Description

Hardy Girl is a solidly built Smith’s Hardy 31 motor sailer, ideal for those who appreciate traditional craftsmanship combined with practical cruising features. Built in 1975 by Smith Bros. (Goole) Ltd. on a Tyler hull, this characterful vessel showcases a GRP hull complemented by a beautifully finished mahogany cabin trunk, with solid timber on ply decks and wheelhouse superstructure. Inside, the warm mahogany and veneer interior adds to her classic feel.

The current owner undertook a comprehensive rebuild before relaunching the vessel in 2020. During this time, she was also antifouled. This work has helped preserve her character while giving new life to a well-regarded design.

Measuring 31 feet in length with a beam of 10'6" and a moderate draft of 3'6", Hardy Girl is equipped with a long keel, offering excellent directional stability under both sail and power. She is powered by a reliable 72HP Ford Parsons ‘Pike’ 4-cylinder diesel engine with direct shaft drive and a 12V alternator charging system. She carries 150 gallons of fuel and 75 gallons of water with a stainless steel water tank, making her well-suited for extended coastal cruising.

Accommodation aboard includes two single berths in the forward cabin arranged in a V-formation and another two single berths in the main saloon, port and starboard, either side of a demountable central table. There’s good headroom throughout the boat, and ample storage. The galley is fitted with a pressurised cold water supply, full cooker, and stainless steel sink, additionally there is a 12v Isotherm fridge located on the wheelhouse deck, while the heads are located separately to port with a composting toilet and hand basin.

She is easy to handle thanks to her wheel steering system—conveniently located under the shelter of the wheelhouse. Additional features include a manual anchor windlass, mooring warps and fenders, and a Whale Gusher bilge pump.

Hardy Girl offers a rare opportunity to own a well-loved motor sailer with real personality.

Specifications

Accommodation

Accommodation aboard includes two single berths in the forward cabin arranged in a V-formation and another two single berths in the main saloon, port and starboard, either side of a demountable central table.

Construction

Constructed in GRP.

A boat is not valued on its age. The age of a boat is irrelevant. A boat is valued based on who built the hull? Who fitted the boat out and what type of materials were used (Hard wood or MDF etc) What equipment does the boat have (Bow thruster, generator, inverters etc) These are just a few of the many factors that equate to the correct value of a boat.

Engine(s)

She is powered by a reliable 72HP Ford Parsons ‘Pike’ 4-cylinder diesel engine with direct shaft drive and a 12V alternator charging system.

Certification

BUYERS & SELLERS

When you buy a boat from us you pay all monies in to our company clients trust account which means that the buyers and sellers money is protected. This is the same account that solicitors set up for house sales .This money does not belong to the company it belongs to the buyer until the sale is complete and then we pay the seller from the company clients trust account. We cannot release the money from the Clients Trust Account to the seller until the vessel has been accepted and handed over to the buyer because if there was a fault with the vessel and the buyer refused to accept it and wanted their money back we could not do this because the seller would of already had the money. This could become a very costly and messy problem for all parties.

This money never enters our company current account. This also means that we cannot use customers money for other purchases/reasons. If at any point the company went bust then the buyers/sellers money is safe and it would go back to the rightful owner of the money.

We have had this company clients trust account set up from day one to protect our customers money. This account is a secure holding account. We pay the seller monies due from this account when the buyer has signed to accept the vessel. Payment is made from this account to the seller by cheque from the clients Trust Account which is protected guaranteed funds.

Great Haywood Boat Sales Ltd trading as Nationwide Boat sales are a full member of:

The British Marine

As such we abide by a strict Code of Conduct to protect both the buyer and seller.

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Disclaimer

No guarantee is given or implied with regards to specification but descriptions are given in good faith. All vessels are sold without warranty or condition as to the fitness either expressed or implied by status or otherwise. No appliances or systems have been tested. All measurements stated are approximate.These details are not intended to, and do not, form any part of any current or future contract. In this transaction we are acting as Brokers only. All sales subject to contract.We are relying on information supplied by a third party. All information is given as a guide.Plating thickness cannot be measured during NBS visit while the boat is in the water and is based on information supplied by the owner.A prospective buyer is strongly advised to check the particulars and where appropriate at their own expense to employ a qualified Marine Surveyor to carry out a survey of the vessel.NBS advises that a qualified independent surveyor carries out a full out of water survey for every vessel.

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