How much does a Pearson 31 weigh?

The Pearson 31 has a displacement of 9,400.00 lb and a length overall (LOA) of 31.00 ft.

How much does a used Pearson 31 cost?

Based on 3 recent market listings, used Pearson 31 sailboats typically sell for between $22,900 and $26,000, with a median asking price of $23,000. Price varies significantly based on year, condition, location, and included equipment.

Who designed the Pearson 31?

The Pearson 31 was designed by William Shaw, first built in 1977.

Pearson 31 Performance — PHRF, SA/D, Hull Speed & Sailing Characteristics

The Pearson 31 is designed for cruising comfort rather than racing.

Hull Speed

The theoretical displacement-mode speed limit — determined by waterline length, not engine or sail power.

6.7 kts

A displacement hull pushes a bow wave whose speed is limited by the waterline length. With a waterline of 25.0′, the Pearson 31 tops out around 6.7 knots in displacement mode — after that, the bow wave outruns the hull and resistance climbs steeply.

1.34 × √25.0′ LWL = 6.7 kts

Performance Ratios

Racing handicap, sail-carrying power, stability and comfort — and what each one actually tells you about a day on the water.

PHRF Rating

180s/nm

Typical cruiser — designed for comfort and ease, not podium finishes.

Ballast / Displacement

40.4%

Stiff enough to carry a big genoa comfortably into moderate breeze.

Displacement / Length

269

Moderate-heavy — carries provisions well, deliberate in light air.

Hull Speed

6.7kts

Pounds/Inch Immersion

6lbs

Weight needed to sink the hull one inch — loading sensitivity.

PHRF Fleet Position

Where the Pearson 31 sits on the PHRF handicap spectrum — lower numbers mean faster boats.

Cruiser/Racer 90–150

Cruiser 150–210

Heavy Cruiser 210–300

Pearson 31 180s/nm Typical cruiser — designed for comfort and ease, not podium finishes.

Island Packet 31 186s/nm

Hughes 31 191s/nm

How It Compares

Side-by-side with the boats most often cross-shopped against the Pearson 31.

	Pearson 31	Bristol 311	Hughes 31	Island Packet 31	Longbow 31 Westerly	Seafarer 31 Mkii
Dimensions
LOA	31.0	31.0	31.0	31.0	31.0	31.0
LWL	25.0	24.8	24.0	27.8	25.0	25.1
Beam	10.5	10.2	9.7	11.6	9.5	9.8
Displacement	9	11	9	11	9	10
Ballast	3	4	3	4	4	4
Sail Area	—	455	394	530	371	—
Performance
PHRF	180	—	191	186	—	—
SA/Disp	—	14.6	14.5	17.2	13.4	—
Bal/Disp	40.4	40.2	36.8	40.9	—	47.1
Comfort	—	29.6	26.2	22.6	27.0	—
Capsize	—	1.82	1.86	2.09	1.80	—
Hull Speed	—	6.7	6.6	7.1	6.7	—