LOTUS 9.5
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 31.17 ft |
| LWL | 27.99 ft |
| Beam | 10.99 ft |
| Draft | 5.74 ft |
| Displacement | 9,519 lb |
| Ballast | 3,405.9 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 7.1 kn |
About the LOTUS 9.5
Thanks to 'kestrahl' for providing information on this boat.
Designed by Alan Wright and built by Lotus Yachts (NZ), the Lotus 9.5 is a rare 31.17 ft masthead sloop with only 38 hulls built in 1985. Its lightweight displacement of 9519.0 lb and high SA/D ratio of 18.44 indicate a design focused on performance rather than heavy cruising comfort.
- Best for:
- This boat suits active coastal cruisers and club racers who prioritize speed and agility over heavy offshore protection, particularly those comfortable with a lighter, more responsive helm.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a low capsize ratio of 2.08 and a comfort ratio of 20.87, the Lotus 9.5 is better suited for protected coastal waters than extended bluewater passages, as its light displacement offers less motion comfort in heavy seas.
- Comparables:
- Comparable boats include the Catalina 31 and O'Day 31, which share similar beam and length dimensions but typically feature heavier displacement and different rig configurations, making the Lotus 9.5 distinctively lighter and faster.
Performance
Pricing
We don't have market pricing data for the LOTUS 9.5 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 31.17ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the LOTUS 9.5yet 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 LOTUS 9.5? 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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