Luhrs 31 Open IPS 2008 vs Luhrs 35 Convertible 2009 - Boat Spec Comparison

Q: Which is the larger boat — the Luhrs 31 Open IPS 2008 or the Luhrs 35 Convertible 2009?

The Luhrs 35 Convertible 2009 is the longer of the two at 38,0 feet overall. The Luhrs 31 Open IPS 2008 comes in at 34,0 feet, making it roughly 4,0 ft shorter — a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.

Q: Which is easier to trailer — the Luhrs 31 Open IPS 2008 or the Luhrs 35 Convertible 2009?

For trailering, the Luhrs 31 Open IPS 2008 has the edge at 16 lbs dry weight versus 235 lbs for the Luhrs 35 Convertible 2009. Add a motor (typically 300–500 lbs for an outboard in this class), gear, and a partial fuel load and the difference grows. Lighter is friendlier on smaller tow vehicles and on fuel economy while hauling.

Q: What is the maximum horsepower rating for these boats?

The Luhrs 31 Open IPS 2008 has a documented max rating of 260 hp. Engine specifications for the Luhrs 35 Convertible 2009 were not available in our database — check the OEM spec sheet or manufacturer's website for confirmation.

Q: How many people can each boat hold?

The Luhrs 31 Open IPS 2008 is Coast Guard rated for 10 passengers, while the Luhrs 35 Convertible 2009 is certified for 11. Note that legal capacity and comfortable capacity aren't always the same thing — on a full day out, most experienced boaters aim for about 80% of the rated number to keep things comfortable.

Q: Which boat is wider, and does it affect trailering?

The Luhrs 35 Convertible 2009 measures 174" wide, compared to 142" for the Luhrs 31 Open IPS 2008. The US standard-width towing limit is 8’6" (102") in most states — anything over that may need a wide-load permit. Confirm your specific route requirements with each state's DOT.

Q: Which boat has the larger fuel tank — the Luhrs 31 Open IPS 2008 or the Luhrs 35 Convertible 2009?

The Luhrs 31 Open IPS 2008 has the bigger tank at 31 gallons, versus 4 gallons on the Luhrs 35 Convertible 2009. That 27-gallon difference translates to roughly 81–135 nautical miles of additional range at cruising speed, depending on motor, load, and conditions.

Q: Are the Luhrs 31 Open IPS 2008 and Luhrs 35 Convertible 2009 from the same manufacturer?

Yes — both the Luhrs 31 Open IPS 2008 and the Luhrs 35 Convertible 2009 are built by Luhrs. That means shared dealer networks, common parts availability, and consistent build quality across the line. The choice between them is essentially a question of how much boat you need, not which brand you trust.

Boat Comparison

Luhrs 31 Open IPS 2008 vs Luhrs 35 Convertible 2009

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Luhrs 31 Open IPS 2008

2008

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Luhrs 35 Convertible 2009

2009

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Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation

Luhrs 31 Open IPS 2008 vs Luhrs 35 Convertible 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat

Matching a deep vee Luhrs 31 Open IPS 2008 against a modified vee Luhrs 35 Convertible 2009 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.

Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Luhrs 35 Convertible 2009 measures 38,0 feet overall (2009), giving it roughly 4,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Luhrs 31 Open IPS 2008 at 34,0 feet (2008). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Luhrs 35 Convertible 2009 tips the scales at 235 lbs — 219 lbs less than the Luhrs 31 Open IPS 2008 at 16 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 Luhrs 31 Open IPS 2008 carries a rated maximum of 260 hp. Engine data for the Luhrs 35 Convertible 2009 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Luhrs 31 Open IPS 2008 carries 31 gallons versus 4 gallons in the Luhrs 35 Convertible 2009. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Luhrs 35 Convertible 2009 is rated for 11 passengers, while the Luhrs 31 Open IPS 2008 caps at 10. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Luhrs 35 Convertible 2009 could be the deciding factor.

Bottom line: Choose the Luhrs 35 Convertible 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 11 passengers and at 38,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Luhrs 31 Open IPS 2008 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 10 that costs less to run day-to-day.

