New or Used?
Can't say anything about the new boats, but my '85 H31 is fantastic, but I race very rarely and usually with rookie crew so I don't place in the top three very often. (We are simply trying to get to the bar-b-que via marks and committee boats.)Very comfy for up to 7 people if you know each other VERY well. Good cruising for four or five easily. Good systems. Buy a three-blade feathering max prop to go with it, the vibration from stock parts is a bit excessive. As mentioned by someone else, the rig is great but be ready to furl/reef starting at 18K of apparent. Below that she tracks great; best maneuvering boat under power I've ever been on. I suggest you read all the owner reviews of the 31 and search the archives for all the little things that are specific to 31's. Then decide if you want to fix them or buy a 31 with all of them fixed already. Let us know what you do!Jay