Niagara 31 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Drawing Diagram

Builder drawing

Hull Type

Monohull · fin

Rig

Masthead Sloop

LOA

31.25' · 9.53 m

Disp.

8,000 lbs · 3,629 kg

First year

1977

The Niagara 31 represents a sophisticated departure from the traditional cruising ethos typically associated with Hinterhoeller Yachts. While the larger and more famous Niagara 35 was designed by Mark Ellis with a focus on heavydisplacement bluewater capability, the Niagara 31 was born from the drawing board of Germán Frers. Introduced in 1977, this model was intended to capture the burgeoning "racercruiser" market, offering the legendary Hinterhoeller build quality paired with the sleek, performanceoriented lines characteristic of Frers' Argentinean design office. Approximately 100 units were produced between 1977 and the early 1980s, primarily at the St. Catharines facility in Ontario.