Mitchell 31 MK1 Fishing And Pleasure Boat
Exceptionally well maintained.
- Boat REF# · 310406
- Length · 31'0"
- Year · 1980
- Construction · GRP
- Underwater profile · Planing
- Sleeping berths · 2
- Engine · 1 x diesel 280hp, Ford Mermaid Turbo Plus (2011)
- Lying · Essex
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Extra Details
| Builder | Robert Ives LTD |
|---|---|
| Lying | Essex |
| Fuel capacity | 55.0 USG Total - 1 Tanks |
| Water capacity | 6.6 USG 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) | 3.5 USG /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
| Length | 31'0" |
|---|---|
| LWL | 28'0" |
| Beam | 11'0" |
| Draft Min | 2'7" |
| 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 propane Stove
Accommodation
| Stove | |
|---|---|
| Broiler | |
| Oven | |
| Sink | |
| Carpet | |
| Cabin heating | |
| Pressurised water system |
No holding tank
2 burner propane Stove
Deck Gear
| Instrument Covers |
|---|
Electric Lofrans windlass
2 anchors
(Bruce)
98'5" of chain
721'10" of rode
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 | |
| Depth 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