The perfect boat for a lifelong sailor to retire to, the NEB 31 has the classic look and the nimble handling that every sailor (and veteran powerboat owners, too) value. The NEB 31 sleeps four, cruises at 18 knots and has a top speed of 22 knots, has a bow thruster for easy docking, and refrigeration for weekend cruising. Best of all the yacht is never mistaken for a `cookie cutter character boat` -- most yachtsmen assume that the 31 is a classic restoration of a lobster yacht. The NEB 31 has a solid fiberglass hull, a balsa core deck, a composite-construction fuel tank (no rust or corrosion), and a V-drive places the engine farther aft than you might expect, reducing the engine`s impact on the accommodation plan.