Pilothouse 31 Buyer's Guide
The Bombay Pilothouse 31 is a 1976-origin design from New Bombay Trading Co., a 31-foot fiberglass cruiser with a protected pilothouse and a long-keel hull with rudder on skeg. For a shopper considering used Pilothouse 31s, she is a straightforward coastal boat whose appeal rests on shallow draft, modest systems, and a distinctive enclosed helm.
Layouts on the Used Market
Every example shares the same essential footprint: 31 feet overall, 25.58-foot waterline, 11-foot beam, and 6.5 feet of headroom. The pilothouse is the defining space, pairing the helm station with sheltered visibility. Below, the 60-gallon water and 30-gallon diesel tanks serve a simple cruising interior. The 15-horsepower Yanmar diesel is the standard auxiliary across the class.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
Because no equipment-tier summary is available, buyers should evaluate each boat on its own merits. The most consequential items to look for are those affecting power and energy — a 15 hp Yanmar diesel with 30 gallons of fuel is baseline, so any added generator or larger battery bank changes the boat's self-sufficiency. Sail-handling upgrades such as a 135 percent genoa or refreshed halyards (original specs call for 82.5-foot, 3/8-inch halyards) matter more than interior gadgets. Navigation and comfort refits should be judged by condition, not assumed.
What to Inspect
A buyer should confirm the fiberglass hull integrity, the long-keel and skeg-rudder attachment, and the original 3.5-foot draft measurement under load, which can vary to 3.81 feet anchor. Verify the masthead rigging dimensions — mainsheet at 77.5 feet of 1/2 inch, genoa sheets at 31 feet — against any replaced running rigging.
Availability and Buyer's Takeaway
No regional market data is provided for this model. When you inspect a Pilothouse 31, check:
- Hull and deck for fiberglass soundness
- Keel-rudder union and skeg condition
- Draft measurement versus load
- Rigging sizes against original specs
- Tank and engine service history
Price & volume trends
Monthly asking-price and listing-volume trends for the Pilothouse 31. The line shows the median ask each month; the bars show how many listings appeared.
Monthly breakdown · 1 row
| Month | Listings | Median ask | Δ vs. last mo. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 26 | 2 | $19,267 | — |
Where they're listed
Pilothouse 31 listings appear across 1 country. Australia has the most listings with 2.
Country view
2 listings · 1 country| Country | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | $19,267 | 2 | 0 | 100.0% |
Comparable models
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Similar boats to compare
3 similar designs| Model | LOA | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rustler 31 | 31.42' | $ 17,669 | 14 | 0 |
| Fiskars, Turku Boatyard, Turku, Finland 35 | 35' | $ 23,311 | 14 | 1 |
| Roberts 31You are here | — | $ 19,267 | 2 | 0 |