1984, Dolphin, Seeker 31

Freetime – Dolphin Seeker 31 by Origin Yachts



Origin Yachts presents "Freetime," a Dolphin Seeker 31 sailing yacht designed by Angus Primrose and constructed in Poole. Powered by an 18hp Lister diesel engine, she accommodates five across a front cabin and convertible saloon. Featuring a separate heads and a galley with a two-burner gas oven, she offers a spacious cockpit with wheel steering for her size. Her sail plan includes a stack-and-pack mainsail, foresail, and genoa, optimizing her for coastal cruising.





Technical Specifications:



• Design Category: C (Inshore)



• LOA: 9.45m (31')



• Beam: 2.90m (9'6")



• Hull Mid Depth: 1.20m (3'11")



• Draft: 1.40m (4'7")



• Dry Weight (Approx.): 4,200 kg (9,259 lbs)



• Engine: Lister 18hp, 2-cylinder diesel



• Propulsion: Shaft drive



• Steering: Wheel



• Fuel Capacity: 80L (estimated)



• Seating Capacity: 6 persons (cockpit/saloon)



• Berths: 5 (1 cabin + saloon)



Hull Construction:



• Below chine: GRP (glass-reinforced plastic), fin keel hull



• Above chine: GRP with reinforced structural core



• Frames: GRP stringers



• Bulkheads: Marine plywood, bonded



• Decking: Non-slip GRP (teak optional per build)



Cockpit Systems:



• Seating: Large cockpit benches



• Amenities:

o Wheel steering console





• Instrumentation:

o Basic engine gauges (speed, fuel, temp)





• Controls: Wheel steering, manual sail controls



• Sail Handling: Stack-and-pack mainsail system



Interior Configuration:



• Cabin: 1 double berth forward



• Saloon: Convertible to 3 berths (double + single)



• Galley:

o Two-burner gas oven



o Sink (water system TBD)





• Heads:

o Separate compartment



o Manual toilet (holding tank TBD)





Rigging Configuration:



• Type: Sloop



• Sails: Stack-and-pack mainsail, foresail, genoa



• Mast: Aluminum, deck-stepped (assumed)



• Rigging: Stainless steel standing rigging (condition TBD)



Engine Room Configuration:



• Access: Hatches beneath cockpit/saloon



• Power:

o Lister 18hp diesel, 2-cylinder



o Battery bank (details per survey)





• Fuel System: 80L capacity (estimated), single filler



• Maintenance: Regularly maintained (details per survey)



Additional Equipment:



• Navigation: Basic instrumentation (TBD)



• Exterior: Large cockpit, wheel steering



• Sails: Mainsail (stack-and-pack), foresail, genoa



• Mooring: Swinging mooring in Poole Harbour



Builder: Dolphin Yachts, Poole

Designer: Angus Primrose

"Freetime" offers a compact yet capable design by Angus Primrose, with a spacious cockpit and efficient sail plan. Currently on a swinging mooring in Poole Harbour; viewings require advance booking. Contact Origin Yachts for technical details or to schedule an inspection.