2009 Beneteau Oceanis 31
“BON TEMPS”
03Specifications
04Description
Vessel Overview
Make / Model: Beneteau 31
Year: 2009
Vessel Name: BON TEMPS
Location: Oriental, North Carolina
Designer: Finot-Conq
Hull Type: Shoal-draft bulb keel, spade rudder
Construction: Solid fiberglass hull with balsa-cored deck
Condition: Good – well maintained, lightly used
BON TEMPS — 2009 Beneteau Oceanis 31 | Oriental, North Carolina
If you’ve been searching for the right-sized cruising sailboat — one that’s easy to own, simple to sail, and big on comfort — BON TEMPS checks every box. This beautifully kept 2009 Beneteau Oceanis 31 delivers the rare combination of spirited performance and relaxed cruising manners that make getting out on the water effortless. Designed for couples and small families, she sails confidently short-handed while offering the space, light, and livability normally found in much larger yachts. Whether you’re enjoying a sunset sail on the Neuse, weekend escapes to the Outer Banks, or dreaming of longer coastal adventures toward the Keys or Bahamas, BON TEMPS makes every trip feel attainable. Located in the charming sailing town of Oriental — known as The Sailing Capital of North Carolina — this award-winning cruiser represents an ideal step into comfortable cruising without the cost or complexity of a larger boat.
Why make the water wait? Go boating now.
Sail Area
Principal Specifications
- LOA: 31’4” (9.55 m)
- LWL: approx. 27’0”
- Beam: 11’3”
- Draft: approx. 4’3” (Shoal Draft Bulb Keel)
- Displacement: approx. 8,200 lbs
- Ballast: approx. 2,500 lbs (bulb keel)
- Keel: Shoal-draft bulb keel – ideal for coastal and shallow-water cruising
- Engine: Yanmar diesel auxiliary (low hours)
- Horsepower: approx. 21 HP
- Fuel Capacity: approx. 34 gallons
- Water Capacity: approx. 76 gallons
- Holding Tank: approx. 21 gallons
- Air Conditioning / Heat: Dometic reverse-cycle system
Rigging & Sails
- Fractional sloop rig
- Aluminum mast and boom
- Standing rigging in good condition
- Mainsail – excellent condition
- Headsail / Genoa – excellent condition
- Roller furling headsail
- Boom vang
- Lazy jacks
- All running rigging in good serviceable condition
Deck & Cockpit
- All new portlights (recent upgrade)
- Comfortable, open cockpit with excellent visibility
- Twin helm seats
- Stainless steel bow pulpit and stern rail
- Lifelines with gates
- Anchor locker forward
- Primary and secondary winches
- Non-skid decks in very good condition
- Swim ladder
- Dock lines and fenders
Mechanical & Electrical
- Yanmar diesel auxiliary – 227 Engine Hours
- Saildrive
- Engine compartment with good access
- 12V DC electrical system
- Shore power connection
- Battery bank with selector switch
- Cabin and navigation lighting
- ProMariner 60A Galvanic Isolator
- Electric bilge pump
Navigation & Electronics
- Compass
- Depth / speed instruments
- VHF radio
- Masthead navigation lights
Interior & Accommodations
- Forward V-berth cabin
- Aft double berth cabin
- Convertible salon settee
- Bright, modern Beneteau interior
- New portlights provide excellent natural light and ventilation
- Ample storage throughout
Galley
- L-shaped galley
- Stainless steel sink
- Pressurized hot & cold water
- Two-burner stove
- Icebox / refrigeration
- Storage cabinets and drawers
Head & Plumbing
- Enclosed head
- Marine toilet
- Sink with hot & cold water
- Shower
- Holding tank with deck pump-out
Climate Control
- Dometic reverse-cycle A/C & heat
- Ideal for summer cruising and comfortable shoulder-season use
Notable Advantages of Shoal Draft
- Exceptional access to shallow waters
- Perfect for Pamlico Sound, Neuse River, ICW, and the Bahamas
- Easier anchoring and marina access
- Still delivers lively performance and excellent stability thanks to the bulb keel
Disclaimer
The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.