Helmsman 31 now in the online auction. everyone can bid until 6 July 2026.
Helmsman 31 ready for your season
This 1972 Helmsman 31 is a classically lined GRP sailing yacht with a round-bilge hull and a pleasant, familiar presence on the water. With a length of 9.40 metres, a beam of 3.00 metres and a draft of 1.70 metres, she offers a fine balance between onboard space and steady, predictable sailing performance. The boat is already in the water, so you can view her directly in her natural element and get a good impression of how she sits and how you move around on board. For anyone looking for a Helmsman 31 for sale via a BoatAuction auction, this is an opportunity to find a complete, seemingly sail-ready yacht package with practical equipment for day trips and holidays.
Inside, the Helmsman offers a layout that invites you to stay aboard longer. She has four fixed berths plus two additional berths, making a weekend away with family or friends well within reach. The dinette forms the heart of the interior, ensuring you can sit comfortably even in poorer weather. In the galley arrangement you’ll find cooling in the form of a fridge and freezer, which makes life on board a bit easier during longer trips. With a 30-litre water tank and a 30-litre diesel tank, she is primarily set up for efficient cruising and smart planning—fitting for a sailing yacht of this size.
Helmsman 31 now in the online auction. Anyone can bid up to and including 6 July 2026.
Viewing day
Yes, the boat is in the water and can therefore be viewed easily. That’s convenient, because you immediately see how she presents herself and you can assess the basic onboard functions in context. For many buyers purchasing a sailing yacht at auction, this is a major advantage: you don’t have to rely on photos alone—you can truly experience her.
How does she sail and how is she handled?
This Helmsman 31 is fitted with tiller steering in the cockpit and a single rudder. That provides a direct feel at the helm and suits the character of a classic sailing yacht. Her sail plan consists of a jib, genoa and mainsail, with the mainsail equipped with an in-mast furling system. This makes reefing and adjusting sail area accessible, even when sailing with a smaller crew. The mast is aluminium and she is equipped with instruments suited to comfortable cruising, such as a wind meter, log and depth sounder.
Which engine is installed and what can you expect?
She has a Volvo Penta inboard diesel engine with 29 hp and a stated reading of approximately 900 running hours. For harbour manoeuvring, motoring on inland waters or bridging calm spells, this is a practical configuration. A fuel gauge is installed on board, allowing you to monitor consumption and remaining fuel more easily during your trip.
Is she suitable for coastal waters and longer trips?
Yes, this sailing yacht has been used at sea and has been deployed for recreational cruising, holidays and also commercial use. That says something about her versatility: she is not only a day boat, but also a boat with which you can plan longer passages. The navigation equipment supports that picture, with GPS, chartplotter, VHF radio, compass and depth sounder. In terms of power supply she is also practically set up with 12V and 220V, a battery charger, inverter and a solar panel, which makes staying on board more comfortable when you are not continuously connected to shore power.
In 2026 she was last taken out of the water for maintenance, and the antifouling treatment was also carried out. It is stated that there is no osmosis or signs of osmosis present. On deck you’ll find, among other things, a teak deck, pulpit and pushpit, and a swim ladder, making boarding and time in the cockpit pleasant. For anchoring, two anchors are included with chain and line. In addition, fenders, anchor and lines are supplied, so you will have basic equipment on board immediately upon handover.
Anyone looking for a GRP sailing yacht of around 31 feet, with a Volvo Penta diesel, chartplotter and VHF, and berths for a small family, will find this Helmsman 31 an inviting candidate. She invites you to step aboard, cast off the lines and get to know her at an easy pace—exactly as a sailing yacht should.
