DICTATOR 31
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 31 ft |
| LWL | 26 ft |
| Beam | 10.7 ft |
| Draft | 5 ft |
| Displacement | 17,500 lb |
| Ballast | 4,800.2 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 6.8 kn |
About the DICTATOR 31
The Dictator 31 is a rare, heavy-displacement cruising sloop designed by Wallstrom, Watkins & Assoc and built by Jarvis Newman Inc. in 1970. With a production run of only one known hull, this vessel represents a unique example of late-1960s American boatbuilding characterized by its substantial 17500.0 lb displacement and traditional gaffhead rig.
- Best for:
- This boat is best suited for experienced coastal cruisers who prioritize comfort and stability over speed, particularly those with an appreciation for traditional sailing aesthetics and low-maintenance gaff rigs.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a high displacement-to-length ratio of 444.5 and a low capsize ratio of 1.65, the Dictator 31 possesses the inherent stability and motion comfort suitable for protected coastal passages and short offshore trips, though its age and single-hull status require careful assessment of structural integrity.
- Comparables:
- Comparable vessels include other heavy-displacement American cruisers from the late 1960s and early 1970s, such as the Pearson 303 or O'Day 302, though the Dictator's gaff rig and full keel distinguish it from the more common masthead sloop designs of that era.
Performance
Pricing
We don't have market pricing data for the DICTATOR 31 yet. If you own one, help other buyers — what did you pay for it? Reports build a community price estimate over time.
Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 31ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the DICTATOR 31yet to publish model-specific findings we'd stand behind — but here's a free general inspection checklist, built from our research into what actually goes wrong on boats of this kind.
Drawn from 7,029 documented issues across 2,391 models, ordered so the areas that most often turn up problems come first.
Own a DICTATOR 31? Reports from owners are what turn this into a model-specific checklist — and they're the reason the boats above it have one.
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