Marketing Description
'Kind of Blue', a 2003 Beneteau Oceanis 331 Clipper with lifting keel, wheel steering, and twin rudders has spacious accommodation and a good inventory including sprayhood, bimini, Navionics, hot water, anchor windlass and cabin heating. With a draught of only 1.0m (39") with the keel up, the much sought after lift-keel versions allow greater flexibility and navigation in UK tidal waters. Lying Conwy Marina, North Wales
Mechanical
Located behind the companionway steps is a 2003 Volvo MD2030 three cylinder 29HP Diesel engine. Electric start. Freshwater cooled. Shaft drive to a 2 bladed fixed propeller with rope cutter.
Single lever control.
70 litre plastic fuel tank giving an approximate 250 mile range at 5 knot cruising speed. Maximum speed 7.5 knots.
An ignition panel is at the pedestal with rev counter and fuel gauge.
Service history - last serviced in October 2025.
Cutlass bearing and Volvo shaft seal replaced in 2023
Diesel fired cabin heating system with 4 outlets (Throughout)
Tankage:
Fuel - 70L
Water - 2 x 200L
Electrical
3x 12v Batteries (2x Domestic and 1 x engine)
240v Shorepower
Battery charger with management system - New 2025
12v sockets in all cabins plus at helm.
240v sockets
Inverter
Water System:
Pressurised hot and cold water system, heated by immersion heater and via calorifier off the engine.
Rigging
Fractional rigged sloop with single spreader rig. Deck stepped anodised Sparcraft aluminium mast and boom.
Stainless steel rigging (forestay, babystay, lower shrouds, upper shrouds, twin backstays) - Replaced in May 2023 by Sparcraft France.
Running rigging (1 mainsheet with blocks, 2 genoa sheets, 1 main halyard, and 1 genoa halyard)
Rod kicker
All lines led aft
Genoa furler with drum above deck
Slab reefed mainsail with lazy jacks and sail cover. 2 quick reefing lines from cockpit
Downhaul line for mainsail
Winches:
2 x Lewmar ST16 Halyard winches
2 x Lewmar ST40 Genoa winches
Sails:
1 x Mainsail (Original in good condition)
1 x Furling Genoa with UV sacrificial strip (Original in good condition)
Navigation
Compass
Simrad RD68 DSC VHF
Raymarine ST60 Tridata - log/depth/speed
Raymarne i60 Wind system
Raymarine ST6002 Wheelpilot
Deck
Quick electric anchor windlass with foot switches and switch at the helm.
30lb Brittany anchor with 70m of 10mm chain
Kedge anchor with chain and warp.
Outboard motor bracket
Cockpit shower - Hot & Cold
Wooden cockpit table
Mooring warps
Fenders
Flagpole
Jack stays
Safety
Shaft disc rope cutter
1 x Manual bilge pump
1 x Electric bilge pump
Fire extinguishers
Danbuoy
Horseshoe buoy
Canvas
Sprayhood
Bimini
Binnacle cover
Sail cover with lazy lines
Accommodation
The Beneteau Oceanis 331 is one of Beneteau’s most popular mid-size cruisers for its year, offering an ideal balance of comfortable accommodation, easy handling, and strong sailing performance. The clever design maximises space and light, making her a versatile yacht for both coastal cruising and extended passages.
6 berths in 2 cabins plus the saloon with approx. 6'3" max. headroom
Deck & Cockpit:
The Oceanis 331 features a spacious, well-protected aft cockpit with comfortable seating for family or crew. The wheel steering and aft swim platform with a fold-down ladder make for easy access to the water. All control lines are led aft to the cockpit for safe, short-handed sailing. Wide side decks, stainless steel guardrails, and grab handles provide safe movement around the deck.
Saloon:
Below deck, the bright and airy saloon benefits from generous headroom and large deckhead windows, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. A U-shaped dinette with a folding table sits to starboard, comfortably seating up to six, while a settee berth to port provides additional seating or an occasional berth. Ample storage is integrated behind and beneath the seating. Blue upholstery. Curtains.
Galley:
The L-shaped galley, located to port at the base of the companionway, is equipped with everything needed for comfortable cruising. It includes an Eno two-burner gas hob and oven, top-loading 150L refrigerator, stainless steel sink with pressurised hot and cold water, and plentiful storage for provisions.
Navigation Area:
To port is the chart table and navigation area, featuring an electrical control panel, VHF, and space for charts and instruments — perfectly positioned for ease of use at sea.
Cabins:
The Oceanis 331 typically features two double cabins:
-Forward Cabin: A comfortable V-berth with shelving, hanging locker, and opening hatch for ventilation.
-Aft Cabin: A generous double berth tucked beneath the cockpit, with good headroom, hanging locker, and side shelving — ideal for guests or family.
Heads:
The heads compartment, located aft to starboard, includes a marine toilet (c/w Holding tank with 3-way valve), hand basin, and shower, with storage lockers and a wet hanging area.
Domestic inventory:
Pressurised hot and cold water system, heated by immersion heater and via calorifier off the engine.
Microwave
Diesel fired cabin heating system with 4 outlets (Throughout)
Stereo system.
Construction
Beneteau Oceanis Clipper 331, built by Beneteau in 2003 to a design by Group Finot. # FR-BEY93634C303
White GRP hull and decks with moulded-in non-slip surfaces.
Cast iron fixed winged ballast fin keel and lifting centre plate.
Steering wheel to twin rudders.
Anodised aluminium toe rail.
Stainless steel pulpit, pushpits and stanchions.
Walk through transom with sugar scoop bathing platform.
Teak laid cockpit seats
Lifting keel:
Keel down - 2.10m
Keel up - 1.0m
*Last ashore in July 2025 for antifouling, lift keel anodes, and stern gear anodes.
*Surveyed in June 2023 - copy available upon request. All recommendations completed to include new thru-hulls, seacocks, and lifting keel service.
Disclaimer
For a full, detailed specification with additional photographs and direct contact details for the listing office visit our website
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.
Unless otherwise stated on the specification sheet the following presumptions are made
- Sail drive and shaft seals are more than 5 years of age
- Fuel and gas hoses and regulators are over 5 years old
- Standing rigging and sails are more than 10 years old
Please note that as the broker/agent, we cannot guarantee or warrant the serviceability of any safety equipment included within the inventory, including but not limited to the condition, operation, or service dates of such equipment. It is the responsibility of the buyer to thoroughly inspect and assess the condition of all safety equipment prior to purchase.
NOTE - Please ring our offices prior to visiting, as the boat may be unavailable for viewing or located at a different marina.