Description

'Ghost', a real head turner Beneteau Oceanis 331 Clipper with standard fin (bulb) keel, wheel steering, and spade rudder has spacious accommodation and a good inventory including sprayhood, full canopy bimini, solar panel, full suite of Raymarine navigation equipment to include radar, hot water, anchor windlass and cabin heating.  A very cruiser friendly furling main system refreshed in 2025. Lying Weymouth Marina, Dorset.

Extensive upgrade works to include:
• 2025 New Standing Rigging
• 2025 New Furling Mainsail (Rolly Tasker)
• New stainless steel guardrail
• Rudder bearing renewal

Mechanical:
Located behind the companionway steps is an original Volvo MD2030 three cylinder 29HP Diesel engine. Electric start. Freshwater cooled. Shaft drive to a 3 bladed Darglow Featherstream propeller with rope cutter. 
Single lever control. 
70 litre plastic fuel tank giving an approximate 250 mile range at 5 knot cruising speed. Maximum speed 7.5 knots. 
An ignition panel is at the pedestal with rev counter and fuel gauge. 
Extensive service history - last serviced in December 2025.
Cutlass bearing and Volvo shaft seal replaced in 2025
Eberspacher diesel fired cabin heating system with 2 outlets (Saloon and Aft Cabin)

Tankage:
Fuel - 70L
Water - 2 x 200L

Electrical:
4x 12v Batteries (3x Domestic and 1 x engine)
240v Shorepower 
Battery charger
Fixed solar panel for off grid cruising
240v sockets
Inverter

Water System:
Pressurised hot and cold water system, heated by immersion heater and via calorifier off the engine. 

Rigging:
Fractional rigged sloop with single spreader rig. Deck stepped anodised Z-Spar furling aluminium mast and boom.
Stainless steel rigging (forestay, babystay, lower shrouds, upper shrouds, twin backstays)  - Replaced in March 2025.
Running rigging all in sound condition
Rod kicker 
All lines led aft including main furling lines
Genoa furler with drum above deck 

Winches:
2 x Lewmar ST16 Halyard winches
2 x Lewmar ST40 Genoa winches

Sails:
1 x Furling Mainsail (Roly Tasker 2025)
1 x Furling Genoa with UV sacrificial strip (2025 refurbishment)
1 x Storm Jib
1 x Cruising Chute
1 x Previous Furling Mainsail (ideal for Winter sailing)

Navigation:
Compass
B & G DSC VHF with B & G Bluetooth remote handheld
Raymarine i70s Tridata - log/depth/speed
Raymarne i70s Wind system
Raymarine ST6002 Wheelpilot 
Raymarine radar coupled to E80 Chartplotter
Garmin Chartplotter positioned on the helm
AIS

Deck:
Quick electric anchor windlass with foot switches and switch at the helm.
Anchor with 70m of 10mm chain and warp
Sugar scoop transom
Cockpit shower
Wooden cockpit table 
Mooring warps
Fenders
Flagpole
Jack stays

Safety:
Shaft disc rope cutter 
1 x Manual bilge pump 
1 x Electric bilge pump
Fire extinguishers
Life raft (needs a service)
Smoke detector
CO2 detector
AIS

Canvas:
Sprayhood
Bimini full canopy
Binnacle cover

Accommodation:
The Beneteau Oceanis 331 owner clipper layout is one of Beneteau’s most popular mid-size cruisers for its year, offering an ideal balance of comfortable accommodation, easy handling, and strong sailing performance. The clever design maximises space and light, making her a versatile yacht for both coastal cruising and extended passages.

6 berths in 2 cabins plus the saloon with approx. 6'3" max. headroom

Deck & Cockpit:
The Oceanis 331 features a spacious, well-protected aft cockpit with comfortable seating for family or crew. The wheel steering and aft swim platform with a fold-down ladder make for easy access to the water. All control lines are led aft to the cockpit for safe, short-handed sailing. Wide side decks, stainless steel guardrails, and grab handles provide safe movement around the deck.

Saloon:
Below deck, the bright and airy saloon benefits from generous headroom and large deckhead windows, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. A U-shaped dinette with a folding table sits to starboard, comfortably seating up to six, while a settee berth to port provides additional seating or an occasional berth. Ample storage is integrated behind and beneath the seating. Beautiful Blue and White stripped upholstery. Curtains.

Galley:
The L-shaped galley, located to port at the base of the companionway, is equipped with everything needed for comfortable cruising. It includes a two-burner gas hob and oven, top-loading 150L refrigerator, stainless steel sink with pressurised hot and cold water, and plentiful storage for provisions.

Navigation Area:
To port is the chart table and navigation area, featuring an electrical control panel, VHF, E80 Chartplotter and space for charts and instruments — perfectly positioned for ease of use at sea.

Cabins:
The Oceanis 331 typically features two double cabins:

-Forward Cabin: A comfortable V-berth with shelving, hanging locker, and opening hatch for ventilation.

-Aft Cabin: A generous double berth tucked beneath the cockpit, with good headroom, hanging locker, and side shelving — ideal for guests or family.

Heads:
The heads compartment, located to starboard, includes a marine toilet, hand basin, and shower, with storage lockers and a wet hanging area.

Domestic inventory:
Pressurised hot and cold water system, heated by immersion heater and via calorifier off the engine. 
Microwave
Diesel fired cabin heating system with 2 outlets (Aft Cabin and Saloon)
Stereo system.

Construction:
Beneteau Oceanis Clipper 331, built by Beneteau in 2000 to a design by Group Finot. 


*Last ashore in March 2025 to include antifouling, anodes, and featherstream propellor greasing. Onward maintenance aligned for bi-annual antifouling and inspection for years to come.


LOA 10.35 Metres 
Beam 3.42 Metres 
Draft 1.60 Metres 
Displacement 4500 Kg
Engine Volvo MD2030

Original VAT invoice present and exclusive history records.
 
Lying Weymouth Marina UK

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