Binks Spencer 31
Currency
Length
31' 0" - 9.45m
Vessel Location
Whyalla South Australia
Launch Year
1976 approximate
Hull Material
Fibreglass/GRP
31' cruiser-racer, masthead sloop, monohull fixed keel, excellent condition, well maintained, fully equipped, many extras, sailed regularly, no damage history. Set up for single-handed (solo) operation if desired. Boat in survey, report available on request. Antifouled in Feb 2026.
Engine (Yanmar diesel), new in 20219, serviced regularly, excellent condition, 165 hrs total running time.
Many spares, extra equipment, consumables and materials included in price. A complete sailing package, ready to go.
Reluctant sale for health reasons. Call for more info.
Engine (Yanmar diesel), new in 20219, serviced regularly, excellent condition, 165 hrs total running time.
Many spares, extra equipment, consumables and materials included in price. A complete sailing package, ready to go.
Reluctant sale for health reasons. Call for more info.
Price
AU $15,000 Or nearest offer
Vessel Name
Alice's Venture
Launch Year
1976 approximate
Length
31' 0" - 9.45m
Beam
3.0 m
Draft
1.5 m
Displacement
4 t (approx)
Keel / Ballast
Fixed keel
Vessel Location
Whyalla South Australia
Region
South Australia
Use
Leisure
HIN
AU-TSA02775W ED7
Registration
PL44S
Rego Expiry
31/10/2026
Builder
Binks Marine, Adelaide 1976
Hull Material
Fibreglass/GRP
Decks Material
Fibreglass
Engine
3-cyl diesel inboard, 29 hp, heat exchanger cooling system. Engine brand-new in 2019,165 hrs total running time, serviced regularly by professional
Engine Make
Yanmar
Number Engines
1
Horsepower
29
Fuel Type
Diesel : Yanmar, diesel, 3-cyl, 29 hp
Engine Hours
155
Engine Hours (2nd Engine)
N/a
Fuel Consumption
2 Lph at high cruise power
Max Speed
8 kn
Cruise Speed
6 kn (fuel consumption < 2 Lph)
Propulsion
Inboard Shaft Drive : Fixed pitch prop. Forward, neutral, and reverse gears
Genset
No
Fuel
35 L
Water
200 L in two flexible bladders underfloor
Dinghy
No
Outboard
No
Covers
For the binnacle and helm (wheel). Boom bag, dodger, Bimini
Accommodation
Fully enclosed cabin with 6 ft (1.83 m) stand-up headroom, equipped with ventilation fans and lights throughout. Two full-length settees, centre folding saloon table. Vanity sink with freshwaer tap. Toilet compartment with flushing head (waste discharge overboard). 55 L fridge
Cabins
No
Berths
Sleeps 6, in vee-berth (2 persons), quarter berths (2), port and starboard settees in saloon (2)
Shower
No
Toilet
Flush type, fixed installation, in separate comparment for privacy
Entertainment
No
Air-Con
No
Galley
2-burner gas stove on gimbals. Galley sink with fresh water pump. Plenty of storage space
Refrigeration
Built-in 55 L fridge (min temp 4 deg C), 12 VDC
Freezer
No
Stove
Gas with 2 Bunsen burners, mehylated spirits, gimballed
Water-Maker
No
Hot Water
No
Ground Tackle
Main and spare anchors (3 different types with 20m chains and long warps), electric windlass
Safety Gear
Side safety railings. Deck lifelines. Lifejackets & harness with leash
Bilge Pumps
One automatic electric 12 V bilge pump plus 1 manually-operated Whale pump. Two hand-operated pumps.
Life Raft
Plastimo, 4-man (available at extra cost)
Epirb
406 MHz, expiry 2029
Life Jackets
6 PFD in date
Flares
Yes
Fire Protection
4 portable extinguishers (all seviceable). Two fire detectors in cabin. Two fire blankets
Electrics
Yes (12 V). Three marine batteries (2 house, 1 for engine starting) all new in 2025
Electronics / Navigation
AIS. Chart plotter. Depth sounder. Auto helm. VHF marine transceiver (fixed installation). GPS (fixed installation)
Sail Inventory
Genoa (new 2019) on roller furler. Main (new 2018). Spinnaker with pole and all gear. Storm jibs #2 and #3. Whisker pole
Mast / Rigging
Standing rigging s/s (new 2018). Spars inspected and and running rigging, new in 2018
Deck Gear
Yes, all good condition (recently serviced), set up for single-handed sailing from the cockpit. Boarding ladder and swim platform at stern. Two-person inflatable dinghy (overhauled, in date)
Presentation
Remarks
Boat in survey to Dec 2029. Antifouled Feb 2026. Hull excellent condition, no osmosis. Prop good condition (new 2019). Three lead-acid 12V AGM batteries (2 house, 1 for engine starting, all new in Jan 2025), coupled together, solar panel recharger. Boat is berthed in Whyalla marina. Fully nsured. Lots of extra gear (consumables, paint, materials, spare parts, etc) included in price
CONTACT DETAILS
Name
Michael
Telephone
Whyalla South Australia
Australia
Australia