Sold October 2018
Grace has been part of my family since 2015, and has been lovingly maintained and upgraded. The time has come to move to a larger boat, and Grace needs a new home. Many of the products and systems discussed on SailBits are installed on Grace, and come with the boat!
This is your chance to own a fully tricked-out, meticulously maintained Beneteau 311 sailboat! She is fully loaded with all of the latest electronics and control systems, and has had all major systems upgraded or improved in the last 3 years.
Over $30,000 has been invested in improving the reliability, comfort, and safety both at the dock and on the water.
Belowdecks you’ll find a well appointed cabin with energy efficient LED lights, and ambient strip lighting throughout. A brand new navigation and control area, along with an efficient Wallas diesel heater, air conditioner, and an electric head.
With a queen stern berth, and a spacious v-berth, combined with the comfort and systems upgrades, you can be assured of years of reliable service as a capable overnighter, or as a fantastic cruiser.
Grace sails amazingly well, is very stable under way and at anchor, and motors comfortably at 7 knots.
She was hauled and painted in 2016, and all zincs were replaced and hull inspected in June 2018.
Specifications
Major Upgrades
- New LiFePO4 power system
- Wallas diesel heater
- LED light conversion throughout
- Electronics galore
- Electric head
- 3-blade Gori folding prop
- Custom control / power / navigation panel
- Mainsail Cradle Cover and sail management system
- Complete steering station redesign
- Electric windlass and 150′ chain rode + new anchor
- Stereo, speakers, TV
- Custom Zarcor cockpit doors
Engine / Propeller
Manufacturer: Yanmar
Model: 2GM20F
Hours: 695
Propeller: Gori 3-blade folding (read more here) new 2018
Power System
Victron LiFePO4 system (read more on the design here) including:
- BlueSea Systems 360 panels for DC and AC control
- 300 amp hour Victron LiFePO4 battery – house bank
- 3000W / 120A Victron MultiPlus inverter/charger
- Victron BMV-712 battery monitor system
- 200W solar panels and Victron MPPT controller
- Victron Color control GX display
- High output Electromaxx alternator and control system
- Victron control relays and battery management system
- 50′ 30A shore power cable with SmartPlug end
- 30 AMP BlueSea ELCI breaker
Electronics
Helm
- Raymarine Axiom 9″ MFD in rotating custom NavPod
- 2x Raymarine i70 displays
- Raymarine i70 autopilot control display
- Raymarine Quantum WiFi radar
- Raymarine ST4000+ autopilot
- Raymarine EV-1 course computer and ACU-100
- Standard Horizon RAM3 remote mic connected to VHF below
Belowdecks
- Maretron DSM 410 display
- Maretron DST 110 depth/speed/temp sensor
- Maretron TLM tank sensors for fresh water / holding tank
- Standard Horizon GX2200 VHF radio
- Raspberry Pi 7″ display system running SignalK and showing custom data
Other
- AMEC WideLink AIS Class-B transponder with dedicated VHF and GPS antennas on stern arch
- Shakespeare VHF antenna atop mast with new cabling direct to VHF radio
- LCJ Capteurs CV7 ultrasonic wind instrument atop mast – provides highly accurate wind data, as well as barometric pressure
- Full NMEA 2000 / Raymarine SeaTalkNG network
See Grace’s 2017 network for an example of the integration.
Sailing / Rigging
- Main: excellent condition
- Jib: standard and storm jib in excellent condition
- Spinnaker
- Furlex furler for jib
- Doyle Cradle Cover for mainsail
- Running rigging in excellent condition – much of it updated/replaced in the last 3 years
- Standing rigging inspected in 2017 and had no issues, in excellent condition
- Mast was completely removed and all wiring reworked in 2018
- 2 reef points in mainsail – run to cockpit and easy to use
- LCJ Capteurs CV7 ultrasonic wind instrument atop mast, tied into autopilot and Raymarine systems to allow for hands free sailing angles
Internet / Networking
- Peplink MAX transit LTE & WiFi router
- BoatAnt LTE antenna mounted on stern arch
- MikroTik Groove WiFi booster mounted on stern arch and connected to Peplink
- weBoost 4G-X booster connected between LTE antenna and Peplink
- Ethernet switch for local devices
See Grace’s Redundant Internet for more details.
