1984 Bristol 31.1 Keel Centerboard sailboat on stands, clear blue sky background.

Interior of 1984 Bristol 31.1 sailboat with wooden finish and blue cushioned seating.

1984 Bristol 31.1 sailboat on land, white hull, red bottom, surrounded by trees and equipment.

1984 Bristol 31.1 yacht interior with wooden finish and blue cushioned seating.

1984 Bristol 31.1 yacht interior with wood finish, blue cushioned seating, and compact kitchen area.

Compact kitchen sink area in a 1984 Bristol 31.1 boat, featuring wood accents and a paper towel holder.

1984 Bristol 31.1 yacht interior with wood paneling and blue cushioned seating.

Wooden interior of a 1984 Bristol 31.1 boat with control panel and switch.

1984 Bristol 31.1 yacht interior with wooden finish and polka dot cushions.

Cozy cabin interior of 1984 Bristol 31.1 sailboat with wooden paneling and cushioned bed.

Interior of 1984 Bristol 31.1 sailboat with wooden paneling and polka dot bedding.

1984 Bristol 31.1 yacht interior with wooden cabinetry and blue cushioned seating.

1984 Bristol 31.1 sailboat deck with ropes and equipment in a boatyard setting.

Deck view of a 1984 Bristol 31.1 sailboat at a marina with surrounding vehicles.

1984 Bristol 31.1 sailboat cockpit with polished wood hatch and nautical equipment.

Wall-mounted winch with cable on a Bristol 31.1, 1984 model, wooden interior.

1984 Bristol 31.1 sailboat on stands, with registration MD 2039C, near a white house.

Bag of sails in a blue cover with a tag, in a vehicle trunk.

Folded white sailcloth with ropes, stored in a bag, Bristol 31.1, 1984 model.

1984 Bristol 31.1 yacht bathroom with wooden cabinets, sink, and marine toilet.

1984 Bristol 31.1 sailboat deck with mast, rigging, and clear sky background.

1984 Bristol 31.1 yacht interior kitchen with wood cabinetry, stove, and sink.

Open oven in a 1984 Bristol 31.1, featuring metal racks and control knobs.

Digital display on wooden panel of 1984 Bristol 31.1 boat.

Interior of a 1984 Bristol 31.1 sailboat, featuring white panels and wooden slats.

Interior view of a 1984 Bristol 31.1 boat, showcasing wooden and painted surfaces.

Interior of 1984 Bristol 31.1 sailboat with wood paneling and cozy cabin space.

Compact 1984 Bristol 31.1 boat bathroom with wooden cabinets, mirror, and stainless steel sink.

1984 Bristol 31.1 yacht bathroom with wooden cabinets, porthole, and compact toilet.

Marine toilet in 1984 Bristol 31.1 sailboat, featuring a manual pump system.

1984 Bristol 31.1 sailboat deck with wooden trim and metal fittings.

Deck of 1984 Bristol 31.1 sailboat with rigging and ropes.

Close-up of 1984 Bristol 31.1 sailboat deck with rigging and portholes.

Bow view of 1984 Bristol 31.1 sailboat in a marina with parked vehicles.

Deck of 1984 Bristol 31.1 sailboat with anchor chain and blue cover.

1984 Bristol 31.1 sailboat deck with polished metal railings and wooden trim in a boatyard.

Sailboat mast of 1984 Bristol 31.1 against a cloudy sky in a residential area.

Close-up of a 1984 Bristol 31.1 sailboat mast with ropes and winches.

1984 Bristol 31.1 sailboat deck with polished wood and white surface, docked outdoors.

1984 Bristol 31.1 sailboat with wooden trim, docked outdoors, surrounded by other boats.

1984 Bristol 31.1 engine compartment with visible components and wiring.

Close-up of 1984 Bristol 31.1 tachometer and voltmeter gauges.

Steering wheel of a 1984 Bristol 31.1 sailboat with a polished metal compass.

1984 Bristol 31.1 sailboat deck with steering wheel and rigging, docked at a marina.

1984 Bristol 31.1 sailboat hull and propeller, red and blue colors, on grassy ground.

1984 Bristol 31.1 sailboat on stands, viewed from below, with blue sky background.

1984 Bristol 31.1 Keel Centerboard sailboat on land, clear blue sky background.

1984 Bristol 31.1 Keel centerboard sailboat with blue canopy and clear skies.

1984 Bristol 31.1 Keel centerboard

Name: 1984 Bristol 31.1 Keel centerboard
Brand: Bristol
Price: 29900 USD
Availability: InStock

| 31'

Severna Park, MD 21146

$29,900

$5,000

Engine

Total Power

Engine Hours

Class

Cruisers

Length

31ft

Year

1984

Model

31.1 Keel centerboard

Capacity

Boat Details

Description

ATTN: Price reduced today (7/22/2025) to $29,900 for summer sailing adventurer's!

