Cape 31 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Mark Mills·2017·Cape Performance Sailing (South Africa)
Cape 31 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · bulb
Rig
Fractional Sloop
LOA
31.36' · 9.56 m
Displ.
3,902 lbs · 1,770 kg
First year
2017

Born from the aggressive wind conditions of Table Bay, South Africa, the Cape 31 is a highperformance onedesign racing machine that has rapidly redefined the sub40foot sportboat category. Conceived by Lord Irvine Laidlaw and designed by the renowned Mills Design, the vessel was engineered to bridge the gap between highoctane dinghy racing and Grand Prix yachting. Unlike many contemporary designs that prioritize rating rules, the Cape 31 was developed primarily for speed and physical engagement, featuring a lightweight carboninfused hull, a powerful sail plan, and a deep Tbulb keel. Since its international debut, the boat has seen explosive growth in the United Kingdom, the United States, and Australia, becoming a staple of highlevel regatta circuits. Its design philosophy centers on a "nocompromise" racing experience that remains manageable for ownerdrivers while delivering speeds that frequently exceed 20 knots downwind.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 222,171
Ask, not sold · 13 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
10
13 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
+1.1%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
4
United Kingdom (69.2%) · France (15.4%) · Australia (7.7%)

Recent Listings

9 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Cape 31 listings span 4 countries. United Kingdom leads with 9 listings (69.2%), followed by France and Australia.

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

Country breakdown

13 listings · 4 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United Kingdom$ 222,1719869.2%
France$ 226,8802115.4%
Australia$ 179,174107.7%
Ireland$ 186,158117.7%

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
J-Boats J/7022.74'$ 45,0002914
Dehler 30od33.79'$ 145,436226
J-Boats J/11136.42'$ 199,000216
Melges 3231.83'$ 61,496164
Flying Tiger 10M32.58'$ 18,000149
One Design 31You are here$ 222,1711310
Corsair 31/F-3130.83'$ 85,000132
Ovington 3030.9'$ 38,000126
JPK 103033.92'$ 250,149116
Farr Class 40$ 65,15593
Seacart 3030.02'$ 179,00095

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Cape 31 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Cape 31 over the past 12 months is $222,171. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Cape 31 sailboats are for sale?+
10 Cape 31 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 13 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Cape 31 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Cape 31 has increased by 1.1% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Cape 31 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Cape 31 listings over the past 12 months are United Kingdom (69.2%), France (15.4%), Australia (7.7%).
05What should I look at instead of a Cape 31?+
Comparable models include J-Boats J/70, Dehler 30od, J-Boats J/111. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.