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1978 Rustler 31

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Specifications

Make Rustler
Model 31
Year 1978
Length 31.4ft (9.6m)
Beam 2.74m
Draft 1.68m
Hull Material GRP
Engine Yanmar 3YM30 marine diesel engine (2015) 29hp @ 3,200rpm 3 cylinder, naturally aspirated, indirectly cooled Kanzaki mechanical reversing marine gearbox RCD2/EPA Tier 3 compliant Single lever morse control, 338 hours
Fuel Type diesel
Location Argyll, United Kingdom

Equipment & Extras

LOA
9.58m
LWL
7.32m
Beam
2.74m
Fuel
diesel
Name
TAKA
Year
1978
Draft
1.68m
Lying
Argyll, United Kingdom
Price
£14,950
Category
Sail
Designer
C.R, Holman
Keel Type
Long Keel
Reference
2973607
New or Used
Used
Sale Status
Available
Displacement
5791kg
Engine Hours
338
Fuel Capacity
87l
Hull Construction
GRP
Manufacturer/Model
Rustler 31
Drinking Water Capacity
90l
  • Yanmar 3YM30 (29hp) marine diesel engine (2015)
  • Darglow FeatherStream 3-blade feathering propellor
  • Autohelm ST4000 tiller pilot system
  • Hydrovane VXA2D windvane self-steering gear
  • Tacktick MN100-2 navigation instruments
  • Standard Horizon Quantum DSC VHF with RAM4 control mic
  • Stainless steel standing rigging (2021)
  • Profurl roller reefing system on forestay (2021)
  • Volvo Penta type dripless shaft seal
  • Hardwood tiller steering
  • Transom hung rudder
  • Single-engine driven alternator (12vDC, 124amp)
  • Single deck mounted solar panel
  • Solar charge controller
  • 230vAC Halfords mobile battery charger
  • Analogue voltmeter and ammeter
  • Manual Bilge Pump
  • Electric Bilge Pump
  • Self-draining gas locker
  • Two diesel tanks (TekTanks 2016)
  • Stainless steel fresh water tank
  • Magnetic Compass
  • Plastimo Neptune 2000 gas cooker
  • Stainless steel sink
  • 230vAC toaster
  • Talamex manual marine toilet
  • Solid fuel, bulkhead-mounted stove
  • LED bulbs fitted
  • Deck stepped, single spreader, masthead sloop rig
  • Silver anodised alloy mast and spars
  • Removable inner forestay
  • Slab reefing mainsail
  • Block and tackle kicker
  • Spinnaker pole
  • Lazyjacks
  • 2x Lewmar 40 self-tailing, two-speed primary winches
  • 2x Gibb 6 single-speed secondary winches
  • 1x Lewmar 16 two-speed mast mounted halyard winch
  • 1x Lewmar 8 single-speed mast mounted halyard winch
  • 1x Gibb 6 single-speed mast mounted reefing winch
  • White Dacron fully battened slab reefing mainsail (2014)
  • White Dacron roller reefing Genoa with blue UV Strip (2013)
  • White Dacron hank-on Working Jib
  • Hank-on Storm Jib
  • Stackpack type mainsail cover with mast boot and lazyjacks
  • Sprayhood
  • Spray dodgers
  • 35lb CQR anchor on 60m chain rode
  • Simpson Lawrence Hyspeed manual windlass
  • Mooring Warps
  • Fenders
  • Double bow roller
  • Stainless steel pulpit
  • Stainless steel guardwires
  • Stainless steel samsom post
  • Alloy deck mounted mooring cleats
  • Hardwood grabrails
  • U-shaped cockpit bench seating
  • Boarding ladder
  • Anchor light
  • Masthead tri-colour
  • Steaming light
  • Low-level running lights
  • 4 Person cannister liferaft
  • Horseshoe Lifebuoy
  • Danbuoy
  • Fire blanket

