Pierce Arrow 31 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Hull type

Monohull · fin

Rig

Masthead Sloop

LOA

31' · 9.45 m

Displ.

6,200 lbs · 2,812 kg

First year

1984

The Pierce Arrow 31 stands as a refined, Mainebuilt evolution of European performance design, bridging the gap between highvolume production and artisanal craftsmanship. Produced in the midtolate 1980s by Pierce Yachts in Boothbay Harbor, the Arrow 31 was born from the molds of the Beneteau First 30E—a Jean Berret design—but was fundamentally reimagined for the North American market. While the hull lines remain rooted in the IOR (International Offshore Rule) era, the construction quality and finish were elevated significantly by John Pierce, who sought to create a vessel that offered the speed of a French racercruiser with the structural integrity and aesthetic warmth associated with New England boatbuilding. Because of its limited production run and regional origins, it remains a "sleeper" in the brokerage market, often sought after by sailors who appreciate the "E" (Evolution) series performance but desire a boat built to a higher standard of joinery and fiberglass layup.