Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Luhrs 31 Open IPS 2011 vs Luhrs 36 Open 1998 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Luhrs 31 Open IPS 2011 vs Luhrs 36 Open 1998 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.
The Luhrs 31 Open IPS 2011 carries a rated maximum of 260 hp. Engine data for the Luhrs 36 Open 1998 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 3 gal and 4 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
Both boats are rated for 10 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.
Bottom line: The Luhrs 31 Open IPS 2011 and Luhrs 36 Open 1998 are closely matched on the specs that matter most. Test-ride both on the water you actually use, check current dealer pricing, and factor in long-term service access before you sign.
General Boat Info
MakeLuhrs
Makenot available
Model31 Open IPS
Modelnot available
Model Year2011
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam11 ft. 10 in. (3.61 m)
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters3.61
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches142
Beam - Inchesnot available
Deadrise19℃
Deadrisenot available
Draft [max] - Detail30 in. (0.76 m)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.76
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches3
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail13,500 lbs. (6,129 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg6123.49
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.135
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Feet34.33
Length - Feet36
Length overall - Detail34 ft. 4 in. (10.47 m) Length Less Pulpit: 31 ft. 5 in. (9.58 m)
Length overall - Detail36.00 ft
Length overall - Meters10.46
Length overall - Meters10.97
Length overall - Inches412
Length overall - Inches432
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeVolvo (twin)
Engine makeYanmar
Engine modelIPS 35
Engine modelnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail300 gal. (1,136 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1135.62
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1514.16
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Fuel tank capacity - Gal4
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel typeDiesel
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Drive typeinboard
Horsepower260 hp (194 kW) each
Horsepowernot available
Operational Info
Headroom6 ft. 3 in. (1.9 m)
Headroomnot available
Sleeping capacity4
Sleeping capacitynot available
Water capacity50 gal. (189 l)
Water capacity94
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower