Description
This Mitchell 31 Mk1 is a very solidly built motor cruiser that is well set up for fishing trips. With plenty of power from the Perkins engine, which was rebuilt in 2020, she will cruise at 10-12 knots and Mitchell's are well renowned for their sea keeping abilities. Mabel-B was surveyed in April 2022 and the report is available to any interested parties.
Viewing by appointment only through our Essex Office (CM0 8BL) or via email.

Accommodation
The accommodation offers 2 berths in one cabin. Open saloon with galley to starboard and heads to port on entry down from the wheelhouse. The seating in the bow can be made into two single V-berths and stowage. Separate heads compartment to port with Jabsco marine toilet. The galley is equipped with a Thetford 2-burner gas hob and sink with stowage below. Wheelhouse consisting of a helm position to port.
Externally there is a large aft cockpit with stowage in various lockers and good access on to the wide side decks. Capstan winch and two rod holders.

Mechanical Systems
Located in the cockpit under seating is a Perkins T6 354 turbocharged diesel marine engine producing 195hp. Raw water cooled. Dual lever control with electric start. Shaft drive to a 3-bladed bronze propeller.
The engine had a full rebuild in 2020 and has had about 100 hours of running since. It has also had the fuel injectors, fuel pump and water pump replaced.
The boat is fitted with a Sleipner SidePower bowthruster.

Electrical Systems

Three 12v domestic batteries (2020)
One 24v engine start battery (2020)
Ring mains fitted

240v water immersion heater
Inverter
Battery Charger
Solar Panel with battery controller


Deck Equipment

Plough Anchor with 30m of chain
Electric capstan windlass located on starboard side of cockpit
Cockpit Cover (2019)
Winter Cover
Various fenders and warps
Boarding Ladder
Davits
Dinghy with 2.5hp outboard (2022)


Navigation Equipment

Steering Compass
Raymarine Element 7 Chartplotter
Humminbird PiranhaMax4 Fishfinder
Handheld VHF
Clock & Barometer


Safety Equipment

Fire extinguishers
Engine bay fire extinguishers
Fire blanket
Navigation Lights
Deck Light
Searchlight
Horn
2 x electric bilge pumps
1 x manual bilge pump


Construction
Mitchell 31 Mk1 built by Mitchell's, Poole in 1974. Blue GRP hull on wooden frame with non-slip painted decks. The keel has a small rubbing plate fitted and two bilge runners. Enclosed wheelhouse with sliding door. The boat was surveyed in April 2022 and the report is available to view.