Overview

 

"Meanwhile"s condition is superb and she is well equipped.  She has been kept in a covered slip for the past year and features, a pampered, low hour, Volvo diesel, 1500 watt inverter, 16,000 BTU's of A/C, new 3.5 KW Generator 100 hrs, new electronics package, custom trim tabs, spotless interior, bilge and engine room, etc., she is cruise ready and turn key. "Meanwhile"s original owner was an engineer who had the vessel built, monitored the build and made numerous sensible upgrades to her.  This boat is featured  in the September 2005 MOTORBOATING article "Bahama Bound"!    

With her single diesel and large bow thruster, she is easy to maneuver and stingy of fuel. At 7 knots she consumes about 1.5 GPH and at 14 knots about 6 GPH.
The unique "keelform" hull will sip fuel and cruise comfortably at a 7 knot displacement speed or reach speeds of 16 knots plus at wide open throttle. Not only does the substantial keel provide full protection for the four bladed prop, it gives the boat the feel of running on rails at all speeds.
Docking is a breeze with the large rudder and bow thruster- no more panic leaps to the dock!
The Camanos are known for very high quality glass work,(Solid hand laid glass below the waterline and cored with Corecell above the waterline), electro polished stainless steel fittings and no exterior brightwork. The interior joinery is expertly crafted and finished to yacht standards.

"Meanwhile" is truly one of the best designed and best built pocket cruisers you will find.  So if you are looking for a well equipped, clean boat, turn key and ready to cruise, this one's for you.  She is kept with an "open check book policy" Owners are moving out of boating.

NOTABLE FEATURES, UPGRADES AND OPTIONS;
Canvas and Enclosure new 2015
Optional Trim Tabs
A/C
Inverter
Garmin Color Plotters new 2014
Bow Thruster, 5 HP
Twin Alternators and 5 new AGM batteries
Custom Oak Cabin Sole
Olsson Dingy Davit 

 

Confessions of Camano 31 Owners on the Great Loop

 

"After the long search for a Great Loop boat that would not drain the bank account, not hit bottom during low tides, is fast enough to beat out a storm or make a bridge opening, the Camano 31 was the chosen one.   The selection proved right on as we made some bridges that would have closed for an hour or get under them with our 12 foot height (bimini down), cruised through some low tide areas that our 3.3 inch draft could handle, beat out a storm on Lake Michigan that we didn’t want to get caught in, and actually enjoyed the ride up the New Jersey Coast as this trawler could cruise at 12 knots which keeps the stern ahead of the 2-4 foot waves.  The 12,000lb Camano proved easy to handle in locks and was fully equipped with generator, autopilot, and fly bridge as we wanted nothing to block the nature shots.  The fly bridge also provided enough space for six to party after day’s cruise and we really enjoyed the fuel consumption of 1,945 diesel gallons on our trip doing the Lake Erie Route.  Also, our fear of having enough fuel between Hoppies and Green Turtle Bay were unfounded as we only consumed 67 gallons of fuel". 

 

Following Captain Bob’s advice -The Camano 31 proved to be for us the “smallest boat we could feel comfortable on.”

 

Bill and Kathy on “Tour de Loop” 

 

Gold Loopers 2013

 

Descriptions

Accommodations

Accommodates 8 for cocktails, 6 for dining and sleeps 4 in stateroom and convertible dinette.  Clean, traditional and functional. Cockpit deck with lazarette storage below. Very roomy flybridge deck. In the salon you will find a L - shaped settee and table to port, straight ahead to starboard is the lower helm. Large windows all around creates a light and bright feeling. To port step down to the galley, the head to starboard. Master stateroom forward with 5" foam mattress V-berth with fillers, 6'4" headroom.  The interior upholstery and curtains are all fresh and in excellent shape,    The mahogany trim in the cabin is well kept.   

