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Hotfoot 31
Designer: Doug Hemphill  ·  Builder: Hotfoot Boats (Can)  ·  First built: 1984
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About the Hotfoot 31

With limited specifications available, the Hotfoot 31 represents one of the more elusive designs in the 31-foot sailboat category. This size range typically attracts sailors seeking a versatile platform that balances performance with manageable handling characteristics. Based on its nomenclature, the Hotfoot 31 likely emphasizes spirited sailing performance, suggesting a design philosophy that prioritizes speed and responsiveness over pure comfort. Boats bearing performance-oriented names in this size category are often engineered for coastal cruising with racing capabilities, appealing to sailors who want weekend adventure potential without sacrificing weeknight racing competitiveness. The 31-foot length puts this design in the sweet spot for small crews or couples looking to explore coastal waters while maintaining the ability to trailer or find affordable marina slips. Without detailed specifications, potential buyers should investigate the hull form, sail plan configuration, and construction methods to understand how this particular design achieves its performance objectives. Given the limited available information, prospective owners would benefit from connecting with existing Hotfoot 31 sailors or locating original design documentation to fully appreciate this boat's intended sailing characteristics and real-world capabilities.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 31.50 ft / 9.60 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 26.00 ft / 7.92 m
Beam 10.50 ft / 3.20 m
Max Draft 6.00 ft / 1.83 m
Displacement 5,000.00 lb / 2,268 kg
Ballast 2,000.00 lb / 907 kg
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin w/spade rudder
Rigging Type Fractional Sloop
Construction FG
Designer Doug Hemphill
Builder Hotfoot Boats (CAN)
First Built 1984
Number Built 11
Related Sailboats ["Cc 32" · "Cal 31" · "Tartan 31" · "Hunter 31" · "Sadler 32"]
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Performance Ratios
PHRF Rating PHRF (Performance Handicap Racing Fleet) is a national racing handicap measured in seconds per nautical mile. Lower values indicate faster boats. Ratings are sourced from US Sailing's national database (median across 60+ regional fleets).
Under 0 — Ultralight racer0–90 — Performance racer90–150 — Cruiser/racer150–210 — Typical cruiserOver 210 — Heavy/slow cruiser
126
Ballast/Displacement Ballast to Displacement ratio shows what percentage of the boat's total weight is ballast. Higher values generally mean better initial stability and stiffer sail carrying.
30–35% — Typical cruiser35–45% — Stiff performance boatOver 45% — Racing oriented
40.0
Displacement/Length Displacement to Length ratio measures how heavy a boat is relative to its waterline length. Lower values mean a lighter, faster boat.
Under 100 — Ultralight racer100–200 — Light cruiser/racer200–300 — Moderate cruiser300–400 — Heavy cruiserOver 400 — Very heavy
127
Pounds/Inch Immersion Pounds per Inch Immersion (PPI) tells you how much weight is needed to sink the boat one inch. Useful for calculating how additional gear and stores affect waterline. 5.85 pounds/inch
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 25.35
J (Foretriangle Base) 11.00 ft / 3.35 m
P (Mainsail Luff) 462.00 ft² / 42.92 m²
E (Mainsail Foot) 127.00
How It Compares

vs. Cal 31, Hunter 31, Tartan 31

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Dimensions
LOA
Hotfoot 31 ★
31.5 ft
Cal 31
31.5 ft
Hunter 31
31.3 ft
Tartan 31
31.3 ft
LWL
Hotfoot 31 ★
26.0 ft
Cal 31
25.7 ft
Hunter 31
26.3 ft
Tartan 31
26.0 ft
Beam
Hotfoot 31 ★
10.5 ft
Cal 31
10.0 ft
Hunter 31
10.9 ft
Tartan 31
10.9 ft
Displacement
Hotfoot 31 ★
5 lbs
Cal 31
9 lbs
Hunter 31
9 lbs
Tartan 31
9 lbs
Ballast
Hotfoot 31 ★
2 lbs
Cal 31
3 lbs
Hunter 31
4 lbs
Tartan 31
3 lbs
Sail Area
Hotfoot 31 ★
Cal 31
490 sq ft
Hunter 31
458 sq ft
Tartan 31
506 sq ft
Performance
PHRF Rating (lower = faster)
Hotfoot 31 ★
126 s/nm
Cal 31
156 s/nm
Hunter 31
183 s/nm
Tartan 31
159 s/nm
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Hotfoot 31 ★
Cal 31
18.0
Hunter 31
16.2
Tartan 31
18.7
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Hotfoot 31 ★
40.0 %
Cal 31
Hunter 31
41.2 %
Tartan 31
43.2 %
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Hotfoot 31 ★
Cal 31
24.1
Hunter 31
22.4
Tartan 31
20.9
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Hotfoot 31 ★
Cal 31
1.91
Hunter 31
2.05
Tartan 31
2.10
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Hotfoot 31 ★
127
Cal 31
Hunter 31
239
Tartan 31
229
Hull Speed
Hotfoot 31 ★
Cal 31
6.8 kts
Hunter 31
6.9 kts
Tartan 31
6.8 kts
Speed Number (higher = faster)
Hotfoot 31 ★
Cal 31
2.3
Hunter 31
2.2
Tartan 31
2.6
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