Pierce Arrow 31
Description
The Pierce Arrow 31 is a moderately sized American cruising/racing sailboat designed by naval architect Mark Leonard in the mid-1980s (around 1984–1985), with production by Freedom Yachts Ltd. (USA) in Rhode Island or associated small yards, though some sources note limited output possibly tied to other builders or custom work in places like Rockford, Illinois (one forum mention cites hull #007 launched 1989, with speculation of only about 7 built total before shifting priorities). It features a fin keel hull (with spade rudder), masthead sloop rig, fiberglass construction, and a balanced design emphasizing agility, light-to-moderate wind performance, and reasonable accommodations for coastal cruising or club racing (PHRF-listed in various regions); it's noted for punching above its weight in performance while offering good handling and marina accessibility with its draft. No large class association exists, and it's a relatively rare model with low production numbers (likely dozens at most, based on sparse listings and owner reports).
Construction Details
| Designer | Mark Leonard |
|---|---|
| Builder | Freedom Yachts Ltd. (USA) |
| Length | 31.000 ft |
| LOA | 31.000 ft |
| LWL | 25.500 ft |
| Beam | 10.000 ft |
| Displacement | 6200 lb |
| Max Draft | 5.000 ft |
| Year Built | 1984 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 38 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 12 ft |
| p | 32.50 ft |
| e | 11 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38 ft | 12 ft | 32.50 ft | 11 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
Pierce Arrow 31 - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 32.5 ft - (9906 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 11 ft - (3353 mm) |
| Leech | * 33.71 ft - (10275 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 33.95 ft - (10348 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 5.25 in - (133 mm) |
| Area | * 184.83 ft² |
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Pierce Arrow 31 - JIBSAIL
| Luff | * 31.88 ft - (9717 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 15.86 ft - (4834 mm) |
| Leech | * 27.74 ft - (8455 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 13.8 ft - (4206 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12 ° |
| Area | * 219.98 ft² |
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Pierce Arrow 31 - JIBSAIL
| Luff | 37.25 ft - (11354 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 14.5 ft - (4420 mm) |
| Leech | 34 ft - (10363 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 110.25 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 13.23 ft - (4033 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 6.62 ° |
| Area | * 246.44 ft² |
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Pierce Arrow 31 - GENOA
| Luff | * 37.86 ft - (11540 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 19.35 ft - (5898 mm) |
| Leech | * 35.64 ft - (10863 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 18 ft - (5486 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4 ° |
| Area | * 340.75 ft² |
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Pierce Arrow 31 - ASYMMETRICAL
| Luff | * 37.86 ft - (11540 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 19.8 ft - (6035 mm) |
| Leech | * 34.83 ft - (10616 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 562 ft² |
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Pierce Arrow 31 - SPINNAKER
| Stays | * 37.86 ft - (11540 mm) |
|---|---|
| MidGirth | * 21.6 ft - (6584 mm) |
| Foot | * 21.6 ft - (6584 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | * 695 ft² |
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