1983 Baba 30’ Cutter – Impeccably Restored & Turn-Key Bluewater Ready

• Location: Barranquilla, Colombia

• Designer: Robert Perry

• Condition: Turn-key, heavily upgraded, and structurally reinforced for offshore passage-making.

• Recent Investment: Over $120,000 USD invested in the last 6 months.

• Reason for Sale: Owner is upgrading to a larger Robert Perry design.

Overview

This is a rare opportunity to own a legendary Robert Perry-designed Baba 30 that has been impeccably restored with no expense spared. Known for their robust construction, traditional aesthetics, and incredible sea-kindly motion, this vessel has been extensively modernized and structurally reinforced for self-sufficient, safe global cruising.

Following a massive, comprehensive refit over the last 6 months, every critical system has been updated. She features a brand-new custom rudder, solid stainless guardrails, a bare-hull epoxy barrier coat, and premium cosmetic finishes. Freshly anti-fouled with new anodes in June 2026, she is truly in turn-key condition and waiting for her next horizon.

Recent Upgrades (Last 6 Months)Hull, Structural & Underwater Gear

• Hull Paint: Full, professional Awlgrip paint job on the hull above the waterline.

• Bottom Job: Hull stripped back to bare fiberglass for a thorough dry-out, sealed with 1 coat of epoxy sealer, 4 coats of epoxy primer, and 3 coats of premium antifoul.

• Thru-Hulls: All thru-hulls removed during the hull drying process and meticulously rebedded.

• Rudder Assembly: Hand-built new rudder with new rudder stock, gudgeons, and pintles—all fabricated in heavy-duty stainless steel.

• Running Gear: New engine drive shaft and new cutlass bearing.

Rigging & Deck Safety

• Chainplates: New custom chainplates in 316 stainless steel with 316 bolts (imported from the UK).

• Turnbuckles: All-new stainless steel Sta-Lok turnbuckles all around the boat.

• Lifelines: Replaced traditional lifelines with solid 316 stainless steel guardrails running entirely around the boat, drastically increasing stanchion strength and deck security.

Interior & Electronics

• Cabin Sole: Stripped and finished with 10 coats of premium Epifanes two-part polyurethane varnish for a mirror-like, durable shine.

• Galley & Head: Brand-new luxury quartz countertops.

• Navigation: New Garmin GPS installed at the nav station to complement the helm unit.

• Instrumentation: New speed log with an independent screen, separate from the main electronics network.

Complete Specifications & InventoryPropulsion & Power

• Engine: Beta Marine diesel engine (only ~400 hours) + 5 years’ worth of engine service and replacement parts.

• Propeller: High-performance Featherstream bronze and stainless steel feathering prop.

• Bow Thruster: Lewmar bow thruster for effortless docking.

• Batteries: Modern Lithium (LiFePO4) house bank + brand-new starter battery (2026).

• Wind Generation: Dual system featuring a Silentwind Pro wind generator AND a new D400 windvane/generator.

Sail Wardrobe & Deck

• Sails: Extensive inventory of 8 good sails plus 3 brand-new, unused sails:

  • Brand-new, unused Mainsail

  • Brand-new, unused Headsail

  • Brand-new Asymmetric Spinnaker

• Deck Hardware: Brand-new bowsprit and Lewmar anchor windlass.

• Ground Tackle: Rocna Vulcan anchor paired with 65 meters of premium stainless steel chain.

Galley & Living

• Modern, safe, and efficient Induction hob.

• Custom quartz worktops in galley and head.

• Dinghy/Tender included.

Owner’s Note

“No expense has been spared in preparing this boat for serious blue water crossing. From the solid stainless steel guardrails to the brand-new custom rudder and imported 316 chainplates, every choice was made with ultimate safety and longevity in mind. A change in plans to move up to a larger Robert Perry design puts this fully sorted, turn-key cruiser on the market. Located in beautiful Barranquilla, Colombia—the perfect jumping-off point for the Western Caribbean, Panama, or a Pacific transit.”