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1988 Sunseeker PORTOFINO 31

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Specifications

Make Sunseeker
Model PORTOFINO 31
Year 1988
Length 32.0ft (9.8m)
Beam 3.30m
Draft 0.99m
Hull Material Glass Reinforced Plastic
Engine Twin Volvo Penta AD41 Diesel Engines, 1462 hours approx
Fuel Type diesel
Location Falmouth United Kingdom

Equipment & Extras

LOA
32ft/10m
BEAM
3.30m (10'10")
Hull
Glass Reinforced Plastic
Make
Sunseeker
Name
Columbian Crew
Year
1988
Class
Performance Power
DRAFT
0.99m (3'3")
Drive
Outdrives
Model
PORTOFINO 31
Berths
4
Cabins
2
Engine
Twin Diesel
Layout
Sports
Headroom
approx 1.72m (5'8")
ELECTRICS
12 volt system supplied by 4 M135 Numax batteries NEW 2024 Switched & charged by engine alternators. 240v shore power with cable.
Upholstery
Dark Grey below deck
Ancasta Ref
47380
DISPLACEMENT
5,080kg (11,200lbs)
Engine hours
1462 hours approx
WATER SYSTEM
Pressurised hot & cold water system to galley & heads compartment. Water heated by engine calorifier.
Fuel capacity
approx 501 litres (110 gallons)
GROUND TACKLE
Bruce 10kg anchor with chain Electric anchor windlass with remote control Self-stow bow roller
Last serviced
June 2025
NAVIGATION AIDS
Garmin GPS Map 750 Ritchie Steering compass Hummingbird 170 fish finder/transducer Log/Speed Echo sounder Standard horizon VHF
SAFETY EQUIPMENT
2 x manual fire extinguishers Auto fire extinguisher
GENERAL EQUIPMENT
Horn 2 x automatic bilge pumps Navigation lights Stainless steel pulpit & side rails Boarding ladder Bathing platform with shower Warps & fenders Clock & barometer
Calorifier capacity
approx 22 litres (5 gallons)
Fresh water capacity
approx 160 litres (35 gallons)
  • Self draining cockpit
  • Stainless steel framed windscreen
  • Cable operated power steering
  • Cockpit seating
  • Sunbed
  • Twin double helm seats
  • Forward V’ seating that converts into a berth
  • Removable table (saloon)
  • Overhead hatch for ventilation
  • Portlights for ventilation
  • Ceiling lighting
  • 2-burner gas cooker
  • 12v fridge
  • Galley sink
  • Storage cabinets (galley)
  • Marine WC
  • Handbasin
  • Shower
  • 2 Removable tables (cockpit)
  • Option to convert to sunpad area
  • Bathing platform
  • Snap davits
  • Fully enclosed cockpit canopy
  • Double Benched pilot and copilot seat
  • Side power Bow thruster
  • Bennett trim tabs
  • Duo-props
  • Full engine instrumentation
  • 12 volt system
  • 4 M135 Numax batteries NEW 2024
  • Engine alternators
  • 240v shore power with cable
  • Pressurised hot & cold water system
  • Water heated by engine calorifier
  • Garmin GPS Map 750
  • Ritchie Steering compass
  • Hummingbird 170 fish finder/transducer
  • Log/Speed
  • Echo sounder
  • Standard horizon VHF
  • Bruce 10kg anchor with chain
  • Electric anchor windlass with remote control
  • Self-stow bow roller
  • Horn
  • 2 x automatic bilge pumps
  • Navigation lights
  • Stainless steel pulpit & side rails
  • Boarding ladder
  • Bathing platform with shower
  • Warps & fenders
  • Clock & barometer
  • 2 x manual fire extinguishers
  • Auto fire extinguisher

Description

This Sunseeker Portofino 31 built in 1988 remains a beloved classic: a stylish, well-built British express cruiser that balances sporty performance with comfortable accommodations. Columbian Crew is well presented and equipped with twin Volvo Penta AD41 diesel engines, good cockpit space and roomy accommodation. Recently launched and ready for the season. She would make for a great weekend cruiser or a charming classic to enjoy for years to come. SUNSEEKER PORTOFINO 31 built in 1988 Sports cruiser by Sunseeker Power Boats, Poole. CONSTRUCTION: White GRP hull and deck Grey superstructure Yellow detailing/cove line Self draining cockpit Stainless steel framed windscreen Cable operated power steering Cockpit seating & sunbed Twin double helm seats. SLEEPS 4 IN CABIN AND SALOON Headroom approx 1.72m (5'8") Dark Grey upholstery below deck. SALOON Forward V’ seating that converts into a berth Removable table Overhead hatch & portlights for ventilation Ceiling lighting. GALLEY Galley area with 2-burner gas cooker 12v fridge Galley sink Storage cabinets. HEADS Heads compartment with marine WC Handbasin & shower. COCKPIT 2 Removable tables Option to convert to sunpad area Bathing platform Snap davits Fully enclosed cockpit canopy. HELM Double Benched pilot and copilot seat. TWIN VOLVO PENTA AD41 DIESEL ENGINES Side power Bow thruster Bennett trim tabs Outdrives with Duo-props Full engine instrumentation. Engine hours: 1462 hours approx Last serviced: June 2025. ELECTRICS: 12 volt system supplied by 4 M135 Numax batteries NEW 2024 Switched & charged by engine alternators. 240v shore power with cable. TANKAGE: Fuel capacity approx 501 litres (110 gallons) Fresh water capacity approx 160 litres (35 gallons) Calorifier capacity approx 22 litres (5 gallons). WATER SYSTEM: Pressurised hot & cold water system to galley & heads compartment. Water heated by engine calorifier. NAVIGATION AIDS: Garmin GPS Map 750 Ritchie Steering compass Hummingbird 170 fish finder/transducer Log/Speed Echo sounder Standard horizon VHF. GROUND TACKLE: Bruce 10kg anchor with chain Electric anchor windlass with remote control Self-stow bow roller. GENERAL EQUIPMENT: Horn 2 x automatic bilge pumps Navigation lights Stainless steel pulpit & side rails Boarding ladder Bathing platform with shower Warps & fenders Clock & barometer. SAFETY EQUIPMENT 2 x manual fire extinguishers Auto fire extinguisher. A 1988 Sunseeker Portofino 31 — a classic British express cruiser with elegant lines and a social cockpit, perfect for weekend getaways. With twin Volvo Penta AD41 engines and smooth EVC throttles. Navigational systems include Garmin GPS Map 750 and reliable instrumentation. The versatile cabin layout offers a forward V-berth, aft double cabin, galley, and enclosed head with shower. Deck enhancements include a full cockpit canopy trim tabs, swim platform with snap davits, and modern comforts such as fridge, and electric windlass. A great example of its era.

Change History

2 events tracked

Location changed from | Falmouth United Kingdom to Falmouth United Kingdom

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Monthly Running Costs (estimated)

Mooring / berthing £317
Insurance £38
Maintenance £65
Fuel £292
Running costs subtotal £711/mo
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£1,006
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Finance 29% Running costs 71%
Total Interest
£9,871
Total Cost (finance)
£39,871

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