Binks Spencer 31
31' cruiser-racer, masthead sloop, monohull fixed keel, excellent condition, well maintained, fully equipped, many extras, sailed regularly, no damage history. Set up for single-handed (solo) operation.
Many spares, consumables and materials. A complete sailing package, ready to go.
Reluctant sale for health reasons.
Many spares, consumables and materials. A complete sailing package, ready to go.
Reluctant sale for health reasons.
Region
South Australia
Location
Port Augusta Area Whyalla South Australia
Usage
Leisure
Launch Year
1976
Hull
Fibreglass/GRP
HIN
AU-TSA02775W ED7
Rego
PL44S
Rego Expiry
31/10/2025
Builder
Binks Marine, Adelaide
Length
31' 0" - 9.45m
Beam
3.0 m
Draft
1.5 m
Displacement
4 t (approx)
Keel / Ballast
Fixed keel
Deck Material
Fibreglass
Engine Make
Yanmar
Engine
3-cyl diesel, inboard, heat exchanger cooling system. Engine brand-new in 2019, serviced regularly by professional
Number Engines
1
Horsepower
29
Fuel Type
Diesel
Engine Hours
145
2nd Engine Hrs
N/a
Fuel Consumption
2 Lph
Max Speed
8 kn
Cruise Speed
6 kn
Propulsion
Fixed pitch prop, forward and reverse gear
Thrusters
No
Genset
No
Fuel
35 L
Water
200 L in two flexible bladders underfloor
Accommodation
Fully enclosed cabin with 6 ft (1.83 m) stand-up headroom, equipped with fans and lights throughout. Two full-length settees, centre folding saloon table. Vanity sink with freshwaer tap. Toilet compartment with flushing head (waste discharge overboard).
Cabins
No
Berths
Sleeps 6, in vee-berth (2 persons), quarter berths (2), settees in saloon (2)
Galley
2-burner gas stove on gimbals. Galley sink with fresh water pump. Plenty of storage space
Refrigeration
Built-in 20L fridge (min temp 0 deg C), 12 V electric
Freezer
No
Stove
Gas with 2 burners, mehylated spirits, gimballed
Water Maker
No
Hotwater System
No
Shower
No
Toilet
Flush type, fixed installation, in separate comparment for privacy
Entertainment
No
Air Conditioning
No
Dinghy
No
Outboard
No
Covers
For the binnacle and helm (wheel). Boom bag. Bimini. Dodger
Ground Tackle
Main and spare anchors (3 different types with chains and ropes), electric winch
Safety Gear
Side safety railings. Deck lifelines. Lifejackets & harness with leash
Bilge Pumps
One automatic electric 12 V bilge pump plus 1 manually-operated Whale pump. Two hand-operated pumps.
Life Raft
Plastimo, 4-man (available at extra cost)
Epirb
406 MHz, expiry 2029
Life Jackets
Yes
Flares
Yes
Fire Protection
4 portable extinguishers. Two fire detectors in cabin. Two fire blankets
Electrics
Yes (12 V). Three batteries (2 house, 1 for engine starting) all new in 2025
Electronics
AIS. Chart plotter. Depth sounder. Auto helm. VHF marine transceiver (fixed installation). GPS (fixed installation)
Sail Inventory
Genoa (new 2019) on roller furler. Main (new 2018). Spinnaker with pole and all gear. Storm jibs #2 and #3. Whisker pole
Mast / Rigging
Standing rigging s/s (new 2018). Spars inspected and and running rigging replaced in 2018
Deck Gear
All good condition, set up for single-handed sailing from the cockpit. Boarding ladder and swim platform at stern.
Presentation
Remarks
Boat in survey to Dec 2029. Antifouled Dec 2024. Hull excellent condition, no osmosis. Prop good condition (new 2019). Three lead-acid 12V AGM batteries (2 house, 1 for engine starting, all new in Jan 2025), may be coupled together, solar panel recharger. Boat is berthed in Whyalla marina. Fully nsured. Lots of extra gear (consumables, paint, materials, spare parts, etc) some included or available at extra cost
ABOUT THE SELLER
Michael
Whyalla
South Australia 5600 Australia
South Australia 5600 Australia