The Archambault A31 2009 vs Archambault Suspens Fin keel Fin keel 1979 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Archambault A31 2009 at 31,4 ft versus Archambault Suspens Fin keel Fin keel 1979 at 30,4 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Archambault A31 2009 tips the scales at 6 945 lbs — 827 lbs more than the Archambault Suspens Fin keel Fin keel 1979 at 6 118 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
The Archambault A31 2009 carries a rated maximum of 14 hp. Engine data for the Archambault Suspens Fin keel Fin keel 1979 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 11 gal and 8 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
Both boats are rated for 9 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Both boats sit in a similar displacement bracket — 6 945 lbs for the Archambault A31 2009 and 6 118 lbs for the Archambault Suspens Fin keel Fin keel 1979. Comparable displacement means broadly similar seakeeping behaviour and load capacity, though hull form and ballast ratio will still produce noticeably different sailing characteristics.
Draft is a practical consideration that many buyers underestimate until they're already at the marina. The Archambault A31 2009 draws 6,2 ft, compared to 5,1 ft for the Archambault Suspens Fin keel Fin keel 1979. That 1,1-foot difference affects which anchorages you can access, which haul-out facilities will take you, and how carefully you need to read the tide tables in shallower cruising grounds.
The Archambault A31 2009 uses Sloop rigging. The Archambault A31 2009 has a documented auxiliary engine of 14 hp.
Bottom line: The Archambault A31 2009 and Archambault Suspens Fin keel Fin keel 1979 are closely matched on paper. A sea trial on both in representative conditions is the only reliable way to find which one suits your sailing style, home port, and intended cruising ground.