Parker 31
Description
The Parker 31 is a high-performance, trailerable lifting-keel cruiser-racer designed by Tony Castro and built by Parker Yachts (UK) (G.W. Parker & Son, Boston, Lincolnshire, England) from 1987 to 1993. It evolved from Castro's earlier 1981 "Passage Maker 31" design (built by John Baker) but was refined for Parker with enhanced speed, stability, and accommodations, featuring robust GRP (fiberglass) construction, a lifting wing keel (cast iron, often electrically or manually operated for shallow draft and drying out upright), fractional sloop rig, tiller steering, and a spacious interior with over 6 ft headroom, 4–6 berths, galley, enclosed head, and good storage—ideal for fast coastal cruising, club racing, or extended adventures in variable conditions. Praised in reviews (e.g., Yachting Monthly) for being "very fast, unexpectedly stable, and finger light on the tiller," it balances excellent upwind performance, light-air capability, and versatility. Production was limited to approximately 30 hulls (sail numbers 1–30), now long out of production but supported by the active Parker & Seal Sailing Association for owners' resources and events.
Construction Details
| Designer | Tony Castro |
|---|---|
| Builder | Parker Yachts (UK) |
| Length | 31.000 ft |
| LOA | 31.000 ft |
| LWL | 28.250 ft |
| Beam | 10.000 ft |
| Displacement | 7000 lb |
| Ballast | 3400 lb |
| Max Draft | 6.000 ft |
| Min Draft | 2.000 ft |
| Year Built | 1987 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 35.34 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 10.99 ft |
| p | 37.11 ft |
| e | 13.68 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35.34 ft | 10.99 ft | 37.11 ft | 13.68 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
Parker 31 - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 37.11 ft - (11311 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 13.68 ft - (4170 mm) |
| Leech | * 38.93 ft - (11866 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 39.1 ft - (11918 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 6 in - (152 mm) |
| Area | 253.54 ft² |
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Parker 31 - JIBSAIL
| Luff | * 29.61 ft - (9025 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 14.49 ft - (4417 mm) |
| Leech | * 25.83 ft - (7873 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 12.64 ft - (3853 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12 ° |
| Area | 187.14 ft² |
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Parker 31 - GENOA
| Luff | * 35.16 ft - (10717 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 17.69 ft - (5392 mm) |
| Leech | * 33.13 ft - (10098 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 16.49 ft - (5026 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4 ° |
| Area | 289.78 ft² |
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Parker 31 - SPINNAKER
| Stays | * 35.16 ft - (10717 mm) |
|---|---|
| MidGirth | * 19.78 ft - (6029 mm) |
| Foot | * 19.78 ft - (6029 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | 591.15 ft² |
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