
- Electric Toilet
Owner's Comments 12/2025:
Sailboat Sales sold Ambitious brand new to her first owners in 1978. They were very conscientious, maintenance focused and sailed off a mooring in Monroe St Harbor, mostly daysailing but some cruising too.
The next owners, from 1983 to 2021, also sailed out of Monroe Street, also extremely maintenance focused, mostly daysailing with some short range cruising. The decks, topsides, bottom and belowdecks have all been kept in very good condition.
She’s a very dry, well-found boat ready to provide her next owners with much on the water happiness. Presently in storage, shrink wrapped with zipper door access.
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/29/26 | Initial price | $13,000 |
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Sailboat Sales Co. at Crowley's Yacht Yard, 3434 E. 95th Street, Chicago, IL, 60617
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