The Colvic Watson 31.5 stands as a definitive example of the "motorsailer" philosophy, prioritizing safety, volume, and mechanical reliability over raw tacking angles or light-wind speed. Emerging from the collaboration between the prolific Colvic Craft and the esteemed naval architects at G.L. Watson & Co., the 31.5 was designed to provide a "little ship" feel within a footprint manageable for a couple. Its design lineage is deeply rooted in the traditional lines of Scottish fishing boats and North Sea lifeboats—a heritage that G.L. Watson pioneered through their historic work with the RNLI. While many were sold as factory-finished yachts, a significant number were delivered as hull-and-deck kits, leading to a high degree of variation in interior joinery and system complexity across the surviving fleet.
Colvic Watson 31.5 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview
- Make
- Colvic
- Model
- Watson 31.5
- Builder
- Colvic Craft
- Designer
- G. L. Watson & Co. Ltd.
- Number Built
- Production Year(s)
- 1976 - ??
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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 | $63,911 |
| Oct 2025 | 1 | $32,454 |
| Feb 2026 | 1 | $16,907 |
Median Price by Country
Listings by Country
| Model | LOA | Median Price (USD) | Listings | Recent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moody 31 Mk I | 30.75' | $28,372 | 22 | 11 |
| Northshore 34 MS | 34.33' | $70,626 | 17 | 11 |
| Westerly Berwick 31 | 31' | $19,578 | 12 | 7 |
| Fiskars 35 | 35' | $23,561 | 11 | 6 |
| Colvic Sailor 29 | 29.5' | $21,302 | 9 | 4 |
| Colvic Sailor 26 | 26.92' | $6,086 | 8 | 3 |
| Seadog 30 | 30' | $16,230 | 8 | 2 |
| Nantucket Clipper 31 | 31' | $23,000 | 5 | 1 |
| Colvic Watson 31.5 | $39,494 | 4 | 1 | |
| Westerly Pentland 32 | 32.5' | $20,616 | 4 | 3 |
| Colvic Watson 28.5 | $9,130 | 1 | 0 |
| Country | Median Price (USD) | Listings (past 12 months) | Recent (90d) |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $24,680 | 2 | 1 |
| Germany | $81,287 | 1 | 0 |
| Greece | $46,534 | 1 | 0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much does a used Colvic Watson 31.5 cost?
- The median asking price for a used Colvic Watson 31.5 over the past 12 months is $39,494. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
- How many Colvic Watson 31.5 sailboats are for sale?
- We have tracked 4 Colvic Watson 31.5 listings over the past 12 months, with 1 listed within the last 90 days.
- Are Colvic Watson 31.5 prices going up or down?
- The median asking price for the Colvic Watson 31.5 has decreased by 57.19% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month average.
- Where is the cheapest place to buy a Colvic Watson 31.5?
- United Kingdom currently has the lowest median asking price at $24,680, while Germany is the most expensive at $81,287 — a 229% difference.
- What are similar sailboats to the Colvic Watson 31.5?
- Comparable models include the Moody 31 Mk I, Northshore 34 MS, Westerly Berwick 31. See the comparison table above for pricing and availability.