Storebro Royal Cruiser Biscay 31 for sale in Amble United Kingdom

"Annette" is an excellent example of Scandinavian quality and workmanship. As with all builders from this part of the world, the hulls, fixtures and fittings were of a quality that was designed to last but more importantly to be used in a practical way whilst providing a level of quality and comfort. The Storebro Royal Cruiser 31 was born as the result of the popular 34.

"Annette" is an excellent example of Scandinavian quality and workmanship. As with all builders from this part of the world, the hulls, fixtures and fittings were of a quality that was designed to last but more importantly to be used in a practical way whilst providing a level of quality and comfort. The Storebro Royal Cruiser 31 was born as the result of the popular 34. She was the same beam giving super voluminous accomodation but over a meter shorter.

The Royal Cruiser 31 was offered in three different versions of the same hull. The "Adriatic" with was an open helm and cockpit more suited for the mediterranean, The "Baltic" with its hard top but open rear and this particular model the "Biscay" with its large companionable wheelhouse, sliding rear doors to cockpit and sliding roof hatch.

She is a lovely boat with clean, heated and comfortable accommodation. She is powered by twin 200hp Volvo TAMD diesels with shaft driven 5-bladed Aquapoise propellers. Electronic navigation aids include a widescreen colour Raymarine plotter, a Koden Radar, a Raytheon autopilot and a Icom DSC M401 VHF.

If you are looking for a quality, comfortable cruiser capable of dealing with northern seas, then look no further.

 The whole premise of this motor yacht is comfort, style whilst still being functional. The cockpit with its aft bench seat becomes an extension of the wheelhouse where you can sit and socialise when the doors are slid open. The wheelhouse has a comfortable seating area to port with upholstered backrest. The wheelhouse transforms into a two bunk cabin of an evening as the backrest swings upwards and becomes the top bunk. The wheelhouse is fully fitted with curtains for privacy and providing darkness conducive to getting a good sleep. Children and parents alike love the space and if you have guests sleeping in the saloon this offers a seperate room.

Two steps down and you are in the lower saloon. To port there is a u-shaped seating/dining area with storage behind and below. The table drops and using the two bulkhead backrests as infill cushions, this converts to a spacious and comfortable double. Just forward of the wheelhouse bulkhead is a hanging space cupboard whose top acts as an ideal TV stand. Opposite the saloon seating is the linear galley. There is a gas fuelled Flavel oven with two burner hob and grill. Stainless steel sink with pressurised hot and cold water. Plentiful storage areas for crockery, utensils and provisions. Perishables are kept in a 12V/gas fridge located beneath the forward saloon seat. The oven and the sink unit care cleverly hidden behind veneered joinery when not in use.

In the bow with its own access door is the forward cabin with comfortable V-Berth. This can be used either as two singles or with the addition of the infill cushion can become a double. There are hull mounted shelving units and additional storage beneath the bunks. Privacy curtains on all windows a small hanging space. The cabin is fitted with 12V lighting but more remarkable has its own Webasto Airtop heating unit with control panel. 

Returning to the saloon and aft of the galley is the heads compartment with electric flush porcelain toilet, moulded sink unit, pull out shower head and mixer tap. The toilet is fitted with a holding tank with level monitor giving an accurate visual display regarding the contents. Shower sump pump. Bulkhead mirror and storage shelving and cupboards.

The whole boat is in excellent condition for hr age. She has an additional Eberspacher heating system servicing the saloon and wheelhouse. 12V lighting throughout. 3-Pin sockets for use when attached to shore power.

 Well equipped boat suitable for coastal cruising. Included in the sale are:

• Ritchie Compass
• NASA Clipper Duet Depth and Speed
• Raymarine C90W colour chartplotter/sounder
• Icom IC-M421 DSC VHF
• Navman Tracker 5500 colour chartplotter
• Raytheon Autohelm ST6000 autopilot
• Koden Radar
• NASA Target Navtex
• Sterling Smart battery charger
• Max-Power Bow thruster
• QL trim tabs
• Simpson Lawrence electric windlass
• CQR Anchor with chain and warp
• Pro-Pilot gas detector
• bathing platform
• Boarding ladder
• Electric roof mounted horn
• 3x Electric bilge pumps
• Manual bilge pumps
• Warps & Fenders
• Boathook
• Navigation lights
• Cockpit cover
• TV with freeview box and external arial
• Clock and Barometer set
• CD?Radio
• Crockery/Cutlery/Utensils
• Horseshoe Buoy
• 2X Manual fire extinguishers
• Automatic fire extinguisher in engine bay
• Windscreen wiper with screen wash bottle

 Semi displacement GRP hull with long keel and chines for directional stability at low speeds. GRP topsides finished in cream flow coat with red waterline boot top stripe. Transom with QL trim tabs. Bow thruster tunnel with Max Power unit. Brass P-Brackets with cutless bearings supporting stainless steel shafts. Twin cast rudders. GRP moulded bathing platform with transom mounted support brackets for increased stability.

Large flush foredeck with stainless steel bow rails for protection. Simpson Lawrence electric windlass with stainless steel bow roller and stainless steel protective bow plate. The anchor can be permanently mounted ready for emergency or planned deployment. Narrow but safe side decks with handily placed teak grab rails on the raised foredeck. Stainless steel stanchions with double set of guard wires add increased protection. Side access pints port and starboard. Wheelhouse with varnished teak supports, aluminium window frames and toughened glazing offers a panoramic view and increased visibility at sea. GEP wheelhouse roof with sliding GRP hatch for light and ventilation. Slide opening side windows port and starboard of wheelhouse. Lockable sliding doors aft open up onto the teak laid cockpit. removable timber bench seat with cushions to rear. Custom built gas locker to starboard. Lazarette storage in cockpit sole. Wooden slatted table interchangeable between the cockpit and wheelhouse. GRP wind dodger screens minimise draught into cockpit. Blue canvas Cockpit cover keeps the area dry when not in use. 

 "Annette" is powered by twin Volvo Penta TAMD 40, inboard diesels. These 6-cylinder, 200hp units have been well maintained and have had a recent service. The port engine hours are slightly higher as this is the engine that feeds the hot water calorifier. She burns in the region of 10 gph when cruising at 15 knots and 20 gph when flat out. 

The engines are mid-mounted which increases the stability of the boat at displacement speeds. She is fitted with QL trim tabs which assist in getting her onto the plane allowing you to throttle back and minimise fuel inefficiency. Engine access is superb as the whole wheelhouse floor is removable panels. This allows all round access when servicing or carrying out periodic maintenance. Reduction gearboxes driving stainless steel shafts and 5-bladed bronze aquapoise propellers. The shafts are fitted with disc style rope cutters for added security. Twin engine morse controls at helm with key start and engine instrumentation. Vessel is also fitted with a max-Power bow thruster which increase maneuverability in tight spaces. 

Bank of 3X130amp Numax Batteries installed new in 2019. These are housed beneath the saloon stairs which slides out to allow access when changing. They are fitted with a lever style isolator switches and are recharged via the engine alternator or the Sterling Smart charger when attached to shore power. RCD breaker and 240V panel below the helm. 12V switch panel adjacent to helm position. Tool kit on board situated beneath the aft saloon seat. - See photograph. This is just another example of how well thought out these boats are.