The Balaton 31 represents the pinnacle of the recreational series produced by the Balatonfüred unit of the Hungarian Shipyards and Crane Factory (Magyar Hajó- és Darugyár, or MHD). Emerging in the late 1970s and early 1980s, the 31-foot flagship was designed to offer a more robust, blue-water capable alternative to the wildly popular Balaton 25. While its smaller siblings were primarily viewed as lake-bound daysailers and weekenders, the Balaton 31 was engineered with the volume and structural integrity required for extended coastal cruising and more demanding conditions beyond the "Hungarian Sea."
Balaton 31 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview
- Make
- Balaton
- Model
- 31
- Builder
- Hungarian Shipyards & Crane Factory
- Designer
- Gunnar Cardell
- Number Built
- Production Year(s)
- 1973 - ??
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| Source | Year | Make | Model | Price | Cabins | Heads | City | Country | Listing Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Market Overview
Price & Volume Trends
Monthly breakdown
| Month | Listings | Median Asking Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | 2 | $14,006 |
Median Price by Country
Listings by Country
| Model | LOA | Median Price (USD) | Listings | Recent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hallberg-Rassy 312 | 30.92' | $53,443 | 44 | 18 |
| Island Packet 31 | 31' | $45,000 | 27 | 4 |
| Moody 31 Mk I | 30.75' | $28,372 | 22 | 11 |
| Dufour 31 | 30.83' | $22,383 | 15 | 1 |
| Tartan 31 | 31.33' | $34,000 | 14 | 0 |
| Westerly Berwick 31 | 31' | $19,578 | 12 | 7 |
| CAL 31 | 31.5' | $10,500 | 9 | 2 |
| Morgan 32 | 31.92' | $24,950 | 8 | 3 |
| Elan 31 | 30.84' | $46,534 | 7 | 3 |
| Bristol 32 | 32' | $16,900 | 5 | 0 |
| Balaton 31 | $14,006 | 2 | 0 |
| Country | Median Price (USD) | Listings (past 12 months) | Recent (90d) |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $16,230 | 1 | 0 |
| Croatia | $11,781 | 1 | 0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much does a used Balaton 31 cost?
- The median asking price for a used Balaton 31 over the past 12 months is $14,006. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
- How many Balaton 31 sailboats are for sale?
- We have tracked 2 Balaton 31 listings over the past 12 months, with 0 listed within the last 90 days.
- Where is the cheapest place to buy a Balaton 31?
- Croatia currently has the lowest median asking price at $11,781, while United Kingdom is the most expensive at $16,230 — a 38% difference.
- What are similar sailboats to the Balaton 31?
- Comparable models include the Hallberg-Rassy 312, Island Packet 31, Moody 31 Mk I. See the comparison table above for pricing and availability.