Hanging Locker
Custom A/C vent in head
CruiseAir 16,000 BTU Reverse Cycle A/C with SMX digital control (New 2009)
Custom V-berth electric fan

Cubby hole and drawer storage in stateroom
Convertible dinette, seats 6 for dining
Vacuflush head with holding tank and macerator (New pump and sensor 7/2015)
Curtains with tie backs
Optional Oak Wood cabin sole
Casual Rugs
Cable TV connection
Digital TV Antenna (New 2014)
Pilot Chair
Flat screen TV

 

Galley

Nova Cool Refrigerator, 12V/110V 
Force Ten 3 burner Propane Stove with oven and cutting board cover
Microwave
Coffee Maker
S/S Sink
Drawer and cabinet storage
Custom storage 
Pressure water system
Hot water heater

Electronics / Helm

 

LOWER HELM
Garmin 441S Color Plotter (New 2014)
Raymarine ST6000+ Autopilot with wireless remote
Saturn 3" Compass 
Garmin VHF 200 VHF (New 2012) with wireless remote
AM/FM/CD 
Maxwell remote windlass control
Bow thruster control
12 Volt plug

UPPER HELM   
Garmin 441S Color Plotter
Raymarine S100 Wireless Remote for Autopilot (New 2012)
Raymarine ST-60 Digital Depth
Saturn 5" Compass
West Marine VHF 480 (New 2014) 
AM/FM Radio with USB and IPod input (New 2014)

Garmin GHS 20 Wireless remote VHF (New 2012)
Bow thruster control
12 Volt plug
Flo Scan
Maxwell remote windlass control
3 helm chairs
2 Folding chairs

Electrical

 3.5KW Generator (New 2014)
Xantrex Freedom Jazz 1500 Inverter
Batteries: (5) Group #27 AGM, (New 2015) 
Charles Auto Battery Charger 20A 3 Stage (New 2013)
30 AMP Shore Power with 2 50' cords
AC/DC Electrical panel with upgraded breakers

Mechanical

Volvo TAMD41P-A 200 hp diesel- 989 hours.  Fully serviced every 100 hours, and is up to date, (Filters, fluids, impellers and coolant 2/2015).  Heat exchanger and coolers pulled (oil cooler replaced) and cleaned 2/2015) All work completed by Blue Water Marine of St. Petersburg.  Extensive Receipts and invoices available.  The engine and engine room is very clean and reflects it's well maintained condition

Custom twin alternators
Belts and some hoses replaced 2014
Fresh water pump (new 2012)
Kobelt engine controls, upper and lower
Hydraulic steering
Dripless shaft seal and cutlass bearing (Replaced 2014)
Algae X system 

4 Bladed prop
Hot water heater (also engine heated)
Pressure water system
Dual Racor fuel filters with remote vac gauge and warning light at helm

Key Power 5 HP bow thruster
3 Auto-electric bilge pumps (1 new 2015)
Quick change raw water pump cover
Factory Trim Tabs (New upper and lower toggle controls 2014)
Spares

Hull / Deck

New bottom paint 2014
Maxwell Windlass with 2 foot switches and helm remotes
Olsson Davit System (New 2014)
Bow Pulpit
22 lb Bruce anchor with 120' chain rode (Rode New 2014)
Sunbrella Bimini with 3 side enclosure (New 6/2015)

Textalene Windshield Cover 
Sunbrella Helm Cover 
Cockpit Shower (Replaced 2013)
Transom Door
Swim Platform and ladder
Large Lazerette storage
Ample Hand rails
Opening ports and hatch with screens
Cockpit Lights
Fenders and Lines
CG Safety Package

Factory Description

Comfort underway is derived by many factors, one of which is hull shape.  The KEELFORM® hull does not “roll” like a full displacement hull form and does not “pound” like a planing hull form.  The Camano KEELFORM® is unique.  Forward, her stem is deep, as it would be in a displacement hull.  Aft, the bottom flattens out into hard chines, just like a planing boat, but has a huge keel and barn-door style rudder that would never be found on a planing yacht.  The keel, which provides about 28 percent of the hull’s displacement, is one of the elements of design that makes the Camano an adept performer at any speed.

The 200 hp Volvo® turbo-charged engine is placed deep in the engine compartment, along with the fluid storage.  This places the center of gravity lower than in most boats, thus allowing a steady and level ride. Comfort is also derived from the low noise level, when underway, because of a combination of a quiet diesel and a well-insulated engine room.

Brokers Comments

"Meanwhile"s condition is superb and is loaded.  With her pampered, low hour, diesel, 1500 watt inverter, 16,000 BTU's of A/C, nice, new electronics package, custom trim tabs, spotless interior, bilge and engine room, etc., she is cruise ready and turn key.    She is  featured in the September 2005 MOTORBOATING article "Bahama Bound"!  Kept undercover and  with an "open check book policy" Owners are moving ashore and seeking offers.

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.