DUBOIS 31 COMPETITIVE RACER IN EXCELLENT CONDITION  

AU $29,500
Finance
Length
31' 2" - 9.49m
Location
Hobart TAS
Launch Year
1983
Hull Material
Composite King Billy Pine and Epoxy

Description: Dubois 31 COMPETITIVE RACER IN EXCELLENT CONDITION
This well known local yacht boasts an impressive history as a strong and fast racer both inshore and offshore. Having completed 4 Sydney to Hobart Races, and 3 Launceston to Hobart Races, it has been successfully campaigned since its launch in 1983. Superbly constructed of King Billy Pine and Epoxy, the vessel has benefited from regular maintenance and upgrades throughout its life. These major upgrades include A NEW 2011 ALUMINIUM MAST AND STANDING RIGGING, 2017 FULL RE-FIBERGLASS OF THE DECKS, and 2023 PROFESSIONAL RE-SPRAY OF THE TOPSIDES. Currently owned by a local shipwright, the vessel has been further restored over the last 12 months, and presents in good condition through out. It now presents an excellent opportunity for anyone looking for a competitive racer at an entry level price. Sure to impress on inspection, this is a vessel not to miss!

Inside, the vessel has an excellent layout for both racing or cruising, with accommodation for 6. Aft there are two quarter berths with pipecots above, as well as two single settee berths in spacious saloon. The functional. Galley is well equipped with 2 burner metho stove and with sink and tap, and a large eutectic fridge. Forwards is a private head area with toilet and excellent sail storage in the bow.

On deck, the cockpit is ergonomically designed for the race crew, however the vessel can also be easily sailed short handed, with all lines lead aft. The wide side decks allow easy and safe access around the vessel. The sail inventory is extensive and features a near new Mainsail.

This vessel is powered by a well maintained 13HP Yanmar Diesel engine which provides easy cruising at 5 to 6 knots.

Now is the time to start planning this seasons racing, and this is the ideal platform to get started on! For more information please call Jo Breen on or John Radonic on .

Derwent Boat Sales offers the information on this vessel including condition, in good faith as provided by the Owner/Vendor. While confident about the accuracy we cannot Guarantee or Warrant it but will assist any prospective purchaser verify this as part of the purchase process.

Region
Tasmania
Location
Hobart TAS
Reference
Lockonwood180823
Usage
Family, Racing
Launch Year
1983
Designer
Ed Dubois
Builder
Robert Laughlin
Length
31' 2" - 9.49m
Beam
3.2m
Draft
1.8m
Displacement
3.125 Tonnes
Keel / Ballast
Lead
Hull Material
Composite King Billy Pine and Epoxy
Deck Material
Fiberglass over ply
Engine Make
Yanmar
Engine
13HP Yanmar 2GM Reconditioned in 2008
Number Engines
1
Horsepower
13HP
Fuel Type
Diesel
Fuel Consumption
1.5 L/hr
Cruise Speed
5-6 knots
Propulsion
3 Blade Fixed Prop
Fuel
60L
Water
40 Litres
Accommodation
Full race crew accommodation with 2 quarter berths aft with two pipe cots above, and 2 settee berths.
Berths
6
Galley
Galley with 2 burner stove, sink, and manual and electric water pumps.
Refrigeration
Large eutectic fridge
Stove
2 burner maxie metho stove
Toilet
Electric marine toilet
Entertainment
Radio with CD Player
Covers
Boom Bag
Ground Tackle
CQR Anchor with Rope and Chain
Safety Gear
Life Ring
Bilge Pumps
Two manual bilge pumps
Fire Protection
Fire Extinguisher
Electrics
12V System with 2 batteries (1 x NEW 2017)
Electronics
Navman Tracker 5505 GPS Chart Plotter
GME VHF Radio
Raymarine Electronic Compass
Garmin Echo 206 Fish Finder (Depth)
Speed Log
Sail Inventory
1 x Dacron Mainsail - Excellent condition
1 x Cruising Mainsail - Fair condition
1 x Carbon Mainsail - Fair Condition
No. 1 Light Headsail - Fair Condition
No. 1 Cruising Headsail - Fair condition
No. 2 Cruising Headsail - Good condition
No. 3 Headsail - Fair Condition
No. 3 Cruising Headsail - Fair condition
Large Spinnaker - Good condition
Small Spinnaker - Fair condition
Storm Jib and Trysail
Mast / Rigging
NEW SEPT 2011 MAST and all standing rigging
Deck Gear
4 x Self Tailing Winches
4 x Cabin Top Winches
Jammers on cabin top
Remarks
Antifouled and new annodes AUG 2023
2023 Topsides professionally re-sprayed
2017 Decks fully Re-Fiberglassed


ABOUT THE SELLER

Derwent Boat Sales
Derwent Sailing Squadron Office:
23 Marieville Esplanade, Sandy Bay
Oyster Cove Office:
Oyster Cove Marina, Kettering
Hobart
TAS 7005 Australia






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