1989 Nonsuch 30U #476, Papa, is available for another family to enjoy. After owning Papa for 20 years we unexpectedly found a Nonsuch 260 and downsized in August.
Papa has been a sturdy, dependable boat for us to cruise and club race with our family of 5.
We are in the process of building an inventory and pictures, but wanted to get the word out. We are flexible and available for sails and viewing before it is hauled in late October.
$26,000
Located on a mooring in North Kingstown, RI
Some notable items:
-Very Good condition Doyle Durasail with upgrade to a Tides Sail Track in 2016
-2 Halyards
-Full set of Upgraded Interior cushions with extra layers in Fwd. Berth - all in excellent condition
-Cockpit cushions with Sunbrella
-Hot & Cold water - 6 gal. heater in 2014, 30 gal. aft tank, 50 gal. fwd tank.
-Cockpit shower with Hot & Cold water
-Shurflo Fresh Water Pump 2022
-20 gal. Holding tank
-VHF radio with cockpit remote
-Garmin with integrated Radar
-all electronics new in 2009 and 9V added in 2026
-replaced Fwd. Hatch with a used Bomar in 2025
-walkthru transom to extended swim ladder with tree steps
-bottom was sandblasted and redone in 2016 with annual sanding and painting
-some lifelines, main sheet and a halyard replaced
Cons:
-original Universal M35, 30 HP engine
-hull could use a new paint job
-original Stove with just 1 working burner (the 2nd lights but doesn't stay lit if knob is released) and we haven't used oven in over a decade so unknown
-very little water intrusion, but in a sideways blow the galley hatch and main cabin hatch will drip.
-a non-functioning windlass (or at least we never used it) and we suspect some deck softness due to it’s installation decades ago
-unsure of shore power - we never used it
