CALEIDOSCOPE | $16,500 CAD

CALEIDOSCOPE combines genuine club-racing appeal with comfortable Great Lakes cruising. This 1981 CAL 31 features a five-sail inventory including a 154% Kevlar genoa, a folding propeller, updated Raymarine instruments and a practical cruising interior. Offered by her long-term owner of 29 years, she represents an appealing entry into the racer-cruiser market at $16,500 CAD.

Race on Saturday. Cruise on Sunday.

With a versatile headsail selection, Kevlar racing genoa, blade jib and spinnaker, CALEIDOSCOPE is equipped for sailors who enjoy club racing while retaining the comforts of a capable 31-foot cruiser. No specific race results or competitive record have been supplied.

Sailing & Racing Equipment

• 154% Kevlar genoa — Bay Sails
• 127% Dacron genoa — Bay Sails
• Blade headsail — Quantum
• Dacron mainsail — North Sails
• Spinnaker — North Sails
• Folding propeller
• Wheel steering and cockpit cushions

Cruising & Comfort

• Sleeps five comfortably, according to owner
• Dodger
• KiwiGrip non-skid deck finish
• Pressurized freshwater system
• Two-burner natural-gas stove (owner-reported; fuel system and installation to verify)
• 12V refrigeration and enclosed manual head with holding tank

Electronics & Mechanical

• Updated Raymarine instrumentation (owner-reported)
• Updated VHF radio (owner-reported)
• Universal 5416 two-cylinder 16 HP inboard diesel
• Mechanical shaft seal
• Autopilot and chartplotter listed in vessel documentation; current presence/function to confirm

Specifications

• LOA: 31 ft 6 in | LWL: 25 ft 8 in | Beam: 10 ft
• Displacement: approximately 9,170 lb | Lead ballast: approximately 3,600 lb
• Freshwater: approximately 60 US gallons | Holding: approximately 33 US gallons
• Fuel: approximately 20–21 US gallons (source figures differ)
• HIN: CABF0140M81A
• Engine hours: 2,050 indicated in April 2023; current reading to confirm

Location & Viewing

Port Dover Harbour Marina, Port Dover, Ontario. The boat has been pulled for the season. Contact Bridge Yachts to arrange a showing. Owner indicates that the asking price includes 2026/2027 winter storage. Price negotiable.

Equipment, sails, hours and condition should be independently verified by prospective buyers.