Eastcoast 31 EXCELLENT CONDITION, VERY WELL EQUIPPED

Designed by renowned naval architect Peter Cole, the Eastcoast 31 has earned an outstanding reputation for its impressive sailing performance, robust build quality, and well appointed interiors. With a generous beam, high ballast ratio, and genuine offshore capability, the Eastcoast 31 delivers a reassuring combination of stability, safety, and comfort - even in challenging conditions. This proven design has an enviable racing pedigree, claiming victories in major events including the Australian Half Ton Championship, Brisbane to Gladstone, Lord Howe Island Race, and the Half Ton divisions of both the Sydney to Hobart and Melbourne to Hobart. Boasting this impressive track record, the Eastcoast 31 remains highly sought after, offering true versatility. Whether competing in twilight races, enjoying coastal cruising, or serving as a comfortable liveaboard, these yachts excel across the board. "Kalimna" is an excellent example of the design and has been under the same experienced ownership since launch. During this time the owners have cruised extensively including from Hobart to Bowen and back, multiple trips around the Bass Strait islands, and 14 trips to Port Davey on Tasmania's rugged South West Coast. Having been fastidiously maintained, and regularly used, "Kalimna" presents in excellent condition throughout. The vessel is very well set up for comfortable cruising and features A WEBASTO DIESEL HEATER, RAYMARINE AUTOPILOT, LARGE TOP LOADING FRIDGE, HOT AND COLD WATER THROUGHOUT, DINGHY DAVITS, AND A NEW SPRAY DODGER. Beautifully presented, and very well loved, "Kalimna" presents an excellent opportunity to enjoy a yacht of this calibre. Whether you are a novice looking for a safe and easily managed first yacht to learn the ropes, want to utilise the vessel's performance to experience the thrill of twilight racing, or want to enjoy the liveaboard lifestyle, this vessel can do it all in style and comfort.

Stepping inside, the traditional teak fitout is in exceptional condition, and gives the vessel a warm and welcoming ambience. To port is a large timber dinette with seating for 8 in comfort on the beautifully upholstered settees. The U shaped galley is very well set up for preparing meals whilst under way, and features a 2 burner gas stove with oven and grill, large top loading eutectic fridge, stainless steel sink with H/C pressurised water, and plenty of storage for extended cruising. Opposite is the chart table, complete with VHF Radio and plenty of room for paper charts for the traditional navigator. The accommodation is ideal for a liveaboard or cruising with family and friends. It features a private double v-berth forward, the dinette converts to a double in the saloon with two single bunks opposite when required. The package is complete with private bathroom with toilet with holding tank, H/C shower, and vanity.

On deck, the cockpit is well protected with the NEW spray dodger and a bimini. The wheel steering is a great feature of the design, and ideal for a new sailor to learn on. This vessel is very well set up to be easily sailed short handed with the mainsail in the boom bag with lazy jacks, furling headsail, self tailing primary winches, and Raymarine Autopilot. There is easy access forward around the side decks, and a manual anchor winch on the bow.

This vessel is powered by a 24HP Bukh Diesel Engine which has been very well maintained and serviced annually. It provides easy and economical cruising at 5 knots.

With its impressive pedigree, capability, and versatility, "Kalimna" is ready to turn your sailing dreams into reality. Full of charm, this vessel is sure to impress on inspection. For more information please call Jo Breen on Call Now or Jack Allison on Call Now .

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.