New Bombay Trading Co. Bombay Clipper 31

Sailboat 31′ Since 1975

Overview

Builder
New Bombay Trading Co.
Model
Bombay Clipper 31
Type
Sailboat
Built
1975 on
Designer
Walter Scott
Hull
Fin with rudder on skeg
Hull material
Fiberglass
Rig
Masthead Sloop

Dimensions

Length overall
31′ (9.45 m)
Waterline length
25′ 7″ (7.80 m)
Beam
11′ 6″ (3.51 m)
Displacement
9,400 lb (4,264 kg)
Ballast
3,300 lb (1,497 kg)

Sails and rig

Sail area
434 sq ft (40.3 m²)
I (foretriangle height)
38′ 4″ (11.67 m)
J (foretriangle base)
10′ 10″ (3.30 m)
P (mainsail luff)
32′ 4″ (9.85 m)
E (mainsail foot)
13′ (3.96 m)

Design ratios

Sail area / displacement
15.6

Power from the sails for the boat's weight. Under 16 is modest, 16–20 a typical cruiser, over 20 lively.

Displacement / length
250

How heavy the boat is for its waterline. Under 200 is light, 200–300 moderate, over 300 heavy.

Ballast ratio
35%

Share of the weight that is ballast. Higher generally means stiffer in a breeze.

Capsize screening
2.18

Under 2 is generally considered better for offshore use.

More details

Construction
FG

Data from Mauri Pro Sailboat Data. Check details with the builder before relying on them.

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