However, as we discovered with the 25, Paragon


isn’t concerned with looks alone. The whole design concept reeks of common sense, from the thick band of fendering that makes up much of the topsides to the heated, panoramic forward windscreen. And when it comes to the internal layout, in addition to the wheelhouse, the 31 benefits from two double cabins fore and aft. Outside there is a seat-bordered cockpit and a decent-sized foredeck. The latter is an under-utilised space as there is nowhere much to perch but better placed is the barely noticeable raised helm position to the rear of the wheelhouse.


Great mix of innovative looks and good sense


33333 Design & build


Exterior


The 31’s easy-to-move-around deck areas feel very open yet protected at the same time, thanks to the combination of deep gunwales and sturdy guardrails rather than solid coamings. Openings either side of the transom bench seat also allow the bathing platform and cockpit to form one


There’s room for three at the raised exterior helm, which is well protected from the elements W


ith the launch of its first and very sharp looking 25ft wheelhouse model, this new Scandinavian yard did a great job of


demonstrating that exciting looks and practical boating aren’t mutually exclusive. However, we came to the conclusion that the Paragon 25 was more of a very capable dayboat than it was a cruiser. So if you hankered after the Paragon’s eye-catching style but craved more elbow room, the 31 could be just the boat for you.


Design & build Like its feisty, smaller sibling the 31 sports a


hull with a deadrise of 24.5°, which pushes into deep-vee, race boat territory, and in doing so promises to balance speed with ride comfort in equal measure. Above the waterline its lines are just as interesting – the 31 works hard to juxtapose curves and hard-edged scalloped detail to catapult the staid and sensible wheelhouse design into something that belongs on the boating catwalk.


Solid guardrails rather than coamings work well


Bow roller and anchor hinge inside the chain locker


The heated, panoramic forward windscreen offers spectacular visibility


Wide side decks make it easy to move around


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