Columbia 31 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Drawing Diagram

Builder drawing

Hull Type

Monohull · centerboard

Rig

Masthead Sloop

LOA

30.5' · 9.3 m

Disp.

8,500 lbs · 3,856 kg

First year

1965

The Columbia 31, introduced in 1969, arrived during a transformative era for Columbia Yachts as the company transitioned under the ownership of the Whittaker Corporation. Designed by the prolific naval architect Bill Tripp, the 31 was engineered to bridge the gap between the traditional, narrower hulls of the early 1960s and the highvolume, performanceoriented cruisers of the 1970s. It stands as a notable example of Tripp’s "bubbletop" or flushdeck influence, where the designer prioritized interior volume and deck space without sacrificing the robust, seaworthy characteristics required for coastal cruising.