1978 Dufour 31 in good condition looking for a new owner! It’s been a live aboard cruiser for me, but it’s time for it to go to someone else. I’m moving back to Amsterdam so the boat is priced low for a quick sale.
This is an incredibly well equipped boat, outfitted for off-grid living with over 200 litres of fresh water, two showers (one in the heads + one in cockpit) and enough solar to run all electronics, refrigerator and engine.
EQUIPMENT
Engine:
Volvo Penta D1-20
installed in 2006 with new propeller shaft and folding Max-Pro two-blade propeller
regularly serviced and overhauled in 2024 (new starter, updated heat exchanger, new filters/oil/coolant
Engine hours: 3700
Electronics:
Navicom Rt-650 receiver for AIS and VHF-DSC - Furuno GP-32 GPS
Raymarine log depth sounder (2022)
100 watt solar panel with MPPT regulator (2022) - 50 watt solar panel with MPPT regulator
Two Raymarine ST2000 autopilots including one from 2023 + third for parts
Kenwood Radio + HP Marine Eval
Three batteries replaced in 2022, one extra battery purchased in 2024 + external charger
Rigging:
Standing rigging from 2006
Running rigging kept up to date
Furlex reel
Mainsail in good condition, spare included
Three Genoa jibs including one from 2021
Asymmetric jib in very good condition
Five winches + two Harken self-tailings for genoas
Safety:
Lalizas 4-person coastal raft from 2020
Smoke / carbon monoxide detector
Harnesses and lanyards with chainplates cockpit
Manual bilge pump + impeller bilge pump and remote strainer automatic and manual (2022)
Fire extinguishers revised in 2022
Floating anchor
Comfort:
Flexible water reserves (120 liters + 100 liters), reserve from 2019 and the other from 2022.
Foot pumps were installed on the two sinks of the edge in order to limit water waste but can be reconnected to the water pump
Cockpit shower
Fridge
Jabsco toilet (2021)
All interior cushions were replaced in 2020 with memory foam - Magma Barbecue on cockpit railing
Four foldable cockpit cushions
ENO two-burner stove
2020 dinghy + Suzuki 4stroke outboard motor
Bimini
Sprayhood (windows replaced in 2022)
Teak swim platform and stainless steel gangway with bathing ladder
Anchorage:
Kobra anchor with 45 meters of 8 mm chain + 50 meters of rope
15 kg FOB anchor with 15 meters of 8 mm chain + 50 meters of cable - 1000 watt windlass with foot control + wireless remote control
Miscellaneous:
Bearing compass - crockery
cockpit table
gaff
charts
speargun
fishing rod / lures, hooks, weights
many tools including wrenches, power drills, saws, screws, etc.
spare engine parts
Predictable:
Plexiglass needs replacing (I have spares cut and polished onboard, was 400 euros but included free in sale
The boat is currently sailing and is in good condition for immediate cruising.
It is self-sufficient in electricity and allows you to stay away from marinas during several days thanks to its reserves of 220 liters of water.
The small equipment necessary for navigation, technique and comfort is all up to date.