Description

Designed by Kim Holman in the mid 1960's the Rustler 31 was a development of his earlier and very successful Twister 28. Over the decades the design has built a reputation as a fast and safe offshore passage maker with examples scattered all over the globe. TAKA is a MkII example of this popular design and benefits from a higher quality internal fit out than earlier examples. With 2021 survey report available on request she is priced to sell with her inventory highlights including: Yanmar 3YM30 (29hp) marine diesel engine, just 338hrs of running (2015) Darglow FeatherStream 3-blade feathering propellor Autohelm ST4000 tiller pilot system Hydrovane VXA2D windvane self-steering gear Tacktick MN100-2 navigation instruments Standard Horizon Quantum DSC VHF with RAM4 control mic Stainless steel standing rigging, fully replaced in 2021 Profurl roller reefing system on forestay (2021) The Rustler 31 TAKA is a well-equipped, long-keeled offshore cruising yacht, competitively priced and an ideal first boat for a young family. Lying afloat at Kilmelford Yacht Haven, she is available for immediate viewing by appointment. CONSTRUCTION Hull Construction: Single-piece GRP moulded hull. Full-length encapsulated ballast keel Heavy weight hand consolidated monolythic hull laminate. GRP formed internal stiffening members Plywood bulkheads glassed to hull Deck & Superstructure Construction: Single piece GRP moulded hull incorporating coachroof superstructure and self-draining cockpit Heavy weight hand consolidated laminate. Painted non-slip panels to finish decks and cockpit. Teak cockpit sole grating Keel & Rudder: Full-length encapsulated ballast keel Full-depth transom hung rudder MACHINERY Engine & gearbox: Yanmar 3YM30 marine diesel engine (2015) 29hp @ 3,200rpm 3 cylinder, naturally aspirated, indirectly cooled Kanzaki mechanical reversing marine gearbox RCD2/EPA Tier 3 compliant Single lever morse control Maintenance & Performance: Engine last serviced winter 2024/25 Recorded engine hours – 338hrs Cruising speed 5kts Propulsion & Steering: Stainless steel prop shaft Volvo Penta type dripless shaft seal Darglow FeatherStream 3-blade feathering propellor Hardwood tiller steering Transom hung rudder Autopilot: Autohelm ST4000 tiller pilot system Self-Steering Gear: Hydrovane VXA2D windvane self-steering gear Transom mounted ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS Voltage systems: 12VDC onboard power system 230vAC shore power system Extensive re-wiring of 12vDC systems and installation of new switch panels in 2010 Shore Power: Basic shore power system Single 16-amp connection point Extension cable to connect to shore supply Single 3 pin socket at chart table Battery Banks: Engine Battery – 1x 12vDC, 110Ah, lead acid Domestic Battery – 1x 12vDC, 110Ah, lead acid Alternator: Single-engine driven alternator, 12vDC, 124amp Solar Panel: Single deck mounted panel Solar charge controller Charger: 230vAC Halfords mobile battery charger Battery Monitor: Analogue voltmeter and ammeter at switch panel PLUMBING Fresh Water: Manually pumped cold water only system Manually pumped tap at galley sink Manually pumpe tap in heads Bilge Pumps: Manual Bilge Pump Electric Bilge Pump Gas System: Self-draining gas locker in cockpit to hold two 4.5kg calor gas bottles TANKAGE Fuel: Two diesel tanks Both tanks custom built by TekTanks in 2016 57ltr capacity main tank 25ltr capacity reserve tank 3 additional fuel cans Fresh Water: Single fresh water tank Stainless steel tank construction Approximate total capacity 90ltrs NAVIGATION & COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT On Deck: Depth/Log – Tacktick MN100-2 Wind – Tacktick MN100-2 Magnetic Compass Communications Equipment: DSC VHF – Standard Horizon Quantum DSC VHF with RAM4 control mic handset for cockpit DOMESTIC EQUIPMENT Galley: Galley Stove – Plastimo Neptune 2000 gas cooker, two burner, grill and oven, gimbal mounted Stainless steel sink Manually pumped fresh water faucet 230vAC toaster Selection of cutlery and galley equipment Heads: Toilet – Talamex manual marine toilet Wash hand basin Manually pumped cold water tap Heating: Solid fuel, bulkhead-mounted stove Lighting: Overhead lighting throughout interior Bulkhead mounted reading lights in saloon and forward cabin All light fittings replaced in 2010 re-wire. Majority of fittings have LED bulbs fitted ACCOMMODATION Summary of Accommodation: Forward cabin with two berths Heads Saloon providing two berths and pilot berth Galley Nav station with quarter berth Accommodation Finish: Traditional timber built interior Plywood bulkheads finished in white paint Furniture joinery or hardwood veneered plywood with solid timber trims Foam backed vinyl