Niagara 31
22 / 37 - score 52%
The Niagara 31 is a 31.25ft masthead sloop designed by German Frers and built in fiberglass by Hinterhoeller Yachts Ltd. since 1977.
100 units have been built.
The Niagara 31 is a moderate weight sailboat which is a good performer. It is very stable / stiff and has a low righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a coastal cruiser.
This boat has an average score and ranks in the low half. You might find a better tradeoff.
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Main features 53%
| Model | Niagara 31 | ||
| Length | 31.25 ft (36%) | the closest to 29.49 ft | |
| Beam | 10.25 ft (70%) | the closest to 10.50 ft | |
| Draft | 5 ft | ||
| Country | Canada (North America) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
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Ratios 70%
| Sail area / displ. | 19.74 (49%) | the closest to 20.80 | |
| Ballast / displ. | 44.38 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 250.44 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 21.14 (91%) | the closest to 20.96 | |
| Capsize | 2.05 |
Hull 13%
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with spade rudder | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 24.25 ft (13%) | the closest to 26.48 ft | |
| Maximum draft | 5 ft | ||
| Displacement | 8000 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 3550 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 6.60 knots |
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Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 492 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 266.60 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 225 sq.ft | ||
| I | 43 ft | ||
| J | 12.40 ft | ||
| P | 36 ft | ||
| E | 12.50 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 13 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 | Hinterhoeller Yachts Ltd. | ||
| Designer | German Frers | ||
| First built | 1977 | ||
| Last built | 0 | ?? | |
| Number built | 100 |
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