Rustler 31
Tidy example
- Boat REF# · 347343
- LOA · 9.60m
- Year · 1980
- Construction · GRP
- Underwater profile · Long keel
- Berths · 4
- Engine · 1 x Diesel 25hp, Perkins Perama M25 (1988)
- Lying · Essex
Extra Details
| Designer | Holman & Pye |
|---|---|
| Builder | Maltings Boats |
| Lying | Essex |
| Fuel capacity | 70.0 ltr (15.4 G) Total - 1 Tanks |
| Water capacity | 70.0 ltr (15.4 G) Total - 1 Tanks |
| Last survey | 26/07/2018 |
Mechanical
| Engine | 1 x Diesel 25hp |
|---|---|
| Engine make and model | Perkins Perama M25 (1988) |
| Engine Hours | Not Recorded |
| Engine Cooled | Indirect |
| Steering | Tiller |
| Drive | Shaft |
| Prop(s) | 3 bladed |
| Fuel consumption (approx) | Not Recorded |
| Cruising speed (approx) | 5 knots |
| Max speed (approx) | 6 knots |
| Engine spares |
|---|
Engine fitted new in 1988 and refurbished, in 2012
Engine last serviced, in 2025
Hurth HBW Gearbox
Maximum fuel consumption, of 2 litres/hour
New and boxed anode available
Darglow Featherstream propellor, new in 2023
Old 3 bladed fixed pitch propeller available
Manecraft Deep Sea shaft seal, in 2023
Sterling Pro4-step float battery charger, installed, in 2012
2 x Numax 110AH deep cycle leisure batteries, in 2023
240V supplying hard wired battery charger, immersion heater and 2 x 13Amp sockets
240V RCD fitted
LED lighting to the saloon
Dimensions
| LOA | 9.60m |
|---|---|
| LWL | 7.32m |
| Beam | 2.70m |
| Draft Min | 1.70m |
| Draft Max | 1.70m |
| Displacement | 5,200kg (11,466.0lbs) |
| Headroom | 1.78m |
| Storage | Ashore |
Rig
Sloop rigged Z Spars Aluminium spars (1985) with stainless steel standing rigging (2012)
Sails
| Mainsail | Crusader - Slab (2022) Stack Pack, Fully Battened, Lazy Jacks, 3 Reefs |
|---|---|
| Headsail | Crusader - Furling (2012) |
| Other sails | Main (1992) |
| Spinnaker gear |
|---|
Stack Pack and Lazy Jacks, new in 2022
Running rigging halyards replaced, in 2019
Furling Genoa, is 140% with padded luff and new UV strip, in 2023
Seldon Furlex 200S, replaced, in 2012
Spinnaker (unused in current ownership)
Electrical Systems
12 volt battery, 240 shore power voltage, 2 batteries charged by: engine, shore power
Construction
| Construction | GRP |
|---|---|
| Underwater profile | Long keel |
| Finish | Paint finish |
Encapsulated keel
Copper coat applied, in 2012. Renewed to the keel and the rudder, in 2024
New hull anode available
Stainless steel fuel tank replaced, in 2012
Water tank, professionally made of Hovercraft skirt material, replaced, in 2012
Paraffin tank, 4.5litres
Hull paint; Two-pack Blue RAL 5013
Deck paint; Hempel Multicoat White
Non slip paint; Kiwi Grip
Seacocks replaced, in 2012
Accommodation
| Total # of berths | 4 |
|---|---|
| No. of double berths | 1 |
| No. of single berths | 2 |
| Cabin(s) | 1 |
| Handbasin | 1 |
| Shower | 1 |
| Heads | 1 heads (Manual) |
Taylors Paraffin cooker, serviced in 2024
Jabsco automatic continuous duty water pump, replaced, in 2017
Autoterm 5KW diesel fuelled water heater, installed in 2022, which heats the calorifier (microprocessor controlled)
Helios 400 hot air blower in the saloon, supplied from Autoterm heater
Blakes Lavac heads, replaced in 2012, with stainless steel basin with mixer tap shower
All cushions and upholstery replaced, in 2012
Custom made bedding
Cool box
2 burner spirit cooker/stove
Accommodation
| Cooker/stove | |
|---|---|
| Grill | |
