Tangaloa

Tangaloa in Darwin Harbour 2004

More pictures around Pittwater, Sydney ( December to January 2007/8 )

Recent pictures around Pittwater, Sydney ( March to April 2006 )

Type Bermuda 30 ( adaptation of the famous Herreshoff 28 )
Boat Number 29
Hull Number 1456
Built 1965
Builder Cheoy Lee shipyard, Hong Kong
L.O.A 29' 8"
beam 8' 9"
Draft 4' 10"
Rig Ketch
Hull Fibreglass
Masts & Spars Alloy
Motor Volvo MD-7B, 2 Cyl Diesel, 17hp
Tons 6.5


Text from original brochure :

The Bermuda 30 is a boat that commands instant admiration from "old salts" and "newcomers" alike. You will marvel at the wealth of detail thought that has gone into her. An adaptation of the well-known Herrshoff H-28 offshore ketch, she is a true family boat with plenty of room and livability both above and below.

A single-hander if need be, she's to be reckoned with in any race. Although the Bermuda 30 slides through the water effortlessly, she is built also for cruising enjoyment. Her roomy forward and main cabins, storage areas, toilet room and galley are brightly lighted and well aired, and a six-footer can roam erect throughout her spacious interior without bumping his head. As many as ten adults can be accommodated in the cockpit of the Bermuda 30. She sleeps four.

Optional equipment is available as desired, including sloop rig and Diesel engine.

Fiberglass Model

Reinforced Plastics hull with Lloyd's moulding certificate or built to Lloyd's 100A1 classification is also available for the Bermuda 30 to take the place of teak hull, while decks, cabin sides and interior remain in teakwood


Handy Bermuda 30 / Herreshoff 28 Links


Picture Gallery of Tangaloa over the years.


Salvaged in Darwin - 1979

Salvaged and in need of restoration

First color after restoration - Green

Repainted white by Gary Whistler

Low tide at Darwin

Sailing in Northern Australia

On her mooring in Darwin Harbour

Fresh Antifoul

A day in the sun

Tangaloa's interior

Interior with fold down table

Chart table and stairs

Delivery to Gosford after 5 days on the road

Lifting her off the trailer

Gentle lift

Back in the water near Sydney - Pittwater

Contact the current owner, Mike by email : mike@inline.com.au