Bombay Clipper 31 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Walter Scott·1975·New Bombay Trading Co.
Bombay Clipper 31 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
31' · 9.45 m
Displ.
10,000 lbs · 4,536 kg
First year
1975

The Bombay Clipper 31 represents a significant chapter in American fiberglass boatbuilding, serving as a stylistic and engineering precursor to the legendary Island Packet line. Designed by Bob Johnson—who would later go on to found Island Packet Yachts—the Clipper 31 was produced by the Bombay Trading Company in the late 1970s and early 1980s. The vessel is instantly recognizable by its traditionalist "pocket cruiser" aesthetic, characterized by a pronounced clipper bow, a subtle trailboard, and a classic sheer line. It was conceived as a sturdy, shallowdraft coastal cruiser capable of navigating the thin waters of the Florida Keys and the Bahamas while providing the interior volume of a much larger yacht. The connection between the Bombay Clipper 31 and the evolution of the modern fullkeel cruiser is documented by Island Packet Yachts, noting Bob Johnson's early work with the Bombay Trading Company before formalizing his own design philosophy.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 20,900
Ask, not sold · 7 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
2
7 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
-26.1%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
2
United States (85.7%) · United Kingdom (14.3%)

Recent Listings

3 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Bombay Clipper 31 listings span 2 countries. United States leads with 6 listings (85.7%), followed by United Kingdom.

Median ask by country
USD · past 12 months
Share of listings
Count · past 12 months

Country breakdown

7 listings · 2 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United States$ 21,2006285.7%
United Kingdom$ 4,0371014.3%

Comparable models

Similar length overall, displacement, and era. Click a row to jump to that model's market page.

Peer cross-shop

11 designs · same segment
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Island Packet 3131'$ 45,000339
Moody 31 Mk I30.75'$ 26,9032816
Bayfield 30/3232'$ 21,604219
Westerly Berwick 3131'$ 17,3901812
Gozzard 3136.17'$ 69,000157
Rustler 3131.42'$ 17,4921410
Cal 3131.5'$ 10,500147
Endeavour 3232'$ 20,00081
Westerly Tempest 3130.58'$ 20,18385
Nantucket Clipper 31You are here$ 20,90072
Bristol 3232'$ 15,95061

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Bombay Clipper 31 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Bombay Clipper 31 over the past 12 months is $20,900. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Bombay Clipper 31 sailboats are for sale?+
2 Bombay Clipper 31 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 7 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Bombay Clipper 31 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Bombay Clipper 31 has decreased by 26.1% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Bombay Clipper 31 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Bombay Clipper 31 listings over the past 12 months are United States (85.7%), United Kingdom (14.3%).
05Do Bombay Clipper 31 listings get price reductions?+
About 100% of Bombay Clipper 31 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 26.7% off the original ask. A listing that has been on the market more than 90 days without a reduction usually signals the seller is not motivated.
06What should I look at instead of a Bombay Clipper 31?+
Comparable models include Island Packet 31, Moody 31 Mk I, Bayfield 30/32. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.