Bianca Commander 31

Västra Göteborg, Göteborgs stad. Get contact data at Blocket

$12,220

General Information:

Bianca Commander is a 31-foot (9.32x2.7m) yacht weighing 3.5 tons. It has 6 berths and a bathroom. The hull was designed by Jan Kjaerulf and is a copy of the Iw31 designed by Sparkman & Stephens. The boat was built by the Danish shipyard Bianca Yachts, known for their excellent quality and beautiful wooden interiors. When not powered by sails, it has a Vire 7hp gasoline inboard engine. The propeller is folding.

Sailing Qualities:

The Commander 31 sails incredibly well. With its fully encapsulated fin keel, the boat can turn quickly and navigate through narrow areas without needing to start the engine. It performs best on the upwind course but is easy to steer in all wind directions. It has a large and stable rudder with a tiller and has never broached in the 6 years we have owned it. All sails can be raised and lowered from the cockpit. The Danish rig design makes it safe and comfortable to sail. The mainsheet block is located in front of the cockpit. The sails are of high quality, with a large Genoa in the front and a smaller mainsail.

Renovations:

Since taking over ownership, we have invested a lot of time in the boat, constantly trying to improve and maintain it. In the first year, we sanded down the entire hull to the fiberglass and re-did the bottom. We have only painted it with self-polishing copper-based antifouling paint (Hempel Mille NCT). The hull is usually completely free of barnacles in the autumn. The engine has undergone a complete overhaul and has been removed from the boat. KA Marin in Tjörn has inspected the engine and replaced parts. The Finnish inboard engine requires some attention from its owner, and the breaker points have a tendency to fog up, but can be fixed in two minutes. Our plan was to convert to electric power (as it is one of the easiest boats to convert) to reduce noise levels. The exhaust pipes have been replaced, and the fuel filter is changed every year. If you can tinker with a moped engine, you can handle a Vire. The toilet does not have a septic tank. New sprayhood and sail covers were added 3 years ago. New sheets and halyards.

Community:

There is a large community of owners in Denmark and Germany, where most of the boats were sold and are still present. Many boats are in very good condition, and the owners are passionate and help each other with solutions and modernizations of the boat. It is very common to receive compliments on the beautiful design and questions about the model when entering a harbor.

Kitchen:

Original alcohol stove that works fine. Danish complete original tableware. There is an analog refrigerator with drainage that keeps things cool. It is conveniently located near the companionway, making it possible to serve meals while sailing (or avoid back problems). The salon has a nice mahogany folding table where 6 people can comfortably sit.