Beneteau First 31.7 (1998) for sale in United Kingdom

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The 1998 Beneteau First 31.7, named Tigger, is currently for sale in the United Kingdom and is celebrated as a competitive fast cruiser racer. This esteemed vessel has secured victories at notable events like Mersea Week Cruisers 2022, Ramsgate Week Cruiser class 2022, and the Round the Goodwinds race 2022. Under its current ownership since 2021, Tigger has undergone significant refits and enhancements, including keel matrix reinforcement, standing and running rigging replacement with Dynema, and a copper-coated hull. The engine was comprehensively rebuilt in 2023, ensuring reliable performance. Its dual-purpose configuration supports both racing and cruising, featuring a roller furling genoa, a fully battened main, and a new Raymarine ST2000 tiller pilot for ease of handling. Updated electronics such as a Garmin wind, depth, and speed system along with an Icom VHF enhance navigational capabilities. This vessel offers a blend of performance and practicality for enthusiasts seeking both competitive racing and leisure cruising capabilities.

General information
Make/model
Beneteau First 31.7
Category
Sail boat for sale
Price
Year
1998
Length overall
9.61 metres
Beam
3.23 metres
Draft
1.90 metres
Hull
GRP
Keel
Fin Keel
Location
United Kingdom

About this Beneteau First 31.7

English

The Perfect fast cruiser racer. A winning boat, winner of Mersea week Cruisers 2022, Ramsgate Week Cruiser class 2022 and winner of Round the Goodwinds race 2022.

Tigger had an extensive refit and program of improvement under my ownership since 2021. I have made Tigger a true dual purpose boat, in cruising configuration there is a roller furling genoa and a fully battened stack pack main on sliders and batten cars. The tiller pilot is a boon on long legs and also very helpful when sailing single or short handed.

The work included reinforcement of the keel matrix structure, this involved removing the keel and then carrying out extensive stiffening of the hull under the professional supervision of Gary Scott-Jenner of Synolo design. Gary is the marine structural engineer who does the structural design for Sprit Yachts. During the refit the mast was inspected and all standing and running rigging was replaced with Dynema being used for the running rigging. The winches were serviced and several clutches were replaced. The sail drive diaphragm was replaced and the sail drive was serviced. A Harken furler with removable drum was fitted. The hull was also copper coated. A new Jabsco toilet was fitted 2021

The engine was removed and rebuild during 2023 with many new parts, it runs well and starts first time every time.

Summary of work

Keel matrix reinforced 2022

Standing rigging replaced 2022

Running rigging replaced 2022

New running rigging 2022

New sheets, Main, Genoa and Spinnaker 2022.

Engine rebuilt 2023

Sail drive diaphragm replaced 2022

Sail drive rebuilt 2022

Hull blasted and copper-coated 2022

Orange Spinnaker 2022

Tigger logo Spinnaker 2024

Black Lite skin genoa EXE sails 2024

New Raymarine ST2000 tiller pilot 2022.

New engine morse controller 2024.

Garmin wind, depth and speed instruments 2022

New wind masthead unit 2024.

Copper coat 2022. Keel faired and epoxy filled.

Rudder bearing replaced 2022

Windex 2022

Spinlock tiller extension 2024

Sails

Northrop sails stack pack bag 2022

Northrop sails genoa cover 2022

Notrhrop mainsail cover 2024.

Mains.

Northrop sails Dacron fully battened main 2021. Very good.

Watson laminate main.. unused until 2021. Tired

Northrop sails Dacron cruising genoa 2021 140% very good

EXE sails #1 2024 Liteskin As new

Watson #1 unused until 2021. Tired

Watson #3 unsued until 2021. Okay

Older #1 and #3.

Spinnakers

Northrop S2 2021 excellent.

Northrop S2 2024 as new.

Watson S1 unknown. Still good.

Harken Mk IV furler with removable drum and twin luff grooves.

Safety

Horseshoe lifebuoy

Throwing line

Safety lines

Fire extinguisher

Electronics

Icom VHF 2023

Touch screen plotter (unbranded 2021).

Garmin wind, depth and speed. 2021

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Propulsion
Engine
Volvo Penta MD2020
Fuel
Diesel
Accommodation
Number of berths
6
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