Cape Bay 31

Sailboat 31′ Since 1977

Overview

Model
Cape Bay 31
Type
Sailboat
Built
1977 on
Designer
Bruce King
Hull
Long keel w/trans. hung rudder
Hull material
Fiberglass
Rig
Masthead Sloop

Dimensions

Length overall
31′ (9.45 m)
Waterline length
23′ 11″ (7.28 m)
Beam
10′ 5″ (3.17 m)
Displacement
11,400 lb (5,171 kg)
Ballast
4,500 lb (2,041 kg)

Sails and rig

Sail area
473 sq ft (44.0 m²)
I (foretriangle height)
38′ 4″ (11.67 m)
J (foretriangle base)
12′ 11″ (3.93 m)
P (mainsail luff)
32′ 6″ (9.91 m)
E (mainsail foot)
12′ 11″ (3.93 m)

Design ratios

Sail area / displacement
15.0

Power from the sails for the boat's weight. Under 16 is modest, 16–20 a typical cruiser, over 20 lively.

Displacement / length
373

How heavy the boat is for its waterline. Under 200 is light, 200–300 moderate, over 300 heavy.

Ballast ratio
39%

Share of the weight that is ballast. Higher generally means stiffer in a breeze.

Capsize screening
1.85

Under 2 is generally considered better for offshore use.

More details

Construction
FG

Data from Mauri Pro Sailboat Data. Check details with the builder before relying on them.