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.
- Stock: Available for Sale
- Model: BROKERAGE-74805
- SKU: BROKERAGE-74805
- Location: Port Dover, ON
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| Product Specifications | |
| Unit of Measure | Each |
| Used Boat Specs | |
| Length | 31.6 ft |
| Year | 1981 |
| Model | Cal 31 |
Disclaimer
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