General Boat Info

MakeLuhrs

Model31 Open IPS

Model35 Convertible

Model Year2008

Model Year2009

Measurements / Dimensions

Beam11 ft. 10 in. (3.61 m)

Beam14 ft. 6 in. (4.4 m)

Beam - Meters3.61

Beam - Meters4.42

Beam - Inches142

Beam - Inches174

Bridge clearance - Detail16 ft. 2 in. (4.93 m)

Bridge clearance - Detail16 ft. (4.9 m)

Bridge clearance - Meters4.93

Bridge clearance - Meters4.88

Bridge clearance - Inches194

Bridge clearance - Inches192

Deadrise19℃

DeadriseTransom: 15℃ Bow: 46℃

Draft [max] - Detail3 ft. (0.91 m)

Draft [max] - Detail3 ft. (0.9 m)

Draft [max] - Meters0.91

Draft [max] - Inches36

Weight - Detail16,000 lbs. (7,264 kg)

Weight - Detail23,500 lbs. (10,659 kg)

Weight - kg7257.47

Weight - kg10659.41

Weight - lbs.16

Weight - lbs.235

Length - Meters10.47

Length - Meters11.8

Length - Feet34

Length - Feet38

Length - Inches4

Length - Inches1

Length overall - Detail34 ft. 4 in. (10.47 m) Length Less Pulpit: 31 ft. 5 in. (9.58 m)

Length overall - Detail38 ft. 10 in. (11.8 m) Length Less Pulpit: 35 ft. 8 in. (10.9 m)

Length overall - Meters10.46

Length overall - Meters11.84

Length overall - Inches412

Length overall - Inches466

Body / Hull

Hull materialFiberglass

Hull typeDeep Vee

Hull typeModified Vee

Engine and Drivetrain

Engine/s standardT-Volvo IPS 35

Engine/s standardnot available

Fuel tank capacity - Detail310 gal. (1,173 l)

Fuel tank capacity - Detail400 gal. (1,514 l)

Fuel tank capacity - Liters1173.48

Fuel tank capacity - Liters1514.16

Fuel tank capacity - Gal31

Fuel tank capacity - Gal4

Fuel typeDiesel

Drive typeInboard - Twin

Engine max260 hp (194 kW)

Engine maxnot available

Operational Info

Headroom6 ft. 3 in. (1.9 m)

Sleeping capacity4

Sleeping capacity4 - 6

Water capacity45 gal. (170 l)

Water capacity100 gal. (378 l)

Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available

Holding tank capacity - Detail26 gal. (98 l)

Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available

Holding tank capacity - Liters98.42

Holding tank capacity - Galnot available

Holding tank capacity - Gal26

Luhrs 31 Open IPS 2008 vs Luhrs 35 Convertible 2009 — Common Questions

Which is the larger boat — the Luhrs 31 Open IPS 2008 or the Luhrs 35 Convertible 2009?

The Luhrs 35 Convertible 2009 is the longer of the two at 38,0 feet overall. The Luhrs 31 Open IPS 2008 comes in at 34,0 feet, making it roughly 4,0 ft shorter — a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.

Which is easier to trailer — the Luhrs 31 Open IPS 2008 or the Luhrs 35 Convertible 2009?

For trailering, the Luhrs 31 Open IPS 2008 has the edge at 16 lbs dry weight versus 235 lbs for the Luhrs 35 Convertible 2009. Add a motor (typically 300–500 lbs for an outboard in this class), gear, and a partial fuel load and the difference grows. Lighter is friendlier on smaller tow vehicles and on fuel economy while hauling.

What is the maximum horsepower rating for these boats?

The Luhrs 31 Open IPS 2008 has a documented max rating of 260 hp. Engine specifications for the Luhrs 35 Convertible 2009 were not available in our database — check the OEM spec sheet or manufacturer's website for confirmation.

How many people can each boat hold?

The Luhrs 31 Open IPS 2008 is Coast Guard rated for 10 passengers, while the Luhrs 35 Convertible 2009 is certified for 11. Note that legal capacity and comfortable capacity aren't always the same thing — on a full day out, most experienced boaters aim for about 80% of the rated number to keep things comfortable.

Which boat is wider, and does it affect trailering?

The Luhrs 35 Convertible 2009 measures 174" wide, compared to 142" for the Luhrs 31 Open IPS 2008. The US standard-width towing limit is 8’6" (102") in most states — anything over that may need a wide-load permit. Confirm your specific route requirements with each state's DOT.

Which boat has the larger fuel tank — the Luhrs 31 Open IPS 2008 or the Luhrs 35 Convertible 2009?

The Luhrs 31 Open IPS 2008 has the bigger tank at 31 gallons, versus 4 gallons on the Luhrs 35 Convertible 2009. That 27-gallon difference translates to roughly 81–135 nautical miles of additional range at cruising speed, depending on motor, load, and conditions.

Are the Luhrs 31 Open IPS 2008 and Luhrs 35 Convertible 2009 from the same manufacturer?

Yes — both the Luhrs 31 Open IPS 2008 and the Luhrs 35 Convertible 2009 are built by Luhrs. That means shared dealer networks, common parts availability, and consistent build quality across the line. The choice between them is essentially a question of how much boat you need, not which brand you trust.

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