Bombay Clipper 31
Description
The Bombay Clipper 31 (often just called the Bombay Clipper) is a 31-foot monohull fiberglass cruising sailboat designed by Walter Scott and built by New Bombay Trading Co. (Florida, USA) starting in 1975. It was produced through the late 1970s/early 1980s by Bombay Yachts (founded by former Irwin Yachts executives Ross James and Chris Petty, who left Irwin to start their own line after successes like the Irwin 10/4 cat sloop). This design emerged during the boom in affordable coastal cruisers in the 1970s, emphasizing roomy interiors, stability, and value over cutting-edge performance. It's known for generous accommodations (often described as "roomy for its size" with two cabins sleeping 4–6 comfortably), a beamy hull for stability, and solid build quality—many are still sailing today, with owners praising its comfort, light-air performance, and coastal cruising ability (protected to semi-protected waters, some longer passages).
Construction Details
| Designer | Walter Scott |
|---|---|
| Builder | New Bombay Trading Co. (Florida, USA) |
| Length | 31.000 ft |
| LOA | 31.000 ft |
| LWL | 25.580 ft |
| Beam | 11.000 ft |
| Displacement | 12000 lb |
| Ballast | 5000 lb |
| Max Draft | 3.420 ft |
| Year Built | 1975 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 38 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 10.83 ft |
| p | 32.33 ft |
| e | 13 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38 ft | 10.83 ft | 32.33 ft | 13 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
Bombay Clipper 31 - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 32.33 ft - (9854 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 13 ft - (3962 mm) |
| Leech | * 34.14 ft - (10406 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 34.42 ft - (10491 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 6 in - (152 mm) |
| Area | * 217.12 ft² |
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Bombay Clipper 31 - JIBSAIL
| Luff | * 31.61 ft - (9635 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 14.09 ft - (4295 mm) |
| Leech | * 27.94 ft - (8516 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 114.96 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 12.45 ft - (3795 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12.01 ° |
| Area | * 196.77 ft² |
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Bombay Clipper 31 - GENOA
| Luff | 36.5 ft - (11125 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 17.25 ft - (5258 mm) |
| Leech | 34.75 ft - (10592 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150.05 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 16.25 ft - (4953 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 3.68 ° |
| Area | * 296.59 ft² |
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Bombay Clipper 31 - GENOA
| Luff | * 37.54 ft - (11442 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 17.28 ft - (5267 mm) |
| Leech | * 35.59 ft - (10848 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150.05 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 16.25 ft - (4953 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 3.97 ° |
| Area | * 305.01 ft² |
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Bombay Clipper 31 - GENOA
| Luff | 36.25 ft - (11049 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 15 ft - (4572 mm) |
| Leech | 34.25 ft - (10439 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 130.38 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 14.12 ft - (4304 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 3.76 ° |
| Area | * 256.02 ft² |
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Bombay Clipper 31 - ASYMMETRICAL
| Luff | 39 ft - (11887 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 18 ft - (5486 mm) |
| Leech | 36.75 ft - (11201 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 526 ft² |
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