
Licensed Yacht BrokersSales and service of yachts and shipsPresented by Shestakov Yacht Sales, the Finnish LaunchfromCLASSIC BOATS INCis a boutiquemotor yachtwith the warmth of awooden hullbuild. Guided by broker Andrey Shestakov, our team helps you align this classic craft with your yachting plans.
Selecting a Finnish Launch
Choosing the Finnish Launchmakes sense if you value traditional craftsmanship, simple mechanicals, and the unmistakable feel of awooden hull. With a compact footprint—30 ft LOA and an 8 ft beam—and a single inboard gas engine from Volvo Penta, it suits owners who prefer straightforward operation in a refinedmotor yachtformat. Andrey Shestakov and Shestakov Yacht Sales will advise on suitability for your preferred cruising style and guest needs (up to 12 aboard).
Features of the Model
- Distinctive wooden hullconstruction with a wood deck for authentic character
- Compact proportions: 30 ft (9.14 m) LOA and 8 ft (2.56 m) beam for versatile handling
- Single Volvo Penta powertrain: inboard, gas-fueled for simplicity and serviceability
- Capacity for up to 12 aboard for day outings
- Built by CLASSIC BOATS INCand presented by Shestakov Yacht Sales
- Classified as a motor yacht
Technical Specifications
- Model: Finnish Launch
- Builder: CLASSIC BOATS INC
- Category: motor yacht
- Hull: wooden construction
- LOA: 30 ft (9.14 m)
- Beam: 8 ft (2.56 m)
- Engine: 1 x Volvo Penta
- Engine type: Inboard
- Fuel: Gas
- Deck material: Wood
- Accommodation: up to 12 persons
Pricing and Ordering
For current pricing, availability, and next steps, contact Andrey Shestakov at Shestakov Yacht Sales. We will coordinate model details, inspection, and purchase logistics tailored to your requirements.
Questions and Answers
Q: What type of boat is the Finnish Launch? A: It is amotor yachtwith a proudwooden hullpedigree, built byCLASSIC BOATS INC.
Q: What are the key dimensions? A: The LOAis 30 ft (9.14 m) and thebeamis 8 ft (2.56 m), providing compact, manageable proportions.
Q: What powers the boat? A: A single enginesetup: 1 xVolvo Penta,Inboard,Gasfor straightforward operation and maintenance.
Q: How many people can the boat accommodate? A: Up to 12 personscan be aboard, ideal for social day boating.
Q: Who can help me order and inspect the boat? A: Reach out to Andrey ShestakovatShestakov Yacht Salesfor consultation, viewing arrangements, and guidance on acquiring theFinnish Launch.
Owner Experience Review
Based on public sale listings, the Finnish LaunchbyCLASSIC BOATS INCis presented as a launch-style recreational boat built in Finland in 1981. Listings position it for day and weekend leisure and family cruising, and photos/descriptions show an open-cockpit launch profile; cabin count is shown as N/A, which reads more like a dayboat than a multi-cabin cruiser.
Available information emphasizes very low use since build and notes professional maintenance in sales descriptions. However, public sources do not provide owner/forum accounts of handling or sea-keeping, list no cruising or maximum speed figures, and show no expert sea-trial coverage. Engine make/model and documented service history are not included in the listings reviewed, and no charter or fishing-specific owner reports were located, so published details on on-water behavior and long-term livability remain limited.
Pros and Cons
- Positioned in listings for day and weekend leisure and family cruising.
- Public descriptions suggest suitability for occasional pleasure use rather than heavy charter work.
- Sale notes cite very low use since 1981 and professional maintenance.
- Public sources lack owner handling reports or expert sea-trial coverage.
- Listings provide no published cruising or max speed figures.
- Cabin count is listed as N/A and the layout is presented as an open-cockpit launch rather than a multi-cabin yacht.
Comparison with Other Models
| Model | LOA | Beam | Draft | Speed (Cruising/Max) | Gross Tonnage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JespersonZimmer Design | 22' 0" (6.71 m) | 7' 0" (2.13 m) | - | - | - |
| Finnish Launch | 30' 0" (9.14 m) | 8' 0" (2.56 m) | - | - | - |

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