BOMBAY PILOTHOUSE 31
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 31 ft |
| LWL | 25.58 ft |
| Beam | 11 ft |
| Draft | 3.5 ft |
| Displacement | 10,250 lb |
| Ballast | 3,399.9 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 6.8 kn |
Rig & Sails
| Iforetriangle height | 37.3 ft |
| Jforetriangle base | 10.3 ft |
| Pmainsail luff | 31.3 ft |
| Emainsail foot | 11.7 ft |
| FLforestay | 10.3 ft |
| Mainsail | 389.9 sq ft |
| Jib (100%) | 192.1 sq ft |
| Spinnaker | 326.6 sq ft |
About the BOMBAY PILOTHOUSE 31
The Bombay Pilothouse 31 is a robust, full-keel sloop designed by Walter Scott and built by New Bombay Trading Co. (USA) in 1976. With a displacement of 10250.0 lb and a comfort ratio of 23.88, this vessel offers a stable, heavy-displacement platform typical of its era, though the exact total hulls built remains unconfirmed in available data.
- Best for:
- This boat is ideally suited for coastal cruisers and conservative bluewater travelers who prioritize safety, stability, and liveaboard comfort over high-speed performance. Its pilothouse design and full keel make it particularly well-regarded for single-handers or couples seeking a secure, self-sufficient vessel.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a low capsize ratio of 2.03 and a high displacement-to-length ratio of 273.38, the Bombay Pilothouse 31 demonstrates strong inherent stability and resistance to capsizing, making it well-suited for offshore passages despite its moderate sail area.
- Comparables:
- Comparable vessels include the Cal 31 and the O'Day 32, as they share similar production eras, full-keel designs, and moderate sail area-to-displacement ratios. These boats are grouped together due to their shared emphasis on seaworthiness and interior volume over planing capabilities.
Direct variant of the BOMBAY PILOTHOUSE 31
Near-identical models — same hull, builder and designer, re-badged or lightly changed. Specs and owner-reported issues are typically shared across the group, so a sister model's page may carry detail this one doesn't.
Performance
Pricing
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 31ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
4 reported issues across 3 systems for the BOMBAY PILOTHOUSE 31, compiled from owner reports in sailing forums and owner-association material.
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