lining hull in forward cabin Foam back vinyl to finish head lining. Description of Accommodation from Forward: Forward Cabin: Two single berths in V-berth layout, infill section to create double berth Storage drawers and lockers provided beneath aft end of bunks Large opening deck hatch Access to chain locker forward Heads: Heads compartment to port aft of forward cabin. Inboard facing manual marine toilet located outboard. Counter top with inset wash hand basin located aft Vanity lockers outboard of heads. Selection of hanging and storage lockers opposite Saloon: Bench settees to port and starboard sides. Both settees converting to bunks with lee cloths Trotter boxes extending length of bunks forward Selection of storage lockers provided outboard of settee backs Clock and barometer mounted on main bulkhead Galley: Located to port of companionway. Gimbal mounted galley stove outboard forward Section of worktop aft with inset stainless steel sink. Crockery and general storage lockers outboard of galley stove. Nav Station: To starboard of companionway. Removable aft facing chart table with dedicated navigators seat Ships switch panel and VHF mounted outboard of navigators seating with selection of storage lockers aft Compact quarter berth extending aft along starboard side DECK EQUIPMENT Rig: Deck stepped, single spreader, masthead sloop rig. Silver anodised alloy mast and spars. Stainless steel standing rigging, fully replaced in 2021 Profurl roller reefing system on forestay (2021) Removable inner forestay Slab reefing mainsail Block and tackle kicker Spinnaker pole Lazyjacks Winches: Primary Winches – 2x Lewmar 40, self-tailing, two-speed Secondary Winches – 2x Gibb 6, single-speed Mast Mounted Halyard Winches – 1x Lewmar 16, two-speed 1x Lewmar 8, single-speed Mast Mounted Reefing Winch – 1x Gibb 6, single-speed Sails: Mainsail – White Dacron, fully battened, slab reefing, lightly used (2014) Genoa – White Dacron, blue UV Strip, roller reefing, lightly used (2013) Working Jib – White Dacron, hank-on, sets on removable forestay Storm Jib – Hank-on, sets on removable forestay Canvas Work: Mainsail Cover – stackpack type cover with mast boot and lazyjacks Sprayhood Spray dodgers Anchoring & Mooring: Bower Anchor – 35lb CQR anchor on 60m chain rode Manual Windlass – Simpson Lawrence Hyspeed manual windlass Mooring Warps – Selection Fenders – Selection General: Double bow roller Stainless steel pulpit Deck mounted alloy stanchions supporting double tier stainless steel guardwires Stainless steel samsom post on foredeck Simpson Lawarence manual marine windlass on foredeck Alloy deck mounted mooring cleats forward, midships and aft Hardwood grabrails running length of coachroof Primary and secondary winches mounted on cockpit coamings U-shaped cockpit bench seating with cockpit lockers beneath port and starboard seating Boarding ladder SAFTEY EQUIPMENT: General note on safety equipment: Any safety equipment such as liferafts, Epirbs, fire extinguishers and flares etc. are usually personal to the current owner(s) and if being left on-board as part of the sale of a used vessel may require routine servicing, replacement, or changing to meet a new owners specific needs. Navigation Lights: Anchor light Masthead tri-colour Steaming light Low-level running lights Life saving: Liferaft – 4 Person cannister raft. Service was due May 2025 Horseshoe Lifebuoy Danbuoy Fire blanket DISCLAIMER In this case we are acting as brokers only. The Owner is not selling in the course of a business. whilst every care has been taken in their preparation , the correctness of these particulars is not guaranteed. The Purchaser is strongly advised to check the particulars and where appropriate at their expense to employ a qualified Marine Surveyor to carry out a survey and/or to have an engine trial conducted which if conducted by us shall not imply any liability for such engine on our part. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice. Unless otherwise stated on the published sales specification the following presumptions are made: Shaft seal or sail drive diaphragms are more than 5 years old. Fuel, gas hoses and gas regulators are more than 5 years old. The vessel doesn’t currently have a GasSafe certificate issued within the last 5 years. Standing rigging and sails are more than 10 years old.

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Monthly Running Costs (estimated)

Mooring / berthing £310
Insurance £19
Maintenance £35
Fuel £67
Running costs subtotal £430/mo
True Monthly Cost
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Total Interest
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Total Cost (finance)
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