Tanzer 31 Sailboats for Sale

Drawing Diagram

Builder drawing

Hull Type

Monohull · fin

Rig

Masthead Sloop

LOA

30.58' · 9.32 m

Disp.

8,300 lbs · 3,765 kg

First year

1984

The Tanzer 31 represents the evolution and final chapter of Tanzer Industries, arriving in the early 1980s as a sophisticated successor to the brand's smaller, more utilitarian predecessors. Designed by Johann Tanzer during a period of intense competition from European builders, the 31 was a departure from the "performancedaysailer" aesthetic of the 22 and 26. It was conceived as a true cruiserracer with a focus on modern amenities, interior volume, and offshore capability. While it maintains the robust fiberglass construction synonymous with the Dorion, Quebec factory, the Tanzer 31 introduced contemporary design elements like a walkthrough transom and a significantly more beamforward layout to maximize cabin space.