Beneteau Oceanis 31 – 2008 – £55,000
Step aboard Billy Blue, a beautifully kept Beneteau Oceanis 31 that perfectly blends performance, comfort, and style. Designed by Finot-Conq, this popular model is renowned for her easy handling, spacious cockpit, and light, airy interior — making her the ideal choice for family cruising, coastal adventures, or extended getaways.
With a practical two-cabin layout, slab-reefed mainsail with lazy jacks, and a fully equipped galley, she offers true “step-aboard and sail away” simplicity. Added comfort comes from a Webasto heating system, sprayhood, bimini, and full cockpit enclosure, while her hull was copper-coated in 2023 for long-lasting, low-maintenance protection.
Whether you’re exploring sheltered estuaries, crossing the Channel, or enjoying long summer days at anchor, Billy Bluedelivers the freedom and lifestyle only a well-designed cruising yacht can offer.
Well maintained, thoughtfully specified, and lying afloat in Dittisham, Devon. Title paperwork includes Registration Certificate, Builder’s Certificate, proof of VAT payment, and Bills of Sale showing over five years’ clear title.
Mechanics & Rigging
Engine: Yanmar 3YM20 (21hp / 15kW) inboard diesel – Engine No. E07278
Cruising Speed: 6 knots
Max Speed: 8 knots
Fuel Tank: 130 litres (diesel)
Water Tank: 130 litres
Holding Tank: 80 litres
Keel: Deep iron fin keel (1.5m draft)
Hull treatment: Copper-coated (2023)
Rig: Bermuda sloop
Mainsail reefing, headsail furling
Lazy jacks and stack pack
Standing rigging: 2008
Running rigging: replaced as necessary
Winches: 5x Harken
Sails:
Mainsail (2008)
Genoa (2008)
Inventory
Navigation & Electronics
Raymarine C80 chartplotter
Raymarine 6002 LS40 autopilot with wireless remote
Raymarine PC interface
Log / speed
Wind indicator
Compass
GPS
Navtex
Echo sounder
Windex
VHF portable + Raymarine 49E fixed set
Air transmitter and receiver
Search light
Stereo system with cockpit speakers
Radio/CD player
TV
Electrical
3x batteries (replaced 2020)
Battery charger
Shore power
Gas detector
Deck Equipment
Brittany anchor with chain & warp
Anchor locker pushpin & pulpit
Boarding ladder
Cockpit lockers
Cockpit shower (deck shower)
Teak-slatted GRP cockpit table
Teak cockpit flooring
Cockpit canopy & bimini
Sprayhood & sail cover
Cockpit cushions
Outboard engine bracket
6x fenders
6x mooring lines
Boat hook
Horseshoe lifebuoys
Liferaft
Radar reflector
Foghorn
Manual and automatic bilge pumps
Jackstays
Safety
Lifebuoys
Liferaft
Flares
Jackstays
Radar reflector
Gas detector
Accommodation
2-cabin layout: forward double berth & aft double cabin
6 berths in total (including convertible saloon)
Light, open saloon with blue cotton upholstery (dynamic pack)
Saloon table with convertible seating
Curtains, hanging lockers, wet locker, clock & barometer
Galley with:
Two-burner hob, grill & oven
Cooker with oven/grill
Galley sink
Refrigerator & freezer
Original Beneteau crockery (six-person set), cutlery, utensils
Pressurised sea water pump
Water heating system
Separate heads compartment with WC, basin & shower
Webasto heating system
Chart table
Tool box