"Groote Beer III" is a Beautifully kept classic keel-centerboard. Ted Hood design. Has spent 30 years at owners' home dock in season, and covered on the hard each winter. Has well-cared-for teak trim above and varnished wood in cabin.

Name: Groote Beer III LOA: 31' 1-1/2”

Type: Sailboat: Cruising LWL: 24' 9”

Rig: Sloop Beam: 10' 2”

Builder; BRISTOL YACHTS Draft: 4'3”/7.0'

Year 1984 Hull #: 5

Model: Bristol 31.1 Hull: Keel/Centerboard

Designer Hood Hull material: Fiberglass

Engine: Universal Diesel 25 (2006)

Prop 3 blade

EQUIPMENT LIST

Sails and Engine

Main (Hild) with reefs (sail cover)

Genoa – 135% (Hild) (1999)

Schaeffer furling system (1985)

Schaeffer bridge to carry main sheet aft (1985)

Universal diesel, 25hp (906 hours) installed 2006

3-bladed propeller (brass) (2006)

Batteries starter/house (Group 27 (2023)

Battery charger (2006)

Battery reader (2006)

On Deck

Edson steering

Ritchie compass in binnacle w. cover

Swim ladder on stern with gate in stern rail

Bomar hatches

Six opening portholes with screens

Custom wood-framed companionway screens

Hatch-screening (Hatchmaster)

2 fiber-glassed dorade boxes with chrome vent horns & SS guards

Manual anchor windlass(2006)

Lewmar winches (2 on mast,3 aft)

Two anchors: 25lb. CQR on bow (Danforth for emergencies)(25' chain, 200' rode)

Full canvas bimini and dodger (coverage extends from aft of helm to forward of companionway) (2014)

Curtains (full plastic/screened windows to enclose cockpit and companionway) (1996)

Double SS lifelines with starboard gate and SS stanchions, bow pulpit & stern rail

18 gal. fuel tank, two propane tanks

Custom teak toe rail and teak rub rail with SS protective strip, teak eyebrow trim (all outside teak coated with Cetol, professionally maintained)

Cleats (2 in bow, 2 amid-ship and 2 in stern)

Below Deck

12 Volt DC

110 AC main shore power w/30 amp AC outlets

Cables to access shore power (12'/25'/50')

Galley with 3-burner Shipmate cooktop (propane)

SS sink with foot pump

Marine refrigeration with thermostat (Frigo-boat) (installed 2007)

Manual marine head (Raritan) and SS sink (toilet replaced 2025)

3 30-gal. SS water tanks (located under bunks)

Removable depth-sounder and plug (readily accessible)

Centerboard winch and handle [p.2]

Fitted sheets

Fitted cushions (inside and in cockpit)

Double-width table drops down from salon bulkhead (with shelves behind it). Stowage on bulkhead leaves ample space to move about the cabin when table is not in use.

Louvered lockers (3), shelves, and cabinets (some varnished wood others wood frame with cane-work panels for ventilation)

Misc. dishes, cutlery and galley equipment

Misc. linens

Misc. safety equipment and New England Rope dock lines

Marine VHF radio with remote hand-held microphone (2018)

Garmin GPS w. antenna on stern to port (2018)

Hoistable anchor light

U.S. Flag w. pole and stern pole-holder

Cabin sole: ¾ in. teak/holly sheets (1995)

Winter cover (two piece, full coverage) (2005)

Trinka 8' dinghy (with drain) (1997)

2 oars & oarlocks

cover (when on davits)

Custom SS davits and rigging to fit Bristol stern

Lock to secure oars when not in use

* She will be kept on land at Cypress Marina in Severna Park MD till survey. Nice boat, well maintained for her age! Take a look!

Measurements

Dimensions

Nominal Length:31ft

Length Overall:31ft

Max Draft:7ft

Min Draft:4.25ft

Beam:10.17ft

Length at Waterline:24.75ft

Miscellaneous

Windlass:manual-windlass

Electrical Circuit:12v

Tanks

Fresh Water Tanks:2 × 65gal

Fuel Tanks:1 × 18gal

Holding Tanks:1 × 12gal

Accommodations

Heads:1

Features

Electrical Equipment

Shore Power Inlet:✓

Electronics

Depthsounder:✓

Log-Speedometer:✓

Wind Speed and Direction:✓

Compass:✓

VHF:✓

Inside Equipment

Electric Bilge Pump:✓

Manual Bilge Pump:✓

Marine Head:✓

Battery Charger:✓

Outside Equipment

Davit(s):✓

Tender:✓

Cockpit Table:✓

Swimming Ladder:✓

Sails

Battened Mainsail:✓

Furling Genoa:✓

More Details

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.