Cape Dory Yachts Dory 31

Sailboat 31′ 4″ Since 1983

Overview

Builder
Cape Dory Yachts
Model
Dory 31
Type
Sailboat
Built
1983–1985
Designer
Carl Alberg
Hull
Long Keel
Hull material
Fiberglass
Rig
Cutter

Dimensions

Length overall
31′ 4″ (9.54 m)
Waterline length
23′ 4″ (7.10 m)
Beam
9′ 10″ (2.99 m)
Displacement
11,500 lb (5,216 kg)
Ballast
4,350 lb (1,973 kg)

Sails and rig

Sail area
522 sq ft (48.5 m²)
I (foretriangle height)
41′ (12.50 m)
J (foretriangle base)
13′ 6″ (4.11 m)
P (mainsail luff)
35′ (10.67 m)
E (mainsail foot)
13′ (3.96 m)

Design ratios

Sail area / displacement
16.4

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

Displacement / length
406

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

Ballast ratio
38%

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

Capsize screening
1.74

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.

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