Pacific Seacraft Mariah 31 Buyer's Guide
Shopping the used market for a used Pacific Seacraft 31 means looking at a Crealock-derived 31-foot cruiser produced across two runs ending in 1999 and resuming in 2002, with brokerage boats most often found in the United States and Australia. The design targets cruising couples, and the practical details below help a buyer focus on what varies and what to check.
Layouts on the Used Market
The 31 keeps an open interior rather than segmented cabins, with off-white gelcoat and teak faces, a V-berth and quarterberth each 6 feet 6 inches long, and settees that extend to 7 feet with lee cloths for sea berths. A centerline saloon table slides from beneath the V-berth, and the icebox lid doubles as the chart table. The broad flat transom permits a sizeable quarterberth, and two keel versions exist: a 4-foot shoal draft and a 4-foot 11-inch standard, the shoal drawing a smaller bilge that limits fuel tank size.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
On the used market, solar, dodgers, and autopilots are commonly fitted, while heating, electric winches, and chartplotters are often seen; air conditioning, biminis, and AIS appear as occasional owner upgrades. New boats left the builder with all-Harken hardware and LED fixtures, and the standard cutter rig with 600 square feet or optional sloop rig with 485 square feet may be present depending on the individual boat.
What to Inspect
The optional bimini obscures the view of the mainsail from the helm, a fact worth confirming on any equipped boat bimini view obstruction. Owners have reported an inch or two of standing water can accumulate in the forward footwell under power at full throttle, so check drainage and sole condition footwell water report. Testers found the outboard-placed primary winches have handle rotation obstructed by the lower lifeline, a problem needing correction, and transmission dipstick access is challenging despite broad engine access winch and dipstick issues. Also verify chainplate backing plates and the stainless compression post anchored to the keel sump.
Availability and Buyer's Takeaway
Typical markets for the Pacific Seacraft 31 are the United States and Australia. Buyers should focus on keel choice, rig configuration, and the known inspection points above.
- Confirm shoal versus standard keel and fuel capacity difference
- Check bimini helm visibility if fitted
- Inspect footwell drainage for standing water
- Verify winch handle clearance and dipstick access
- Review chainplates and compression post integrity
Price & volume trends
Monthly asking-price and listing-volume trends for the Pacific Seacraft Mariah 31. The line shows the median ask each month; the bars show how many listings appeared.
Monthly breakdown · 10 rows
| Month | Listings | Median ask | Δ vs. last mo. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 25 | 2 | $ 231,500 | — |
| Apr 25 | 1 | $ 19,000 | -91.8% |
| Jun 25 | 4 | $ 69,950 | +268.2% |
| Sep 25 | 2 | $ 137,400 | +96.4% |
| Nov 25 | 3 | $ 73,900 | -46.2% |
| Jan 26 | 3 | $ 73,900 | 0.0% |
| Mar 26 | 2 | $ 29,500 | -60.1% |
| Apr 26 | 4 | $ 30,000 | +1.7% |
| May 26 | 3 | $ 74,000 | +146.7% |
| Jun 26 | 2 | $ 190,000 | +156.8% |
Where they're listed
Pacific Seacraft Mariah 31 listings appear across 2 countries. United States has the most listings with 18 (94.7%), followed by Australia.
Country view
19 listings · 2 countries| Country | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $ 73,900 | 18 | 9 | 94.7% |
| Australia | $ 33,906 | 1 | 0 | 5.3% |
Comparable models
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Similar boats to compare
3 similar designs| Model | LOA | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Island Packet 31 | 34.33' | $ 39,900 | 39 | 12 |
| Pacific Seacraft Mariah 31You are here | — | $ 73,900 | 19 | 9 |
| Rustler 31 | 31.42' | $ 17,350 | 15 | 5 |