Hunter Channel 31 for sale in Newcastle Upon Tyne United Kingdom

Marketing Description

Very well presented and maintained Hunter Channel 31. Renowned for their sea keeping and long range passage making capabilities, this particular model is the more popular Twin keeled version which also allows the shallower and remoter parts of our wonderfully varied UK coastline to be explored. Purchased initially in 2002 for home completion, the first owner became ill and the vessel was returned to Select Yachts who finished her professionally in 2007. She has benefitted from owners who believed in preventative maintenance and upgrades to her equipment. Her current custodians have replaced the standing rigging in 2022, running rigging in 2024, roller furling gear in 2022 and introduced a new fully battened mainsail in 2024. In excellent shape mechanically, the engine has been serviced ready for the 2025 season as well as new engine mounts, seacock and strainer, dripless shaft seal and new rope cutter.

Below decks is warm and welcoming with teak and holly flooring, generous cabins, well upholstered berths and Webasto diesel fired heating to extend the season. Comes complete with a copper coated hull and full cockpit enclosure.

Mechanical

Vessel powered by a reliable and economical Yanmar 2GM20F. This 2-cylinder, 18hp workhorse is situated beneath the companionway steps allowing easy access to the front and rear for daily checks and servicing. Engine start panel mounted on the inside of the companionway. Single lever engine control mounted in cockpit. Reduction gearbox driving a stainless steel shaft and 3-bladed Darglow Featherstream feathering propeller. New Volvo Penta dripless seal in 2022. This is the 2GM20F which is fitted with a heat exchanger and provides hot water to the calorifier. Well maintained by current owners and the engine is serviced ready for the 2025 season. Numerous spares including belts, filters and impellers.

Other works completed include:

• New engine mounts - 2023
• New raw water pump installed - 2024
• New primary fuel filter - 2023
• New engine seacock - 2023
• New Spurrs rope cutter - 2024
• Stainless steel fuel tank drained and cleaned annually

Electrical

'Dawn Sky' has 12/240V systems on board. Bank of 2x Varta 90Ah batteries providing engine start and domestic power. The batteries were replaced in 2021 and fitted with a rotary style selector switch.
The batteries are recharged in a number of ways which allows the boat to be used in anchorages, swinging moorings and unserviced pontoons. As well as being recharged by the traditional engine alternator or shore power options there are 2 x 40 watt solar panels and a Rutland 914i wind generator. These are regulated through a HRDi regulator. Shore power cable.

Rigging

Bermudan sloop rigged yacht with deck stepped, single spreader aluminium mast and boom. Stainless steel standing rigging replaced in 2022 along with the forestay and Profurl 202.1 roller furling system. Self tacking jib track mounted forward of mast with car bearings replaced in 2023. Additional genoa sheet tracks and cars mounted port and starboard of coachroof leaves side decks uncluttered and allows easy access forward. All lines are led aft to helm via a series of Lewmar turning blocks, deck organisers and jammers. Coachroof mounted Lewmar 30 self tailing winches mounted either side of companionway. Running rigging renewed in 2024 including Dyneema main halyard. Vessel rigged for spinnaker/cruising chute including associated rigging, winch and Forespar twist'n'lock whisker pole. Backstay adjustor. Mainsail mounted in smart navy lazy jack bag on boom.
Comprehensive suit of sails including:

• Fully battened mainsail in Dimension Polyant Vectron 073 cloth with 3 reefs Rutgerson batten pockets and slides - Douthwaite Sails New 2024
• Sanders Vectron self tacking jib New 2020 with Harken blocks - Laundered and checked 2024
• Kemp 108% genoa - 2010
• Asymmetric cruising chute with snuffer

Navigation

• Plastimo bulkhead mounted compass
• Icom IC-M330GE DSC VHF with inbuilt GPS - New 2020
• Simrad VHF Cockpit speaker
• Raymarine ST60 Tri-Data Speed/Depth/Log
• Raymarine ST6002 Autopilot
• Raymarine ST70 Wind speed/direction
• Raymarine C70 GPS Chartplotter with digital sonar module and radar overlay
• Raymarine mast mounted 2Kw scanner
• Raymarine AIS 700 Class B Transceiver/Splitter - 2020
• Navionics card for UK, Ireland & Holland - 2019
• Navionics card for Europe West
• LED Masthead Tricolour
• LED Steaming light

