Columbia 31 Tall Rig
Description
The Columbia 31 Tall Rig, designed by renowned naval architect Charles Morgan, was produced by Columbia Yachts from 1965 to 1968, with a limited run of 97 hulls. This masthead sloop emphasizes affordable family cruising with offshore chops, featuring a tall rig for superior light-air performance and a centerboard for shallow drafts—making it a timeless choice for coastal explorers seeking value and versatility.
Construction Details
| Designer | Charles Morgan |
|---|---|
| Builder | Columbia Yachts |
| Length | 30.500 ft |
| LOA | 30.500 ft |
| LWL | 21.500 ft |
| Beam | 9.830 ft |
| Displacement | 8500 lb |
| Ballast | 3400 lb |
| Max Draft | 7.000 ft |
| Min Draft | 3.080 ft |
| Year Built | 1965 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 37.50 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 11.33 ft |
| p | 33 ft |
| e | 14.50 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37.50 ft | 11.33 ft | 33 ft | 14.50 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
Columbia 31 Tall Rig - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 33 ft - (10058 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 14.5 ft - (4420 mm) |
| Leech | * 35.3 ft - (10759 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 35.58 ft - (10845 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 6 in - (152 mm) |
| Area | * 246.44 ft² |
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Columbia 31 Tall Rig - JIBSAIL
| Luff | * 31.34 ft - (9552 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 14.87 ft - (4532 mm) |
| Leech | * 27.46 ft - (8370 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 13.03 ft - (3972 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12.01 ° |
| Area | * 204.16 ft² |
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Columbia 31 Tall Rig - GENOA
| Luff | * 37.22 ft - (11345 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 18.19 ft - (5544 mm) |
| Leech | * 35.14 ft - (10711 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150.04 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 17 ft - (5182 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4.01 ° |
| Area | * 316.4 ft² |
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Columbia 31 Tall Rig - ASYMMETRICAL
| Luff | 38.5 ft - (11735 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 19 ft - (5791 mm) |
| Leech | 36.5 ft - (11125 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 549 ft² |
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Columbia 31 Tall Rig - SPINNAKER
| Stays | * 37.22 ft - (11345 mm) |
|---|---|
| MidGirth | * 20.39 ft - (6215 mm) |
| Foot | * 20.39 ft - (6215 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | * 645 ft² |
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