2004 BENETEAU 331 $86,900 Cdn

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‘STIR CRAZY’ 2004 BENETEAU 331 FOR SALE in St. Catharines, Ontario

Turnkey Great Lakes Cruiser with Fresh Upgrades

Renowned Beneteau Craftsmanship & Performance Heritage

Beneteau has long set the benchmark for production sailing yachts across the globe, recognized for blending modern naval architecture with exceptional structural integrity. Founded over a century ago, the French builder has continuously led the marine industry in hull efficiency, ergonomic deck designs, and intuitive rigging layouts. When you step aboard a Beneteau, you inherit a legacy of ocean-tested performance balanced with sensible interior ergonomics that appeal to both seasoned captains and growing families.

The 331 model stands out as one of Beneteau’s most successful coastal cruisers in the 30 to 35-foot range. Built with precision and styled with timeless lines, this model boasts robust construction designed to handle varying wind conditions while keeping short-handed crews comfortable. Beneteau’s dedication to quality joinery, accessible maintenance points, and balanced sail plans ensures that older models retain high resale value and remain top choices on the brokerage market.

Model Overview: The Ultimate 33-Foot Coastal & Lake Cruiser

Designed by the renowned Group Finot, the Beneteau 331 delivers a perfect balance of spirited performance and exceptional living space. For sailors searching in the sub-35-foot category, finding a vessel that offers genuine two-cabin privacy without sacrificing salon volume or cockpit comfort can be a challenge. The Beneteau 331 solves this elegantly, featuring a generous 11-foot 3-inch beam carried well aft, creating a remarkably stable platform under way and incredible interior volume at anchor.

Whether you are stepping up from a smaller day-sailor or downsizing to a manageable short-handed yacht, STIR CRAZY represents an ideal sweet spot in price, size, and utility. Her responsive helm and stable hull form make short-handed tacking across Lake Ontario effortless, while her manageable displacement allows for easy maneuvering in tight marinas around Toronto and St. Catharines. The in-mast furling system combined with lines led aft to the cockpit ensures safe, stress-free sail handling in all conditions.

Below deck, the layout is open, bright, and surprisingly airy. The expansive main salon features an impressive 6-foot-plus headroom, warm teak joinery, and multiple opening ports that flood the space with natural light. The convertible dinette accommodates family dinners with ease, while the dedicated aft cabin offers a genuine queen-sized berth that rivals yachts in the 38-foot range. This clever use of space makes weekend getaways or month-long cruises through the Thousand Islands or Georgian Bay exceptionally comfortable.

Ultimately, STIR CRAZY offers an accessible pathway into high-quality cruising without the high overhead or maintenance burden of a larger yacht. Carefully updated and maintained, this freshwater vessel is ready for new adventures, offering its next owner an ideal balance of reliable Westerbeke diesel power, upgraded Raymarine navigation electronics, and off-grid solar independence.

Key Features & Highlights

Performance & Sail Handling

· Effortless Short-Handed Sailing: In-mast furling Dacron mainsail paired with a Profurl roller furling 140% genoa and a light air drifter for light breeze days.

· Streamlined Deck Layout: All major control lines led aft through Spinlock rope clutches to a Lewmar 16 cabin top winch and Lewmar 40 self-tailing primary winches.

· Light Air Versatility: Includes a light air drifter headsail to maximize performance during mid-summer Great Lakes light-wind days.

On-Deck Comfort & Enclosure

· All-Weather Protection: Custom dodger, bimini, and connector panel with full canvas enclosure (New 2020) extends your cruising season in Lake Ontario.

· Easy Water Access: Walk-through transom with swim ladder, teak-accented seat/step, and a hot/cold transom shower for quick rinses after a swim.

· Cockpit Entertainment: Folding double-leaf cockpit table, teak decking on seats, and four foldable cockpit cushions for sun lounging and dining.

· Anchor Handling Made Simple: Lewmar electric chain/rope windlass with bow foot switches and a dedicated cockpit remote control.

Navigation & Marine Electronics

· Upgraded Helm Station: Raymarine 9-inch Element 9S chart plotter mounted at the helm, supported by a new Raymarine Autopilot (2024) and new Raymarine wind transducer (2024).

· Comprehensive Instrumentation: Raymarine Tridata (depth, speed, water temp) and Standard Horizon VHF with new mast coax cable, plus two handheld VHF radios.

· Onboard Entertainment: Fusion Bluetooth Sirius AM/FM stereo system with four speakers (New 2023) and an 18-inch RCA flat-screen TV in the salon.

Systems, Electrical & Off-Grid Living

· Solar Independence: Two 100-watt solar panels mounted on the bimini mated to an Epever MPPT solar charge controller and Xantrex Link 10 monitor.

· Updated Battery & Charging Setup: Dedicated house (New 2022) and start (New 2022) batteries managed by a Xantrex 20-amp charger (New 2023).

· Galley Efficiency: Adler Barbour 12V refrigeration, two-burner propane stove with oven, and pressure hot/cold water fed by a 52-gallon fresh water tank.

· Winterization Ready: Includes a folding steel 6-pad storage cradle and custom over-boom mast-up winter cover.

Specifications Recap

· LOA: 33’ 11”

· Beam: 11’ 3”

· Draft: 5’ 6”

· Displacement: 9,920 lbs

· Ballast: 3,086 lbs

· Engine: Westerbeke 30B 3-cylinder diesel (27 HP, 2,086 hours)

· Fuel Capacity: 18 gal

· Water Capacity: 52 gal

· Holding Tank: 30 gal

· Cabins: 2 Enclosed Cabins

· Sleeps: 6 (with convertible salon dinette)

· Heads: 1 Large Head with shower setup

Why Choose Breezeway Yachts?

At Breezeway Yachts, we aren't just selling boats; we’re matching sailors with their next great memory. As a boutique yacht brokerage based in Toronto, Ontario, we pride ourselves on a personalized, high-touch approach.

With a dedicated team of yacht brokers across Ontario and a reach that extends throughout North America, we provide expert guidance for both buyers and sellers. Whether you are navigating the shores of Lake Ontario or looking for a vessel across the border, our local expertise and international network ensure a seamless transaction.

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