The Hughes 31 is a 31.0ft masthead sloop designed by Sparkman & Stephens and built in fiberglass by Hughes Boat Works since 1979.
The Hughes 31 is a moderate weight sailboat which is slightly under powered. It is stable / stiff and has a good righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a coastal cruiser.
Main features
| Model | Hughes 31 | ||
| Length | 31 ft | ||
| Beam | 9.67 ft | ||
| Draft | 5 ft | ||
| Country | Canada (North America) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 14.51 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 36.81 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 293.87 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 26.23 | ||
| Capsize | 1.86 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with rudder on skeg | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 24 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 5 ft | ||
| Displacement | 9100 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 3350 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 6.56 knots |
Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 394 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 227.20 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 166.60 sq.ft | ||
| I | 35.50 ft | ||
| J | 12.80 ft | ||
| P | 34 ft | ||
| E | 9.80 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 | Hughes Boat Works | ||
| Designer | Sparkman & Stephens | ||
| First built | 1979 | ||
| Last built | 0 | ?? | |
| Number built | 0 | ?? |