Description

The Dehler 31 Top is a slightly upgraded version of the standard 31. The 31 is another superb Van de Stadt design with sleek lines, nimble performance, and a well finished, comfortable interior. This good example has been well maintained and is presented for sale in good condition with a comprehensive inventory.




Viewing by appointment only through the Suffolk office - 01473 659681 or email: suffolk@clarkeandcarter.co.uk




Accommodation





The layout offers up to six berths in three cabins with two double sleeping cabins separate from the main accommodation. Natural wood finish to bulkheads. Approx 6ft headroom. In the fore cabin, V berth with stowage under. Opening hatch to foredeck. In saloon, two settee berths. Fixed table with drop leaves. Chart table to starboard with galley opposite. Three burner gimballed gas cooker with oven. Twin stainless steel sinks with cold-water supply pressurised via electric pump. Refrigerator. Separate heads compartment with wet locker to starboard with marine toilet and wash basin. Aft cabin with double berth.





Mechanical Systems





Located behind the companionway is the 1987 Yanmar 2GM20 twin cylinder 18hp diesel engine. Electric start. Seawater cooled. Shaft drive to folding propeller. Rope cutter. Single lever control. 40 litre stainless steel fuel tank. Regularly maintained with a new fuel pump in 2021 and new fuel pipes in 2025.





Electrical Systems




- Two 12v domestic batteries (2018/19


- 1 12v engine starter battery (2019)


- 240 volt shore power system


- Alternator charging


- Battery charger



Sails and Spars





Fractionally rigged Bermudan sloop. Deck stepped alloy mast and boom. Stainless steel standing rigging (2020). Backstay adjuster. Terylene running rigging. Headsail furling system. Slab reefing mainsail with stackpack & lazyjacks. Lines led aft to cockpit. Alloy spinnaker pole. Two Lewmar 30 self-tailing sheet winches. Two Lewmar 16 self-tailing halyard winches.

- Mainsail / Dolphin / Vectran / 2022


- Two spare Mainsails / Elvstrom / Dacron


- Genoa / Dacron


- Spinnaker / Nylon (rip stop)


- Cruising chute / Nylon (rip stop)



Deck Equipment



- Fortress FX11 Anchor


- Sprayhood


- Mainsail stackpack


- Various fenders and warps


- Avon 10ft dinghy


- Mercury 4hp outboard engine


- Cockpit cover for winter storage


- Boarding ladder



Navigation Equipment




- Autohelm speed & log instrument


- Autohelm depth instrument


- Autohelm win instrument


- Standard Horizon GX 2100 DSC VHF


- Silva steering compass


- Navman tracker 5500 chartplotter with GPS


- Raymarine ST1000+ Autopilot


- EM-Trak B923 AIS transponder




Safety Equipment




- Fireblanket


- Gas alarm


- Jackstays


- Danbouy


- Decklight


- Horseshoe lifebouy


- Lifejackets


- Radar reflector


- Navigation lights


- manual bilge pump



Construction





Built by Dehler Yachts in 1988 and designed by EG Van De Stat. Off white GRP hull with style stripes. Rubbing strake. White GRP superstructure with painted non-slip moulded top deck. Cast iron fin keel. Spade hung rudder. Tiller steering. Aft self-draining cockpit.





Disclaimer:




The company normally acts as brokers for the vendor who unless otherwise stated is not selling in the course of a business. Whilst every care has been taken in the preparation of these particulars the correctness is not guaranteed and they are intended as a guide only and do not constitute a part of any contract. A prospective buyer is strongly advised to check these particulars and where appropriate and at their own expense to employ a qualified marine surveyor to carry out a survey and/or to have an engine trial conducted which if conducted by us shall not imply any liability on our part.

General note on safety equipment:
Any safety equipment such as liferaft, fire extinguishers and flares etc., are usually personal to the current owner(s) and if being left on board as part of the sale of a used vessel, may require routine servicing, replacement, or changing to meet the specific needs of the new owner(s).

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