Mariner 31 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Drawing Diagram

Builder drawing

Hull type

Monohull · full

Rig

Ketch

LOA

30.67' · 9.35 m

Displ.

11,500 lbs · 5,216 kg

First year

1968

The Mariner 31, designed by the legendary naval architect William Garden and built by Far East Yachts in Yokosuka, Japan, stands as a quintessential example of the "character boat" era of the 1960s and early 1970s. Originally conceived as a sturdy, traditional cruiser, the model represents a transitional period in yacht construction. Early iterations were crafted entirely of wood, while the more common versions found today feature a heavygauge fiberglass hull paired with a fiberglassoverplywood deck and cabin trunk. This vessel was specifically engineered for the sailor who prizes aesthetic tradition and heavyweather stability over modern racing metrics. Often identified by its clipper bow, trailboards, and distinctive ketch rig, the Mariner 31 has maintained a dedicated following through the Mariner Owners Association, which serves as the primary repository for the model’s technical history and ownercontributed data.