This Beneteau Oceanis 331 has the more flexible; two 'aft double' cabins and 'master' cabin forward layout that can offer either growing children individual, equal-sized cabins, or alternatively, the greater bulk stowage space if one of those cabins is devoted to being the 'garage' for bulky deck paraphernalia, folding bikes, etc.
Comfort and on-board entertainment are provided for by a diesel-fired warm air heating system, together with a Fusion MS- RA205 Wi-Fi capable entertainment unit and a Digital Yacht iKommunicate unit for internet accessibility.
The majority of the interior lighting has been upgraded by the lighting of LED lamps, plus an additional LED lamp fitting above the galley; whilst taking the opportunity to fit tasteful background lighting behind the longitudinal surfaces of the headliner, above the side ports in the main saloon.
The accommodation is laid out as follows (from forward):
Forward Cabin:
V-shaped, double berth with infilling cushion.
Hanging locker to port, open shelf each side of the vee berth.
Overhead opening deck hatch with roller blind.
Sliding door to saloon.
Saloon:
Central drop-leaf table, fitted over the keel box and comfortably seating six.
Water tank under starboard settee & storage under port settee.
Cupboards and open shelves each side.
Fixed hull ports to each side provide good light values.
Overhead opening deck hatch.
Opening coachroof portlights toward the aft end encouraging good cross-flow ventilation
Chart table:
Aft facing chart table to port side, immediately forward of the galley, with internal chart storage and adjacent main electrical switch panel & navigation instruments
Galley area:
Large L-shaped galley to port of the companionway with S/S sink with mono bloc mixer tap. Hot & cold water supply plus hand-pumped freshwater back up.
Top opening, insulated and 12v refrigerated cool box.
Two burner ENO gas hob and oven with grill.
Opening coachroof portlight providing good galley ventilation.
Shelved locker beneath sink, with provision for rubbish bag and useful utensil stowage on the back of the door.
Heads Compartment:
Located to starboard, opposite the galley and conveniently close to the foot of the companionway. The relatively central location provides equal access to all three sleeping cabins and easy daytime use.
Primarily based upon a GRP, wash-down moulding, the compartment is fitted with a manual marine-flushing toilet, a moulded basin with hot & cold water supply and shower attachment. Shower tray pump out and heater outlet.
Port Aft Cabin:
Double berth cushions.
Hanging locker.
Fixed hull port and 2 x opening portlights providing good light levels and cross-flow ventilation.
Starboard Aft Cabin:
In effect, very nearly a mirror image of the port aft cabin in the facilities that this cabin offers, this one has a slightly bigger floor area. Same portlights and lockers fitted.