1999 Nauticat 331

Step aboard and you immediately understand why these 331s have such a loyal following: proper handholds everywhere, deep secure cockpit, and a pilothouse that feels like a second saloon rather than an afterthought. Lines lead sensibly, so one or two people can manage her without drama, and sightlines from the inside helm make foul-weather passages far less tiring. Underfoot, the heavier build and solid joinery give that reassuring “no-rattle” feel in a seaway. Storage is generous enough for extended provisioning, with clever lockers tucked into almost every corner. Ventilation from opening ports and hatches keeps the interior fresh, while the ketch rig offers flexible sail plans to balance the boat nicely when the breeze pipes up or fades away.

A Nauticat 331 shines in waters where conditions can change quickly—from flat calm mornings to choppy afternoon seas. The pilothouse helm lets you keep watch in comfort when squalls roll through, yet you can still enjoy an open, airy cockpit when the weather settles. Shoal-friendly underbody and dependable auxiliary power make it easy to tuck into tidal creeks, marinas, or snug anchorages with confidence. The ketch rig is especially handy here, allowing you to shorten sail and maintain control in gusty channels or open roadsteads. For cruisers who want a capable liveaboard platform that’s equally at home day-sailing the local waterways or stretching out to offshore passages, this model is a remarkably well-matched choice.