The boat featured is not currently for sale by Boatshed. The boat information and images presented are part of Boatshed’s back catalogue of the 25,000+ boats we have listed in the last 20 years and appear here for general information and guidance purposes about Boatshed and our boat selling systems and services

Mitchell 31 MK1 Fishing And Pleasure Boat

Exceptionally well maintained.
£0 Sold / Unavailable
  • Boat REF#  ·  310406
  • LOA  ·  9.45m
  • Year  ·  1980
  • Construction  ·  GRP
  • Underwater profile  ·  Planing
  • Berths  ·  2
  • Engine  ·  1 x Diesel 280hp, Ford Mermaid Turbo Plus (2011)
  • Lying  ·  Essex
Boatshed Essex
Boatshed Essex
Mark Coles

The boat featured is not currently for sale by Boatshed. The boat information and images presented are part of Boatshed’s back catalogue of the 25,000+ boats we have listed in the last 20 years and appear here for general information and guidance purposes about Boatshed and our boat selling systems and services

Extra Details

Builder Robert Ives LTD
Lying Essex
Fuel capacity 250.0 ltr (55.0 G) Total - 1 Tanks
Water capacity 30.0 ltr (6.6 G) Total - 1 Tanks
Last survey 02/04/2022

Mechanical

Engine 1 x Diesel 280hp
Engine make and model Ford Mermaid Turbo Plus (2011)
Engine Hours engine1= 3,000
Engine Cooled Indirect
Steering Wheel
Drive Shaft
Prop(s) 4 blade
Fuel consumption (approx) 15.9 ltr (3.5 G) /hour At Cruising Speed
Cruising speed (approx) 13.5 knots
Max speed (approx) 21 knots

The gearbox has been upgraded to a ZF2020A Down Angle Commercially Rated gearbox (at a cost of £7,000)

Dimensions

LOA 9.45m
LWL 8.53m
Beam 3.35m
Draft Min 0.79m
Storage On marina

Electrical Systems

12 / 24 volt battery, 240 shore power voltage,

Construction

Construction GRP
Underwater profile Planing
Finish Paint finish

A copy of the valuation survey is available on request

Accommodation

Total # of berths 2
No. of double berths 1
Heads 1 heads (Manual)

No holding tank

2 burner gas cooker/stove

Accommodation

Cooker/stove
Grill
Oven
Sink
Carpet
Cabin heating
Pressurised water system

No holding tank

2 burner gas cooker/stove

Deck Gear

Instrument Covers

Electric Lofrans windlass
2 anchors
(Bruce)
30.00m of chain
220.00m of warp
The spare anchor also has its own chain and warp.

Nav Equipment

Compass
Speed
Radar
VHF DSC radio
GPS
Chart plotter
Stereo
Clock
Navigation lights
Fish Finder
Echo sounder
Radar Reflector

2 x GPS, one of which has a 17 inch monitor

Safety Equipment

Liferaft
Life jackets
Life buoys
Searchlight
Horn
Emergency steering

2 bilge pumps (0 manual / 2 Electric)

Liferaft is one year and is a full ocean going survival raft.

Broker's Comments

A lovely example of the ever popular Mitchell 31 MK1 fishing boat.

The current owner has not spared any expense as she certainly looks and feels maintained to a very high standard.

At the helm the boat benefits from 2 GPS systems (one of which as a 17inch monitor), she also has a radar system, a fish finder and 2 VHF DSC radios.

The boat also includes;

- Diesel Heating
- Runs on both 12 v and 24v batteries
- 24v Lewmar winch (that pulls like a train!)
- Deck Wash
- 2 speed windscreen wipers
- Large D shaped fendering.

In terms of upgrades and maintenance;

- The boat had Mk2 railings fitted in 2019
- A Mk2 rudder was fitted in 2018
- New Upholstery in 2019
- A 2011 engine was fitted in 2020
- A complete rewire in 2020
- New dashboard/helm fitted in 2020
- New Steering pipes in 2020
- New Bennett Powered trim tabs fitted in 2020
- New 4 bladed prop fitted in 2020

The owner commissioned a valuation by an independent surveyor on the 2nd April 2022, a full copy of this is available on request for interested parties. The surveyor valued the boat at £27,500

For a personal inspection please contact a member of the Boatshed Essex team.

These boat details are subject to contract.
Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered.

Owners FAQ's

How long have you owned the boat for?

7 Years

Why are you selling her?

Looking for a larger boat

Where have you sailed her?

Local Waters, Thames Estuary

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