Cockpit
- Custom Zarcor cockpit doors with three window inserts – white opaque, smoke, bug screen
- Bimini with see through window for windex viewing
- Two long teak inlaid benches with seating for 6+
- Stern perch seats with excellent visibility
- Center captains seat removes for easy access to swim step
- Well appointed helm station with electronics, engine control panel, NavPod with chartplotter and more
- Folding wheel to allow for better cockpit use at dock/anchor
- White / blue dimmable ambient cockpit lights
- Magma BBQ mounted on stern rail
- Massive lazarette with room to store extensive gear
Salon
- Large open area with folding table
- High ceilings allow almost 6′ clearance in middle
- Wine storage in center of table
- Bench seating for 6 comfortably
- 24″ Vizio TV wired into boat-wide stereo
- Large storage areas underneath and behind seating
- Oversize window in roof above salon/galley area for light
- Rails behind seating for storage
- Lower portlights provide ambient light
- Upper portlights provide great ventilation and light
- Hatch near v-berth entrance
- LED strip lighting throughout salon added to provide ambient light
Comfort
- Heating: Wallas 30DT diesel heater with remote control panel in master queen stateroom.
- Cooling: CruisAir 15,000 BTU air conditioner – rare on a boat this size
- Fusion Marine RA-70 stereo with two zones of speakers – salon and cockpit
- Centrally controlled LED strip lighting in salon and queen berth – can be set to white or any color
- Full boat water filter
Anchoring & Docking
- Rocna 33 pound main anchor
- Maxwell HRC FF-8 windlass
- AutoAnchor wireless remote control for windlass
- 150′ of 5/16″ Grade 43 HT chain
- 150′ of 5/8″ 8 braid anchor rope
- Mantus anchor swivel
- Mantus 35′ dual anchor bridle with chain grabber
- Fortress Guardian 13 lb secondary anchor with chain/rope rode
- 5 oversized fenders with covers and easy adjust hangers
- Plenty of dock lines
- Extra long 50′ lines for locks
Galley
- First Wave two burner propane stove and oven
- Sink with hot/cold water
- Deep dry goods storage bin
- Locking cabinets
- Silverware drawer
- Prep area/counter
- DC fridge using Fridge Optimizer across companionway
Owners Berth
- Queen sized berth
- Heating controls for diesel heater
- Rails for storage
- Cabinet storage areas
- Standing area with closing door for privacy
V-Berth
- Overhead lighting
- Hatch for ventilation and light
- Rail storage for items
- Cabinet with storage to port in berth
- Storage under entry portion of v-berth as well as forwards
Safety
- New LifeSling 2 (2018)
- Automatic LED anchor light atop mast
- LED navigation lights
- LED deck light
- CO2 alarm in main cabin
- Fire alarm
- Fire extinguishers
- Flares and signaling devices.
All lighting was replaced or upgraded in the last 3 years. All mast wiring was completely replaced in 2018.
Head
- New Raritan electric head in 2017
- Replaced majority of hoses with Raritan Sani Flex odorless hose
- New Y-valve
- Sink with extendable nozzle
- Shower mount for nozzle
- Bilge pump control from within shower area
- Entire space is sealed and can all get wet
- Mirror
- All pumps and control valves beneath sink
Other
- CloZure window shades for all portholes
- Bug screens for all windows
- Full canvas boat cover for winter / protection
- Covers for all items – winches, helm, hatches, etc.
- Dock side step
- 2x 5 gallon diesel cans
- Standard Horizon HX851 floating DSC capable VHF radio