Deck

• Simpson Lawrence manual anchor windlass with chain and warp gypsies
• Rocna 15Kg anchor - 2021
• 30m of 8mm chain and 30m 14mm anchor plait
• Mooring cleats at bow, stern and mid-ships
• Bathing ladder

Safety

• Manual bilge pump
• Electrical bilge pump
• 2x Fire extinguishers
• Fire blanket
• Danbuoy
• Horseshoe buoy

Canvas

• Sprayhood - New 2021
• Full cockpit enclosure with stainless steel frame, bimini and removable side and rear panels - NEW 2021
• Stack pack for mainsail with mast boot
• Dodgers with boat name

Miscellaneous

• Mooring warps
• Fenders
• Winch handles
• Hot & Cold Cockpit shower - 2021

Accommodation

Below decks is warm, welcoming and spacious with generous berths and storage options. Full standing headroom all the way to the bow cabin. The interior of the vessel was professionally fitted out by Select Yachts of Cornwall in 2007. The flooring is teak & holly laminate, the interior cabinet woodwork a combination of solid and veneered cherry. The upholstery is an attractive blue/grey. The interior is light and airy thanks to the numerous deck hatches and port lights. 12V LED deck lights and a red chart reading/night vision light above chart table. Vessel kept warm and dry by a Webasto diesel fired, blown hot air system with outlets in cabins, heads compartment and saloon.

The main cabin is accessed via the companionway. 4-steps down and you are in the main saloon. Immediately aft on the port side is the spacious heads. Jabsco marine toilet with 'Twist n Lock' handle. The pump and all sanitary hose was replaced in 2023. Moulded sink unit with hot and cold pressurised water with pull out shower head. Mirrored storage/vanity units and wet locker to rear. Shower sump tray with teak grate and sump pump. Shower pump replaced in 2023.

Returning to the main saloon and continuing on the port side you will find the chart table/navigation area. This is a linear space and has the added bonus of a tilt in and out chart seat. This is a useful space saving and keeps the space at the companionway steps clear. Chart table with chart storage, 12V switch panel, chart reading light and navigation aids. 2x mains 3-pin sockets beneath the chart table.

Moving forward you will find the main saloon with settee/berths either side of a triangular shaped saloon table with drop leaves and very handy storage drawers at the leading end. There are storage areas beneath the berths and deep loose storage behind the back rests.
In the bow is the V-berthed cabin which is equally suited to either a double or two individuals. There is a large hanging locker and additional storage beneath the berth itself. Opening deck hatch for light and ventilation. 12V reading/deck head light.

Returning to the main saloon and moving aft down the starboard side there is the L-shaped galley with the Hunter signature curved work space with circular stainless steel sink and hot and cold pressurised water. There is storage below and hull mounted cupboards for provisions and crockery. Gas fuelled Nelson oven with 2-burner hob and separate grill. Top loading fridge with drain and refrigeration plate.

Aft of the galley is the large aft cabin with huge double berth in which you sleep fore & aft or athwartships. 12V reading lights, hull port to rear and a hanging locker.

• Webasto cabin heating with outlets to all cabins - Serviced 2023
• Water tank with whale pump, pipework, filter, interior taps and cockpit shower - New 2021
• Curtains with matching scatter cushions - New 2023

Construction

GRP constructed yacht with twin, aerofoiled toed keels. Ice white high gloss topsides with navy coveline and boot top striping. Hull to deck join finished in D-fender rubbing strake. Solid GRP wide side decks finished in moulded non slip. Self bailing anchor locker in bow with vertical mounted windlass. Stainless steel stem head fitting with double roller. Stainless steel bow and stern rails conjoined with stainless steel stanchions and double set of guard wires. Large self bailing cockpit with tiller steering. Counter hung semi balanced rudder. Large cockpit locker on port side. Self draining and vented gas locker with new gas hoses in 2023.
Cockpit locker tops and cockpit sole finished in simulated teak.

• Lower rudder bearings renewed in 2024
• Hull topsides polished in 2024
• Hull epoxied from new
• Keels and rudder epoxied and copper coated in 2023
• Gas lines replaced in 2023 with certification

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.