Beneteau First 31.7
Vitesse is a beautifully maintained Beneteau First 31.7, designed by Groupe Finot and built in France by Beneteau in 2000.
Recently slipped during May 2024 with new antifoul, topside polish, new propeller coating and fresh gearbox oil. (See new slipping photos)
Hull construction is FRP polyester with vinal ester barrier and integral moulded structural grid, the deck is FRP polyester with balsa core. The L shaped bulb keel is cast iron and FRP spade rudder with tiller steering.
Vitesse is a pleasure to sail single handed, two handed or fully crewed, she has spent the past four years sailing southern Bass Strait waters along the north coast of Tasmania.
A very comfortable cruising boat that easily transforms into racing mode with an excellent sail wardrobe.
Recently slipped during May 2024 with new antifoul, topside polish, new propeller coating and fresh gearbox oil. (See new slipping photos)
Hull construction is FRP polyester with vinal ester barrier and integral moulded structural grid, the deck is FRP polyester with balsa core. The L shaped bulb keel is cast iron and FRP spade rudder with tiller steering.
Vitesse is a pleasure to sail single handed, two handed or fully crewed, she has spent the past four years sailing southern Bass Strait waters along the north coast of Tasmania.
A very comfortable cruising boat that easily transforms into racing mode with an excellent sail wardrobe.
Region
Tasmania
Location
Burnie/Devonport Area DEVONPORT TAS
Usage
Cruising, Racing
Launch Year
2000
Hull
Fibreglass/GRP
Rego
632
Rego Expiry
30/06/2024
Designer
Groupe Finot
Builder
Beneteau
Length
31' 7" - 9.63m
Beam
3.23 m
Draft
1.9 m
Displacement
3750 kg (Light) 4915 kg (Max load)
Keel / Ballast
Cast iron
Deck Material
GRP
Engine Make
Volvo
Engine
MD20 3 cylinder
Number Engines
1
Horsepower
20 hp
Fuel Type
Diesel
Engine Hours
1200 hours
Fuel Consumption
1.0 to 1.5 litres per hour
Max Speed
10 knots under sail
Cruise Speed
5.5 knots
Propulsion
Drive leg, two blade folding propeller
Fuel
30 litres
Water
170 litre fresh water tank
Accommodation
Layout consists of forward and port aft private areas containing double berths. Within the main saloon are two settee berths, centre folding table, galley and navigation area. Private bathroom with toilet, shower and wash basin is located starboard side aft.
Berths
6
Galley
Conventional layout of stove, fridge, SS sink with adequate bench space
Refrigeration
70 litre capacity DC fridge
Stove
3 burner LPG stove and grill
Hotwater System
30 litre hot water tank
Shower
1 hot/cold water pressurised
Toilet
1 x manual
Entertainment
Fusion MS-IP600 Stereo
Ground Tackle
10 kg Delta HHP anchor, Lewmar DC electric windlass
Bilge Pumps
2 x electric, 1 x manual, audible bilge level alarm
Epirb
GME MT 600
Life Jackets
2 x inflatable, 2 x solid, compliant to AS 4758.1
Flares
2 Rockets, 2 red hand flares, 2 orange smoke
Fire Protection
3 x 1 kg portable extinguishers plus fire blanket
Electrics
2 x 120 AH ship and engine batteries with solar charging
LED navigation and interior lighting
Enerdrive, elite battery monitor system.
LED navigation and interior lighting
Enerdrive, elite battery monitor system.
Electronics
B&G instruments and V7 chart plotter,
Electronic compass, Simrad RC42N
Plastimo magnetic compass
Tiller Pilot Simrad TP 22
VHF Icon IC-M412
Electronic compass, Simrad RC42N
Plastimo magnetic compass
Tiller Pilot Simrad TP 22
VHF Icon IC-M412
Sail Inventory
3 x mainsails (1 x North, 2 x Doyle)
2 x No 1 headsails (1 x Doyle Carbon)
2 x No 2 headsails (1 x Doyle Carbon)
1 x No 3 headsail (Doyle Carbon)
1 x No 4 headsail (Doyle Kevlar)
1 x A 2 Asymmetric spinnaker (Doyle)
1 x S 2 spinnaker (Doyle)
1 x S 3 spinnaker (Doyle)
Storm jib and trysail (North)
Cruising No 2 headsail with leach sun protection (Dacron)
Cruising spinnaker
Headsail Furler Facnor FD190
2 x No 1 headsails (1 x Doyle Carbon)
2 x No 2 headsails (1 x Doyle Carbon)
1 x No 3 headsail (Doyle Carbon)
1 x No 4 headsail (Doyle Kevlar)
1 x A 2 Asymmetric spinnaker (Doyle)
1 x S 2 spinnaker (Doyle)
1 x S 3 spinnaker (Doyle)
Storm jib and trysail (North)
Cruising No 2 headsail with leach sun protection (Dacron)
Cruising spinnaker
Headsail Furler Facnor FD190
Mast / Rigging
Keel stepped, double spreader, aluminium mast
Aluminium boom, spinnaker and asymmetric poles
Aluminium boom, spinnaker and asymmetric poles
Deck Gear
Lewmar deck winches
Remarks
Survey reports dated 4th December 2023 and13 December 2018 are available.
ABOUT THE SELLER
Gwyn Alway
DEVONPORT
TAS 7310 Australia
TAS 7310 Australia