New Bombay Trading Co. Bombay Pilothouse 31

Sailboat 31′ Since 1976

Overview

Builder
New Bombay Trading Co.
Model
Bombay Pilothouse 31
Type
Sailboat
Built
1976 on
Designer
Walter Scott
Hull
Long Keel
Hull material
Fiberglass
Rig
Masthead Sloop

Dimensions

Length overall
31′ (9.45 m)
Waterline length
25′ 10″ (7.86 m)
Beam
11′ 6″ (3.51 m)
Displacement
12,250 lb (5,557 kg)
Ballast
4,000 lb (1,814 kg)

Sails and rig

Sail area
390 sq ft (36.2 m²)
I (foretriangle height)
37′ 4″ (11.37 m)
J (foretriangle base)
10′ 4″ (3.14 m)
P (mainsail luff)
31′ 4″ (9.54 m)
E (mainsail foot)
11′ 8″ (3.57 m)

Design ratios

Sail area / displacement
11.7

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

Displacement / length
318

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

Ballast ratio
33%

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

Capsize screening
2.00

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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