Remarks :
The Rustler 31 is a long keeled classic offshore cruising yacht which is equally at home on open waters or exploring island anchorages along our rugged West coast. It has a reputation as a fast and safe passage maker, easily handled and with a feeling of a solid, purposeful yacht. This Rustler 31 with its blue hull is an attractive looking yacht and is in good condition throughout. Inflatable dinghy and outboard included in sale.
Boat is berthed on a Troon Yacht Haven pontoon berth until 3rd December for ease of viewing.
Part exchange and finance available
Accommodation :
Forward cabin with a V berth that can be converted to a double berth with the infill cushion. Drawers and lockers beneath. Steps up to the opening roof hatch.
Moving aft, door to heads compartment to port, hanging locker opposite to starboard. Through to main saloon with light coloured bulkheads and cabin roof lending to a light and airy feel.
Centreline drop leaf saloon table, bench settees port and starboard which double as single berths, with reading lights port and starboard and storage lockers behind and above the settees. A third berth or a double berth can be made up in the saloon between the settees with the infill cushions and moving the dining table. Grab-rails, portlights and curtains.
Aft of the main saloon a good working galley with secure storage to port. Aft facing chart table with seat to starboard. Steps up to main hatch and cockpit with engine access under.
Galley
Plastimo Neptune 2000 gas 2 burner hob and grill
Sink
240 V coolbox under chart table
Cold water supply
Storage
Heads
Jabsco sea toilet
Storage
Portlight
Inventory :
Instruments
Engine instruments
NASA Clipper Duet depth and log in cockpit
NASA Clipper wind in cockpit
Raymarine ST2000+ autopilot in cockpit
Garmin Map 6008 plotter in cockpit
Plotter can also be mounted at chart table
Garmin 18/24 XHD radar, displaying on plotter
Mast mounted Garmin radome
Garmin GPS 152 at chart table
ICOM IC-M411 VHF radio at chart table
Garmin AIS600
NASA Clipper Navtex at chart table
Clock and barometer
Battery monitor
JVC radio
NASA Clipper GPS in cockpit not functioning
Cockpit
Tiller steering
Tiller extension
Sprayhood
Port and starboard bench seating
Port and starboard under and behind seat lockers
Aft storage box
Gas bottle locker, two Campingaz bottles
Cockpit dodgers
Slatted wood cockpit sole
Deck equipment
Stainless steel pulpit
Stainless steel pushpit
Stainless steel stanchions with twin guard wires
Grabrails on coachroof
Stainless steel Samson post on foredeck
Midship cleats
25 lb plough anchor with 30m 8mm chain
8kg Fisherman type kedge anchor with 30m warp
Double bow roller
Capping rail
Outboard bracket
Various warps and fenders
Safety Equipment
Liferaft Ocean Standard 4 person. New 2016, out of service
Horseshoe lifebuoy with light
Danbuoy
Plastimo rope safety ladder
Plastimo MOB lifebelt
Radar reflector
Fire blanket
Further information
Avon Redcrest dinghy and Tohatsu 2.5hp 2 stroke outboard included in sale.
Hull coppercoated age 10 years +
Hull resprayed professionally 2001
Cabin diesel heater has been decommissioned, can be brought back into use
Mechanical :
Engine and machinery
Volvo Penta MD2020A diesel engine 19hp 1994
Regularly serviced, last service winter 2024
Shaft drive with 3 blade bronze propeller
Shore power socket RCD protected
Two 100Ah batteries 2021
NASA Marine 20W solar panel on hatch garage
Eberspacher warm air cabin heating
Tohatsu 2.5 hp 2 stroke outboard
Sails and Rigging
Mainsail by North Sea Sails, 2008 White Dacron
Slab reefing 3 lines
Furling genoa by North Sea Sails 2008 White Dacron
Headsail furling system
Stack pack with lazy jacks
Spare main, by Dolphin Sails, tan Dacron
Spare furling genoa, by Kemp sails, 1995, bi-radial
Cruising chute
Storm jib
Mainsail cover
Masthead rig
Single spreader mast
Spinnaker pole, mast mounted
Mast steps from deck level to masthead
Two Barlow 25 self tailing sheet winches
Two Lewmar 16 mast winches
Standing rigging age not known