| Oven | |
| Sink | |
| Carpet | |
| Cabin heating | |
| Pressurised water system | |
| Hot water system | |
| Non-Smokers |
Taylors Paraffin cooker, serviced in 2024
Jabsco automatic continuous duty water pump, replaced, in 2017
Autoterm 5KW diesel fuelled water heater, installed in 2022, which heats the calorifier (microprocessor controlled)
Helios 400 hot air blower in the saloon, supplied from Autoterm heater
Blakes Lavac heads, replaced in 2012, with stainless steel basin with mixer tap shower
All cushions and upholstery replaced, in 2012
Custom made bedding
Cool box
2 burner spirit cooker/stove
Deck Gear
| Sprayhood | |
|---|---|
| Warps | |
| Fenders | |
| Boathook | |
| Instrument Covers |
2 halyard winches
4 sheet winches
Electric Lofrans windlass
2 anchors
(Delta)
+ I x reefing winch on the mast
Delta 10KG anchor, with 50m of chain, in 2012
Unused kedge Fortress Guardian G-16, 3.8KG anchor, with 5m chain and 20m Multiplat rope
Lofrans Dorado 700W 12V Windlass, refurbished, in 2012, new motor, in 2019 and new foot pedals, in 2025
Sprayhood new, in 2012
Fitted cockpit cushions
(Aquafax lightweight inflatable dinghy and Honda 2.3 hp, aircooled, outboard engine, available for separate negotiation)
Nav Equipment
| Compass | |
|---|---|
| Speed | |
| Log | |
| Wind | |
| VHF DSC radio | |
| Chart plotter | |
| Autopilot | |
| Navigation lights | |
| Echo sounder | |
| Radar Reflector |
Raymarine instruments fitted, in 2022, including:
Raymarine i50 masthead wind anemometer
Raymarine i50 wind, log and depth displays, in the cockpit
Standard Horizon CP180 Chartplotter and integrated Avansea AIS receiver, new in 2012
ICOM M402 VHF DSC radio, new in 2012
Navico Tiller Pilot, new in 2012
Emergency Nav lights
Emergency VHF aerial
Safety Equipment
| Carbon Monoxide detector | |
|---|---|
| Liferaft | |
| Life buoys | |
| EPIRB 406MHz | |
| Boarding ladder | |
| Emergency steering |
2 bilge pumps (1 manual / 1 Electric)
Plastimo Cruiser liferaft, due service in 2028
GME MT 403 EPIRB, new in 2012, serviced in 2019 (due new battery in April 2026)
Jackstays port and starboard
Spare Tiller, in 2017
Cockpit strongpoints, for lifelines
Fire extinguishers
Fire blanket
Broker's Comments
Boatshed Essex are pleased to be presenting this lovely example of a Rustler 31. With the reputation of seaworthiness and as a fast long distance cruiser, based on the earlier Twister design.
This version is definitely a delight and has been well loved and cared for in this ownership and also underwent a refit in the previous ownership.
The deep cockpit with voluminous lockers, plenty of seating and wide side decks, provide plenty of space on deck. It’s well equipped, as detailed and includes, a Liferaft, EPRIRB, Stack Pack and Lazy Jacks, Raymarine instrumentation and electric Windlass.
The interior is tidy, comfortable and well appointed. The open saloon with drop leaf table, also provides 2 single berths if needed for guests. There is a separate navigation station, opposite a galley, with hot and cold water and also the addition of heating. The separate heads and forward double berth provides the extra comfort needed for cruising.
If you have any questions or would like to arrange a personal viewing, 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?
Since 2018
Why are you selling her?
To purchase a bigger yacht
Where have you sailed her?
East coast