The boat featured is not currently for sale by Boatshed. The boat information and images presented are part of Boatshed’s back catalogue of the 25,000+ boats we have listed in the last 20 years and appear here for general information and guidance purposes about Boatshed and our boat selling systems and services

David Williams Turtle 31 - Last David Williams Turtle 31 Built

Stunning racing cruiser yacht
£0 Sold / Unavailable
  • Boat REF#  ·  333065
  • LOA  ·  31'0"
  • Year  ·  1995
  • Construction  ·  Wood
  • Underwater profile  ·  Fin
  • Berths  ·  4
  • Engine  ·  1 x Electric 4hp, generic (1995)
  • Lying  ·  Ludham
Boatshed Norfolk
Boatshed Norfolk
Steve Biggs

The boat featured is not currently for sale by Boatshed. The boat information and images presented are part of Boatshed’s back catalogue of the 25,000+ boats we have listed in the last 20 years and appear here for general information and guidance purposes about Boatshed and our boat selling systems and services

Extra Details

Designer David Williams
Builder David Williams
Lying Ludham

Mechanical

Engine 1 x Electric 4hp
Engine make and model generic (1995)
Engine Hours Not Recorded
Engine Cooled Air cooled
Steering Tiller
Drive Shaft
Fuel consumption (approx) Not Recorded

Electric motor overhauled in 2013

Dimensions

LOA 31'0"
Beam 8'8"
Draft Min 3'0"
Draft Max 3'0"
Airdraft 5'6"
Headroom 5'10"
Storage On mooring

Rig

Other rigged David Williams Wood spars (1995) with stainless steel standing rigging (1995)

Sails

Mainsail Jeckells - Slab (1995)
Headsail Jackells - Hank on (1995)

All sails in good order

Electrical Systems

12 volt battery, 240 shore power voltage, 5 batteries charged by: shore power

Construction

Construction Wood
Underwater profile Fin
Finish Paint finish

Accommodation

Total # of berths 4
No. of single berths 4
Cabin(s) 2

2 burner gas cooker/stove

Accommodation

Cooker/stove
Carpet
Curtains
Cabin heating
Manual water system
Non-Smokers

2 burner gas cooker/stove

Deck Gear

Cockpit cover
Warps
Fenders
Boathook
Cockpit Enclosure

1 anchors
(mud weight)

Nav Equipment

Navigation lights

Safety Equipment

LPG Detector
Life buoys
Horn

1 bilge pumps (0 manual / 1 Electric)

Broker's Comments

Boatshed Norfolk are very pleased to bring this genuinely breath-taking example and the last ever made, David Williams Turtle 31 cruising / racing 31 foot yacht to the market.

This was David's own personal boat, built by him in 1995, and the current owner bought it directly from him some 16 years ago. She is pretty much pristine and has clearly been professionally looked after all her life - I could not find any area to fault.

This is a classic lifting roof Broads design racer and cruising yacht that is just spectacular in every way.
She has an electric motor propulsion system fitted well ahead of her time so is the epitome of eco river cruising.

The boat exudes class and practicality not normally found in the type, with counter-balanced lifting coachroof and mast making her simple to manage.
Her Jeckells sails appear to be in good order as is her rig in general, and her wood work is exceptional in all aspects.

She has a hollow keel with bilge pump fitted and a full shore power and battery charging system fitted. She has twin saloon areas with table which each convert to single berths and a good sized twin in the bow cabin that can be separated by companionway doors. She has a compact yet fully functional galley port side with good storage below and has electrically and manually pumped water.

The coachroof has been professionally two-pack coated in a pleasant cream colour and when lowered she is very sleek. With the counter balanced coachroof raised you have good head room inside the boat and the full cockpit tent maximises the usable space to include the large cockpit. The cockpit can seat 4 to 6 and has a removable table and huge storage lockers below.

Below decks the boat is fully dry and gleaming. With no bowsprit, this design maximises the hull length which adds to her speed for racing. The boat has been lifted every year and maintained by a respected local sailing yard and it shows the moment you see this beautiful vessel.

If you are looking for a stand out classic cruising yacht that can also be competitive and turn heads wherever she goes then this wonderful vessel will be perfect.

Her mooring is available to be transferred, is paid to 31.3.2026 and is included in this sale. The tranquil and stunning mooring right in the heart of the northern Broads' best sailing area, does have the option to extend beyond that date too.

Her Broads toll is paid for 2024 season to March 25 and her Boat Safety Certificate is valid to March 2025. The vessel was lifted and antifouled in 2024.

These boat details are subject to contract.
Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered.

Owners FAQ's

How long have you owned the boat for?

16 years

Why are you selling her?

Stepping back from boating

Where have you sailed her?

Norfolk Broads

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