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1987 Hunter 31

Salem, Massachusetts, United States

$20,500

31-foot Cruising Sloop with 6'-3" headroom below decks.  Roller furling 135% Genoa and Full-batten Stack pack mainsail provide propulsion.  Includes 21 HP Yanmar 3 cylinder diesel auxiliary motor inboard for maneuvering, and North Sail Gennaker.   Hot & cold pressure fresh water system supplies galley and head.  Many features have recently been replaced with new, upgraded equipment.

Disclaimer

Nicolle Associates is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by New Wave Yachts.

Basic Boat Info

Boat Name: Encore
Make: Hunter
Model: 31
Year: 1987
Condition: Used
Category: Sail
Builder: Hunter Marine
Construction: Fiberglass
Boat Hull ID: HUN31734A787
Has Hull ID: Yes
Keel Type: Fin Keel

Dimensions

Length: 31'4 ft / 9.55 m
Length Overall: 31'4 ft / 9.55 m
Waterline Length: 26'3 ft / 8.00 m
Beam: 10'11 ft / 3.33 m
Max Draft: 5'6 ft / 1.68 m
Min Draft: 5.5 ft
Displacement: 4,399.85 kg
Bridge Clearance: 47'4 ft / 14.43 m
Cabin Headroom: 6'3 ft / 1.91 m
Ballast: 1,814.37 kg
Electrical Circuit: 110 V

Engines / Speed

Engines: 1
  • Make: Yanmar
  • Model: 3YM20
  • Drive Type: Direct
  • Fuel: Diesel
  • Engine Power: 21hp
  • Type: Inboard
  • Year: 2016
  • Engine Hours: 120
Cruising Speed: 5.5 kn
Maximum Speed: 6.5 kn
Displacement Type: Dry Load

Tanks

Fuel Tanks: 1
Fuel Tank Capacity: 68 L
Water Tanks: 1
Water Tank Capacity: 125 L
Holding Tank Count: 1
Holding Tank Capacity: 76 L

Other

Heads Count: 1
Drive Type: Direct
Boat Class: Racers and Cruisers

Dimensions

-Dimensions-
LOA: 31' 4"
LWL: 26' 3"
Beam: 10' 11"
Draft: 5' 6"
Bridge Clearance: 47' 4"
Ballast: 4,000 lbs
Displacement: 9,700 lbs

Disclaimer
The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.
Tankage

-Tank Capacities-
Fuel: 18 gal
Water: 33 gal
Holding: 20 gal

Engines

-Engines-
Engines Maker: Yanmar
Engines HP: 21
Inboard/Outboard: Inboard
Serial Number: E13509
Engine Model: 3YM20
Cruising Speed: 5.5 kts
Engine Hours: 120 hrs
Max Speed: 6.5 kts
Hours Since Overhaul: 120 hrs
Overhaul Date: 8/16/2016

Electronics

1)Raymarine i60 Wind System installed new by Voyager Marine 11/13/2013;
2) Garmin NMEA 2000 Kit installed new by Voyager Marine 12/8/2015;
3) Standard Explorer GX1700 Transceiver (VHF) w/ GPS   Remote Microphone station installed new by   Voyager Marine 10/11/2016;
4) Garmin GPSMap 741xs chart plotter purchased new 5/24/2015, installed by Winter Island Yacht Yard with new pedestal 11/09/2017;
5) Replaced Cabin Radio with new Audio Receiver 4/8/2022;
6) Datamarine S-200 DL Depth Gauge (original)

-Electrical-
Marine Eagle  #2 Deep Cycle batteries ? 500 CCA/ 615 MCA/ 150 RC installed new 2021;   50 ft shore power cables, 30A ;  Rule 500 gph bilge pump;   Alternator/Charger new with Yanmar 3WH 20 Motor; Cabin lighting throughout;  Navigation lights controlled from electrical panel over Navigation station.

Sails

-Sails & Rigging-
New Genoa, Doyle DuraSail QS 135% 5.5 Radial Dacron installed 2013;  New Full-batten Doyle Main with Stack Pack installed 2021;  New Tides Track 2021;  North Sail Gennaker,   Standing rigging replaced in Winter Island Yacht Yard 2018;  Replaced lifelines with 3/16 ? SS in 2018, & installed  Stbd Lifeline gate;  Replaced all standing rigging 2018.

Accommodations

-Accommodations-
Standing headroom (6.3 ft) with Forward berth for two,  Main Salon berths for three,  & Port Quarter berths.  Single Head with sink, shower, & storage; Galley with ice locker, dry storage, two burner stove, & sink; Main salon with table, comfortable cushions, good storage; & comfortable lighting make Encore a comfortable cruiser.
Two of us enjoyed cruising, using both Forward berths and Main Salon.   We also enjoyed daysailing with two to four guests  during our 13 years of ownership (two guests more comfortable in cockpit).  Both Head  and Galley  include hot and cold pressure fresh water, shower in head.  Galley cooking was easy with Origo two burner alcohol range and stove.

Additional Information

-Hull & Deck-
Replaced damaged Rudder & post 3/12/2012 with new; Rule 500gpm Bilge pump replaced,  Plow Anchor Roller installed by WIYY 2018;  Delta 22# anchor added 2018;  Installed new Edson pedestal and steering system with single lever throttle - WIYY 2017.


-Additional Equipment-
Water heater replaced with new 6G 120V front exchanger 2017;  Sewage piping replaced with PVC - WIYY - 2016;  New Toilet & fittings installed by Z Cloutman 2024;  New galley & head faucets, New head sink counter WIYY 2018.


-Additional Comments-
Restored and adapted teak cupholder & cockpit table for new pedestal mount 2024;

-Damage/Repairs-
Rudder and post replaced after purchase 2012.   Reported abrasive storm damage about 2010; Polished hull, no hull damage found;

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