Over-Niter 31
Description
The Over-Niter 31 is a 31.33-foot sailboat designed by Charles D. Mower and built by Palmer Scott & Co. starting in 1939. The brainchild of Donald L. Abbott, originator of the 'WEEKENDER' series, this design represents the practical approach to coastal cruising that emerged in the pre-war era, emphasizing seaworthiness and comfort over pure speed.
Construction Details
| Designer | Charles D. Mower |
|---|---|
| Builder | Palmer Scott (New Bedford, Massachusetts) |
| Length | 31.330 ft |
| LOA | 31.330 ft |
| LWL | 23.500 ft |
| Beam | 8.500 ft |
| Displacement | 10500 lb |
| Ballast | 3600 lb |
| Max Draft | 4.580 ft |
| Year Built | 1939 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 33.25 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 11.25 ft |
| p | 36 ft |
| e | 16 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33.25 ft | 11.25 ft | 36 ft | 16 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
Over-Niter 31 - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 36 ft - (10973 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 16 ft - (4877 mm) |
| Leech | * 38.68 ft - (11790 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 87.99 ° |
| Diagonal | * 38.88 ft - (11851 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 6 in - (152 mm) |
| Area | 287.66 ft² |
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Over-Niter 31 - JIBSAIL
| Luff | * 28.08 ft - (8559 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 15.05 ft - (4587 mm) |
| Leech | * 24.16 ft - (7364 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 12.94 ft - (3944 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12 ° |
| Area | 181.72 ft² |
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Over-Niter 31 - GENOA
| Luff | * 33.35 ft - (10165 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 18.29 ft - (5575 mm) |
| Leech | * 31.24 ft - (9522 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 16.88 ft - (5145 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4 ° |
| Area | 281.36 ft² |
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Over-Niter 31 - SPINNAKER
| Stays | * 33.35 ft - (10165 mm) |
|---|---|
| MidGirth | * 20.25 ft - (6172 mm) |
| Foot | * 20.25 ft - (6172 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | 574.04 ft² |
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Disclaimer. Boats are not all the same -- even when produced in the same factory of the same model. Sailrite does its best to publish accurate dimensions, but we often find it worthwhile to have our customers measure their boats carefully before we produce kits for them. You should take the same precautions, especially when the data is not from Sailrite. The information on this site is not guaranteed to be accurate. Sailrite offers this content as a service to our community, but takes no responsibility for the reliability of the data provided.
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