Wraparound windscreen
gives brilliant visibility
from the helm.
Big windows mean
that there is loads of
light in the saloon.
Grip and go! the 31 handles
outstandingly and gives you real
confidence in its sea-going capabilities.
single handed crewing is
easy thanks to the sliding
side door and deep decks.
upper helm position is
basic but is a great place
to drive the boat from.
naturally to hand. There is also space for a 12in plotter after a hard day driving through the chop. The only issue for
bang in front of the helmsman. an extended cruise may be the lack of storage, especially with
The wheelhouse isn’t huge and soon starts to feel a little three people staying in this cabin. The forward cabin doesn’t
crowded with more than four people on board but the two have room to stand next to the berth so the occupants will
skylights, big side windows and twin sliding doors ensure have to get changed in the galley. At least the cabins are at
everyone gets a good view out as well as plenty of fresh air different ends of the boat with the saloon in between, so
and natural light. The table slides up to the ceiling when privacy shouldn’t be too much of an issue.
not in use to give the crew more space to move around. The The galley area may only be big enough for a banquet of
L-shaped seating also has a few party tricks up its sleeve bacon sandwiches but the basics are there and neat storage
including an aft bench that lifts away to give better access to solutions like the bespoke fiddles for glass and crockery
the aft cabin and a forward section that swivels to become under the helm seat provide back-up for the galley’s main
a navigator’s seat. The system is a little clumsy though drawers. The heads opposite has the benefit of full standing
compared to the beautifully engineered cantilever system headroom and a proper shower head, not a pull-out tap.
that nimbus use.
The amount of sleeping accommodation is a pleasant Out on the water
surprise on board the 31. As expected there’s a double-vee With all the hype about the hull and the lofty standard set
berth forward but the aft cabin boasts a very generous by its remarkable little sister, the 31 had a lot to live up to.
double to port as well as a single berth to starboard. Chuck But boy does it deliver! The 370hp Volvo Penta d6 doesn’t
in over 6ft of headroom and you’ve got a great place to retire provide blistering pace but progress is swift and effortless.
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