ELIZABETHAN 31
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 31 ft |
| LWL | 24.17 ft |
| Beam | 9.33 ft |
| Draft | 4.67 ft |
| Displacement | 11,200 lb |
| Ballast | 5,600 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 6.6 kn |
Rig & Sails
| Iforetriangle height | 35.2 ft |
| Jforetriangle base | 12.5 ft |
| Pmainsail luff | 30.7 ft |
| Emainsail foot | 11 ft |
| FLforestay | 12.5 ft |
| Mainsail | 402.4 sq ft |
| Jib (100%) | 220 sq ft |
| Spinnaker | 374 sq ft |
About the ELIZABETHAN 31
After Peter Webster Ltd. closed down in 1976, the moulds were used to produce a few additional hulls elsewhere. Available also as a ketch.
The Elizabethan 31 is a classic British cruiser designed by David Thomas and built by Peter Webster Ltd. in 1968. With a displacement of 11200.0 lb and a full keel, this vessel represents a specific era of heavy-displacement yacht construction, though the exact number of hulls built is unknown.
- Best for:
- This boat suits traditionalists and coastal cruisers who prioritize comfort and stability over speed, as evidenced by its high comfort ratio of 33.71 and low sail area/displacement ratio of 12.48.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a capsize ratio of 1.67 and a displacement of 11200.0 lb, the Elizabethan 31 is inherently stable and suitable for offshore passages, provided the structural integrity of the keel and deck is verified.
- Comparables:
- Comparable vessels include other 1960s British full-keel designs such as the Hallberg-Rassy 31 or the Hallberg-Rassy 36, which share similar displacement characteristics and traditional cruising layouts.
Direct variant of the ELIZABETHAN 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
Market Price
Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 31ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
9 reported issues across 7 systems for the ELIZABETHAN 31, compiled from owner reports in sailing forums and owner-association material.
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