ELIZABETHAN 31 KETCH
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 |
About the ELIZABETHAN 31 KETCH
Most Elizabethan 31s were delivered as sloops. In 1970 a ketch-rigged version was built, with a centre cockpit and a higher deck moulding, providing greater headroom and an aft cabin. The basic hull remained unchanged. After Peter Webster Ltd. closed in 1976, the molds were used to produce additional hulls from a few other builders.
The Elizabethan 31 Ketch is a classic British cruiser designed by David Thomas and built by Peter Webster Ltd. in the UK between 1968 and 1976. With a production run of only 40 hulls, this vessel represents a rare example of high-quality, heavy-displacement construction from that era.
- Best for:
- This boat is best suited for experienced coastal cruisers and conservative bluewater sailors who prioritize seakindliness and comfort over speed. Its heavy displacement and ketch rig make it ideal for those seeking a stable, manageable passage-making boat.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a displacement of 11200.0 lb and a capsize ratio of 1.67, the Elizabethan 31 Ketch demonstrates strong offshore stability and is well-suited for bluewater cruising.
- Comparables:
- Comparable vessels include the Hallberg-Rassy 31 and the Tartan 31, which share similar heavy-displacement characteristics and ketch or masthead sloop configurations from the late 1960s and 1970s. These boats are comparable due to their focus on offshore durability and comfortable motion in heavy seas.
Direct variant of the ELIZABETHAN 31 KETCH
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
We don't have enough data on the ELIZABETHAN 31 KETCHyet 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.
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