The Carmen 31 is a 31.0ft masthead sloop designed by Ron Swanson and built in wood by Swarbrick & Swarbrick since 1961.
The Carmen 31 is a moderate weight sailboat which is a reasonably good performer. It is reasonably stable / stiff and has a good righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a coastal cruiser.
Main features
| Model | Carmen 31 | ||
| Length | 31 ft | ||
| Beam | 9.50 ft | ||
| Draft | 5 ft | ||
| Country | Australia | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 16.39 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 0 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 264.10 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 25.34 | ||
| Capsize | 1.85 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull long keel | ||
| Construction | Wood | ||
| Waterline length | 24.50 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 5 ft | ||
| Displacement | 8700 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 0 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 6.63 knots |
Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 432 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 231.88 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 200.63 sq.ft | ||
| I | 37.10 ft | ||
| J | 12.50 ft | ||
| P | 32.10 ft | ||
| E | 12.50 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 0 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 0 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 0 gals | ||
| Headroom | 0 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
| Nb of berths | 0 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
| Builder | Swarbrick & Swarbrick | ||
| Designer | Ron Swanson | ||
| First built | 1961 | ||
| Last built | 0 | ?? | |
| Number built | 0 | ?? |