The boat featured is not currently for sale by Boatshed. The boat information and images presented are part of Boatshed’s back catalogue of the 25,000+ boats we have listed in the last 20 years and appear here for general information and guidance purposes about Boatshed and our boat selling systems and services

Dufour 31

£0 Sold / Unavailable
  • Boat REF#  ·  165101
  • LOA  ·  9.50m
  • Year  ·  1981
  • Construction  ·  GRP
  • Underwater profile  ·  Fin and Bulb
  • Berths  ·  6
  • Engine  ·  1 x Diesel 18hp, Yanmar 2GM20 (2002)
  • Lying  ·  Fowey
Boatshed Cornwall
Boatshed Cornwall

The boat featured is not currently for sale by Boatshed. The boat information and images presented are part of Boatshed’s back catalogue of the 25,000+ boats we have listed in the last 20 years and appear here for general information and guidance purposes about Boatshed and our boat selling systems and services

Extra Details

Designer Michael Dufour
Builder Dufour Yachts
Lying Fowey
Fuel capacity 228.0 ltr (50.2 G) Total - 1 Tanks
Water capacity 456.0 ltr (100.3 G) Total - 2 Tanks
Last survey 25/02/2013

Mechanical

Engine 1 x Diesel 18hp
Engine make and model Yanmar 2GM20 (2002)
Engine Hours engine1= 543
Engine Cooled Direct
Steering Tiller
Drive Shaft
Prop(s) 2 bladed bronze
Fuel consumption (approx) 1.5 ltr (0.3 G) /hour At Cruising Speed
Cruising speed (approx) 4 knots
Max speed (approx) 5 knots
Engine spares

The engine is a reconditioned unit, installed in 2002 and has a recorded 543 hours since installation

Dimensions

LOA 9.50m
LWL 7.00m
Beam 3.20m
Draft Min 1.74m
Draft Max 1.74m
Displacement 4kg (9.3lbs)
Headroom 1.91m
Storage On mooring

Rig

Sloop rigged France spars Aluminium spars (1981) with stainless steel standing rigging (2014)

Sails

Mainsail Unknown - Slab () 3 Reefs
Headsail Jeckell - Furling (2002)
Other sails 120% Furling Genoa ()
Spinnaker (1990)
Storm Sail (1981)

The current owner has confirmed that all the standing rigging has now been replaced.

Electrical Systems

12 volt battery, 2 batteries charged by: engine, solar panels

Construction

Construction GRP
Underwater profile Fin and Bulb
Finish Gelcoat finish

Hull, deck and coachroof are of GRP construction, with the deck finished in a moulded non slip surface. the hull is bonded with the deck structure below a continuous toe rail. The rudder is of moulded GRP and is supported at the bottom on a stainless steel pin fitted to a skeg. The lead ballasted bulb keel is encapsulated within the hull form.

Accommodation

Total # of berths 6
No. of double berths 2
No. of single berths 2
Cabin(s) 2
Handbasin 1
Heads 1 heads (Manual)

The interior is of a well thought out design, as you would expect from a French boat. The forward accommodation comprises 2 single berths in V layout which can convert to a double. Aft of the forward cabin to port is the head with manual twist and lock WC and hanging wet locker. Opposite to starboard is the wash basin area. This combined area can be closed off from both the salon and forward bunk.

The light and spacious salon comprises a single berth to port and a berth to starboard which can be converted to a double. A large double drop leaf table is located centrally. Aft of the saloon to port is the navigation area with the very safe L shaped galley opposite to starboard. A further single pilot berth lies aft of the nav. area.

The internal furniture and flooring is in excellent condition for a boat of this age and there is still plenty of life in the upholstery throughout.

2 burner gas cooker/stove

Accommodation

Cooker/stove
Oven
Sink
Icebox
Curtains
Manual water system
Raw water wash
Non-Smokers

The interior is of a well thought out design, as you would expect from a French boat. The forward accommodation comprises 2 single berths in V layout which can convert to a double. Aft of the forward cabin to port is the head with manual twist and lock WC and hanging wet locker. Opposite to starboard is the wash basin area. This combined area can be closed off from both the salon and forward bunk.

The light and spacious salon comprises a single berth to port and a berth to starboard which can be converted to a double. A large double drop leaf table is located centrally. Aft of the saloon to port is the navigation area with the very safe L shaped galley opposite to starboard. A further single pilot berth lies aft of the nav. area.

The internal furniture and flooring is in excellent condition for a boat of this age and there is still plenty of life in the upholstery throughout.

2 burner gas cooker/stove

Deck Gear

Sail cover
Sprayhood
Spray dodgers
Cockpit cover
Warps
Fenders
Boathook
Instrument Covers

2 halyard winches
4 sheet winches
2 anchors
(20 lb danforth + 7.5 kg kedge)
25.00m of chain
25.00m of warp
(Inflatable)
Access across the deck is very good. The sheet winches have been converted to self tailing using the Barton self tailing kits.

The large cockpit will easily seat 6, cockpit cushions are included.

Nav Equipment

Compass
Speed
Log
Wind
VHF DSC radio
GPS
Autopilot
Stereo
Clock
Barometer
Navigation lights
Radar Reflector

Safety Equipment

Life jackets
Life buoys
Boarding ladder
Emergency steering

2 bilge pumps (1 manual / 1 Electric)

4 manual lifejackets are included. A spare tiller acts as the emergency steering

Broker's Comments

This Dufour 31 offered for sale is one of the best presented 30 year old boats that I have seen in recent years. She is clean and tidy with her internal furniture and flooring in excellent condition given her age. She is also very well equipped. Externally, she has a few minor scratches and abrasions in keeping with her age, however there is no evidence of any major repairs or damage. As with all older boats there will always be issues requiring attention, however much of the major refurbishment has already been done, with the rigging replaced in 2014 and a reconditioned engine installed in recent years. As a result this Dufour 31 is a great mid sized family cruiser with renowned sailing performance. This new, greatly reduced price, represents superb value and if you are looking to upgrade to a larger yacht, this one should be on your list.

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This Dufour 31 has been personally photographed and viewed by Chris Fuller of Boatshed Cornwall. Click here for contact details.
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