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1956 Rybovich 31 Sportfisherman

Newport Beach, California

$99,000

Well-cared for classic, ready to fish and cruise! Hull #24 of the world-renowned boat builders Rybovich and Sons, originally named "Tranquil" in 1956, she was the only 31' Rybovich built and is documented at 29.9 feet.  Great opportunity to own part of yachting history. See CRACKER in the Newport Beach International Boat Show (NBIBS) April 18-21, 2024.

Basic Boat Info

Make: Rybovich
Model: 31 Sportfisherman
Year: 1956
Condition: Used
Category: Power
Builder: Rybovich & Sons
Construction: Wood
Boat Hull ID: RYB0332AA357
Has Hull ID: Yes

Dimensions

Length: 31 ft
Length Overall: 31 ft
Beam: 10'3 ft
Min Draft: 2'6 ft
Cabins Count: 1

Engines / Speed

Engines: 2
Engine #1 Specs:
  • Make: Caterpillar
  • Model: 3116
  • Fuel: Diesel
  • Engine Power: 300hp
  • Type: Inboard
  • Engine Hours: 1,657
Engine #2 Specs:
  • Make: Caterpillar
  • Model: 3116
  • Fuel: Diesel
  • Engine Power: 300hp
  • Type: Inboard
  • Engine Hours: 1,657
Total Engine Power: 600hp
Cruising Speed: 15 kn
Maximum Speed: 18 kn

Tanks

Fuel Tank Capacity: 200 gal

Other

Heads Count: 1
Boat Class: Sports Fishing Boats, Flybridge, Sports Fishing Boats

Contact

Sean Oates
Chuck Hovey Yachts, Inc.

Office

Chuck Hovey Yachts- Newport Beach
Chuck Hovey Yachts, Inc.
Newport Beach, CA, US, 92663
Tel:949-675-8092
Disclaimer
The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.


Accommodations

In the forepeak is the chain locker followed by the head. Next aft is the galley to port with a day bunk to starboard. Up steps is the salon with convertible settee to port and convertible dinette opposite. The aft bulkhead leads directly to the self-bailing cockpit with tuna door, cockpit controls and teak decking. The flybridge is above the salon with complete controls and instrumentation. The tuna tower is above the flybridge on polished anodized aluminum frames.

Galley
  • Homestand 2-burner electric stove
  • Built-in ice box
  • Stainless steel sink
Electronics and Navigation
  • Robertson AP-22 autopilot
  • Icom IC-M402 VHF/radio
  • Standard Horizon VHF/radio
  • Navnet depth/GPS plotter/radar
  • Ritchie compass
  • Fusion Stereo (2022)
  • Polk audio speakers
Electrical

The 12-VDC is supplied by battery source and the 120-VAC is obtained from shore power connection. Magnum Inverter with additional batteries. (2) 8D batteries (2021)

Deck and Hull
  • Danforth 15# anchor
  • 5/16" x 6' chain
  • 1/2" x 200' rode
  • Dock lines
  • Docking fenders
  • Stainless steel cleats
  • Cockpit ice box
  • In-deck live well
  • Polished anodized aluminum tuna tower
  • Polished anodized aluminum outriggers
  • Flush mount rod holders (2)
  • Rail mount rod holders (3)
  • Helm chair
  • Fighting chair
  • Polyvinyl bimini top on anodized aluminum frames
  • Canvas helm cover and helm chair cover
  • New topside paint 2023
Engine and Mechanical

Twin Caterpillar 3116 marine diesel engines, in-line six-cylinder, turbo charged, 300HP each. The main engine hours are 1657 port and 1649 starboard. The transmissions are ZF model IRM-220.

  • Morse controls
  • Hynautic hydraulic steering
  • Seaward 6-gallon hot water heater
  • Sealand Vacu-Flush head
  • Cruisair heat and air conditioning
  • Sanigard holding tank vent filter
  • Tankwatch 4 holding tank monitor
  • Flo-jet fresh water pressure accumulator tank
  • Polyvinyl waste tank with Sealand discharge pump
  • Facet fuel priming pump
  • High water alarm float switch
  • Par Max raw water wash down pump
Construction

Carvel planked hull sides, double planked bottom. Planking is Honduras mahogany. Fastenings are Silicon Bronze. Frames are 1 1/4" x 2" at 20" centers. Superstructure is plywood decks, Mahogany & plywood superstructure. The main frames are at 20" centers with 1" x 1 1/4" Oak intermediate batten type frames in between. Tonnage is not determined.

Remarks

“Cracker” is a well-cared for classic, ready to fish and cruise. Hull #24 of the world renowned boat builders Rybovich and Sons, originally named “Tranquil” in 1956, she was the only 31’ Rybovich built and is documented at 29.9 feet. Great opportunity to own part of yachting history. Shown by appointment.

Exclusions

All personal gear; artwork; loose items; galley gear; CD's; clock & barometer sets; charts; fishing equipment; tools; spare parts; supplies & items not specifically listed on equipment list specifications sheet.

Disclaimer
The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.
Additional Contact Information
Contact Sean Oates at 714-642-5230 or 949-675-8092 for additional information and your viewing appointment. See CRACKER in the Newport Beach International Boat Show (NBIBS) April 18-21, 2024.