Herreshoff 31 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Halsey Herreshoff·1979 – 1986·~100 hulls·Cat Ketch Corp.
Herreshoff 31 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull Type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Cat Ketch
LOA
30.83' · 9.4 m
Disp.
7,560 lbs · 3,429 kg
First year
1979

The Herreshoff 31, also known as the Cat Ketch 31, stands as an intriguing departure from the standard sloopdominated production cruisers of the late 1970s and 1980s. Born from a unique collaboration between thirdgeneration naval architect Halsey Chase Herreshoff and John Newton, the founder of the Cat Ketch Corporation (and previously known for building Grand Banks trawlers in Hong Kong), the model was conceived to demystify shorthanded cruising. Newton’s design brief challenged Herreshoff to create a vessel with traditional aesthetic appeal above the waterline, a surprisingly commodious interior, and a highly simplified, split sail plan that completely eliminated headsails and winches. The result was a highly distinct, unstayed catketch that offered a stressfree cruising experience, culminating in a production run of approximately 100 units between 1979 and 1986.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 20,000
Ask, not sold · 1 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
1
1 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
0.0%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
Global market

Recent Listings

1 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Comparable models

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

Peer cross-shop

3 designs · same segment
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Hallberg-Rassy 3131.56'$ 106,4754014
Tartan 3131.33'$ 34,000184
Herreshoff 31You are here$ 20,00011

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Herreshoff 31 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Herreshoff 31 over the past 12 months is $20,000. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Herreshoff 31 sailboats are for sale?+
1 Herreshoff 31 listing has gone live in the last 90 days, and 1 has been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Herreshoff 31 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Herreshoff 31 has remained stable over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04What should I look at instead of a Herreshoff 31?+
Comparable models include Hallberg-Rassy 31, Tartan 31. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.