The Longbow 31 westerly is a 31.0ft masthead sloop designed by Laurent Giles and partners ltd and built in fiberglass by Westerly Marine Construction Ltd. between 1972 and 1980.
265 units have been built.
The Longbow 31 westerly is a moderate weight sailboat which is under powered. It is very stable / stiff and has a good righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a coastal cruiser. The fuel capacity is originally small. There is a very short water supply range.
Main features
Model | Longbow 31 westerly | ||
Length | 31 ft | ||
Beam | 9.50 ft | ||
Draft | 4.50 ft | ||
Country | United Kingdom (Europe) | ||
Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
Sail area / displ. | 13.37 | ||
Ballast / displ. | 44.68 % | ||
Displ. / length | 268.57 | ||
Comfort ratio | 27.02 | ||
Capsize | 1.80 |
Hull
Hull type | Monohull fin keel with rudder on skeg | ||
Construction | Fiberglass | ||
Waterline length | 25 ft | ||
Maximum draft | 4.50 ft | ||
Displacement | 9400 lbs | ||
Ballast | 4200 lbs | ||
Hull speed | 6.70 knots |
Rigging
Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
Sail area (100%) | 371 sq.ft | ||
Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
Sail area fore | 212.23 sq.ft | ||
Sail area main | 158.75 sq.ft | ||
I | 38 ft | ||
J | 11.17 ft | ||
P | 31.75 ft | ||
E | 10 ft |
Engine
Nb engines | 1 | ||
Total power | 25 HP | ||
Fuel capacity | 20 gals |
Accommodations
Water capacity | 30 gals | ||
Headroom | 0 ft | ||
Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
Nb of berths | 0 | ||
Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
Builder | Westerly Marine Construction Ltd. | ||
Designer | Laurent Giles and partners ltd | ||
First built | 1972 | ||
Last built | 1980 | ||
Number built | 265 |