The First range is the French boat-building giant's performance-oriented collection of models, designed with a focus on those seeking rewarding sailing performance alongside modern, comfortable interior styling. Introduced in 1998, the Beneteau First 31.7 has earned a reputation for solid cruising performance while also being a capable club racer.Still with her original owner the Beneteau First 31.7 SHADOWFAX has a proven track record with podium finishes at several large Scottish and Irish regattas. Now reluctantly offered for sale her inventory highlights include:
Original gelcoat finish to topsides
Yanmar 3YM20 marine diesel engine with Yanmar saildrive
2-blade, bronze folding propeller
230V AC shore power system
Battery charger
Additional domestic battery
Pressurised hot and cold water systems
Raymarine ST60 navigation instruments – New retractable transducers fitted 2024
Raymarine 435 chartplotter at chart table
Raymarine 435i chartplotter in cockpit
Webasto Airtop 3500 diesel-fired, blown-air heating system
New mast fitted in 2009
Harken Tuff-Luff on forestay (2024)
Dyneema cascading backstay (2021)
Harken winches
Extensive sail wardrobe, full set from 2019 with large selection of older sails
Mainsail cover new in 2024
Still in regular use by her owners the Beneteau First 31.7 SHADOWFAX is available for viewing by prior appointment on her mooring in Oban.CONSTRUCTIONHull Construction:Single-piece GRP moulded hullMonolithic polyester hull laminateMoulded internal structural matrix using uni-directional fibres to maximise strength, bonded to hullPlywood bulkheadsWhite gelcoat finish to topsidesUnderwater hull finished in white antifouling, applied spring 2026Boat wintered ashore annually since newDeck & Superstructure Construction:Single piece GRP moulded deck, incorporating coachroof and self-draining cockpitPolyester laminate, balsa sandwich constructionLocalised reinforcement in way of high-load fittingsWhite gelcoat finish to mouldedMoulded ‘Picot’ texture non-slip panels to finish deck, coachroof and cockpitLaid teak decking panels to finish cockpit seatingInternal moulding forming deckheadKeel & Rudder:Fin keel with bulbCast iron keel constructionStainless steel keel boltsKeel bolts inspected spring of 2026GRP moulded spade rudderRudder bearings replaced 2022MACHINERYEngine & gearbox:Yanmar 3YM20 marine diesel engine21hp3-cylinder, naturally aspirated, indirectly cooledYanmar saildriveSingle lever morse controlMaintenance & Performance:Engine last serviced autumn 2024Saildrive diaphragm last replaced winter 2016/17New exhaust system fitted autumn 2024Cruising speed 6ktsPropulsion & Steering:Yanmar Saildrive2-blade, bronze folding propellorStainless steel tiller steeringWichard tiller extensionELECTRICAL SYSTEMSVoltage systems:12VDC onboard power system230VAC shore power systemShore Power System:Extension lead to connect to shore supplySingle 16 amp connection pointHardwired RCD-protected system. 3 pin UK sockets, battery charger, immersion heaterBattery Banks:Domestic Battery – 2x 12vDC, 75Ah, lead acid (2023)Engine Battery – 1x 12vDC, 70Ah, lead acidBattery Monitor:Battery status indicator on switch panelCharging:Power First All-In-One consumer unit and battery charger230vAC-12vDC, 20amp, 2-outputAlternators:Single engine driven alternatorSplit charging diodeOther Electrical:12vDC charging socket at chart tablePLUMBING SYSTEMSFresh Water:Pressurised hot and cold water systemsMixer tap in galleyMixer tap in heads with pull out shower headAll taps and fittings replaced 2023Hot water provided from calorifier, heated by engine cooling water or 230VAC immersion heaterBilge Pumps:Manual Bilge PumpElectric Bilge Pump TANKAGEFuel:Single diesel tankRotomoulded plastic tankApproximate capacity 30ltrsFresh Water:Single fresh water tankRotomoulded plastic tankApproximate capacity 160ltrsTank Monitoring:Gauges for fuel and water tanksNAVIGATION & COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENTOn Deck:Depth/Speed/Log – Raymarine ST60 Tri-Data, new retractable transducers fitted 2024Wind – Raymarine ST60Plotter – Raymarine RC435iMagnetic CompassAt Chart Table:Plotter – Raymarine RC435Communications Equipment:DSC VHF – Raymarine RAY50 (2023)DOMESTIC EQUIPMENTGalley:Galley Stove – Eno gas cooker, 2-burner and oven with pan clamps and gimbal mountedStainless steel crashbar over cookerFridge – Built-in, top loading fridge, 70ltr capacity, Frigoboat 12vDC compressor unit and chiller plateStainless steel sinkMixer tapHeads:Toilet – Jabsco manual marine toilet serviced with new pump autumn 2024Wash hand basinMixer tap, extending out for use as showerHeating & Ventilation:Webasto Airtop 3500 diesel fired, blown air heating systemThermostatic cabin controllerInsulated ductingOutlets in saloon, forward, aft cabin and heads Lighting:Overhead lighting throughout interiorReading lights in saloon and cabinsChart table working lightEntertainment:Alba CD/Radio/SD card/USB headunit (2022)Speakers in the saloonACCOMMODATIONSummary of Accommodation:Double cabin forwardSaloon with two single occasional berthsNav StationGalleyDouble aft cabinHeadsAccommodation Finish: Joinery work in Alpi Blond Oak finished in a satin varnishParquet type laminate soleboardsMoulded GRP headliningGRP moulded heads compartmentRoller blinds for deck hatchesCushion foams and covers in forward and aft cabins replaced in 2023Description of Accommodation from Forward:Forward Cabin:Height over berth – 1.75mDouble berth forward (2.00m x 1.40m)Standing room aft of bunk Locker outboard of standing room to port Shelves running length of bunks outboard to port and starboard overheadSaloon:Headroom 1.82mSymmetrical saloon layout with bench settees to port and starboardCentrally mounted saloon table with drop leaves to port and starboard, bottle storage within central section of tableShelves running length of settees outboard of back restsStorage lockers beneath saloon setteesGalley:To port side of companionway, aft of saloonHeadroom 1.80mL-shaped galleyThwartships worktop forward with inset sink inboardTop-loading fridge beneath outboard section of worktopGimbal mounted gas cooker at outboardNav Station:To starboard side of companionwayHeadroom 1.80mForward facing chart table with dedicated navigator's seatChart storage in table top Chartplotter mounted above chart table forward, VHF mounted outboardSwitch panel outboard of chart tableAft Cabin:Accessed through galley to port, aft of companionwayHeadroom 1.80mDouble berth aft (2.00m x 1.50m)Standing room forward of bunk with locker outboard and countertop aboveShelve running length of bunk outboardHeads:To starboard, accessed aft of Nav StationHeadroom 1.80mManual marine toilet mounted inboard, aftWet hanging space outboard of toiletCountertop unit with inset wash hand basin outboard forward.Vanity locker above countertop outboardDECK EQUIPMENTRig:Keel stepped, double spreader, 9/10ths fractionally rigged sloop (New mast in 2009)Silver anodised alloy mast and sparsStainless steel standing rigging (2005)Harken Tuff-Luff on forestay (2024)Cascading block and tackle kickerMainsheet system with fine tunerCascading dyneema back stay with tensioning lines to port (2021)Lines lead aft to cockpit along port and starboard sides of cockpitWinches:Primary Winches – 2x Harken 44, two-speed, self-tailingHalyard/Control Line Winches - 2x Harken 40, two-speed, self-tailingSails:Mainsail - Carbon membrane, film on film, partially battened, loose-footed. Owen Sails (2019)Genoa #1 – Carbon membrane, film on film laminate. Owen Sails (2019)Genoa #3 – GPL light skin. Owen Sails (2019)Code Zero – Owen Sails (2019)Spinnaker – Running spinnaker, symetrical. Owen Sails (2019)Spinnaker – Symetrical reaching spinnaker. Owen Sails (2019)Spinnaker – Heavy weather storm spinnaker. Owen Sails (2020)Storm JibMainsail – Dacron cruising spec. Owen Sails – spare sailMainsail – Racing laminate. Owen Sails – spare sailGenoa #1 – Racing laminate. Owen Sails – spare sailGenoa #2 – Cruising laminate. Owen Sails – spare sailBlade Jib – Racing laminate. Owen Sails – spare sailSpinnaker – Reaching, symmetrical. Owen Sails – spare sailSpinnaker – Running, symmetrical. Owen Sails – spare sailCanvas Work:Mainsail cover – Owen Sails (2024)Anchoring & Mooring:Bower Anchor – Delta plough anchor with chain and warp rodeMooring Lines – SelectionFenders – SelectionFender SkirtGeneral:Single stainless steel bow rollerStainless steel pulpit railSplit stainless steel pushpit rails with central gate sectionDeck mounted stainless steel stanchions supporting double tier stainless steel guardwiresBlue Performance chafe protectors on aft/midships section of lower guard wiresDeck mounted alloy mooring cleats to port and starboard, forward and aftBelow deck anchor locker forward, mounting plinth within locker for mounting of windlassSingle deck hatch forward of mastLines lead aft from mast along port and starboard sides of coachroofStainless steel grabrails running along outboard edges of coachroof to port and starboard sides of coachroofSpinlock rope clutches to port and starboard sides of coachroof with winches immediately aftBench seating to port and starboard sides of cockpit Primary winches mounted outboard of cockpit on coaming topsMainsheet track spanning cockpit forwardCockpit locker below starboard cockpit seatingTransom mounted boarding/swimming ladderSAFETY 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:Masthead anchor lightMasthead navigation lightsSteaming lightLow level navigation lightsLife saving:Horseshoe Lifebuoy with lightDISCLAIMERIn 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.
This 2005 Beneteau First 31.7 is listed for sale in Oban, Argyll and Bute, Scotland. With a 32ft layout and used condition, this boat is suited to buyers looking for sail options in this location. View full details, photos and specifications for reference RB631157 on Rightboat.