The Rustler 31 is a traditional, long keel, heavy displacement cruiser by Kim Holman, and is a well balanced, seaworthy and fast passage maker. Internally re-fitted in 2006/07; the galley, navigation station, saloon lining, and heads have been rebuilt using teak trim and white panelling. The domestic electric circuits were rewired in 2006/07, incorporating a Blue Sea switch Panel, and there are LEDs to all cabin lights. The coach roof windows have all been renewed using Macrolon polycarbonate. The engine was renewed in 2015, and a Tek Tank 57 litre main fuel tank installed in 2016. The invent... read more

RUSTLER 31, built 1980 Attractively priced at £19,950 'Callisto Mio' is a professionally fitted out example of the renowned Rustler 31, built by Maltings Boats of Essex and, in common with the 28' Twister and bigger Rustler 36, the Rustler 31 shares an enviable reputation for sea kindliness and all-weather speed. Class examples are much sought-after for their long-distance passage making ability. This example's original engine was replaced with a Yanmar 3GM30F (indirectly-cooled) engine; the underwater surfaces have been epoxy coated; the standing rigging has... read more

PRICE REDUCTION. A very pretty and well mannered long keeled yacht launched in 1985, perfect for someone who appreciates a solid, seaworthy hull. She will look after you on any passage, in any weather but is just as happy as a starter boat to explore the Ionian/Mediterranean. Rustler yachts performed well in the 2018 Golden Globe Race. She has less accommodation than most modern yachts but is great for a couple or for day sailing with guests. The tiller folds up to give more room in the cockpit for entertaining. All towels, bedding, crockery, cutlery etc. are included. In June 2019 she ... read more

Rustler 42 Fin Keel Yacht (2002). Betamarine 50hp diesel engine. Hydrovane self steering. 3.5Kva generator. Bow Thruster. Electric anchor windlass and electric primary sheet winches. Cutter rigged with slab reefed fully battened mainsails and furling yankee's/ furling staysails. Six berths in two double berth cabins, quarter berth and saloon. Two heads with showers. Electric anchor windlass. Hot and cold pressurised freshwater system. Specra Ventura V150 Delux water maker. Eberspacher 5DL heating. Raymarine Radar. Raymarine E120 and C80 Chartplotters. ICOM DSC VHF. Raymarine Smart Pilot X... read more

A stunning example of this cruising classic with beautiful teak decks and outstanding interior woodwork. Moulded in 1982 by Tyler, and fitted out by Tucker Brown in Burnham on Crouch to Lloyds +100A1. She was not completed and launched until 1999. She is worth jumping on the first ferry or plane to come and see! Inventory & Remarks Mechanical Volvo MD7B diesel engine with shaft drive to 2009 Darglow Featherstream prop. 3 x 12v batteries. Shore power with 25 amp charger and 3 sockets. Rig, sails Aluminium mast and boom by Tab with Norseman terminals to s/s standing rigg... read more

A long-keel classic, the Rustler 31 is sought after both as a fast coastal cruiser and as a long-distance passage-maker. This 1980 example has had the original engine replaced with a freshwater cooled Yanmar 3GM, and has good sails and a Hydrovane servo-paddle self-steering gear as well as a tillerpilot. Over winter 2020/21 new standing rigging has been fitted, and the running rigging has been altered with deck organisers and clutches to lead lines back to the cockpit. To see larger photos and a detailed inventory on our own Yachtsnet website click on the "Open website in new window&q... read more