1985 Cape Dory 31 Boat in Alameda, CA 94501 US
Built in 1985
31
1 Engine (Universal)
31.3 feet
Diesel
Fiberglass/Reinforced
This Cape Dory 31 designed by Carl Alberg is a traditional full keel attached-rudder cruising boat. The design is known for being stable and comfortable in heavy air and seas - perfect for sailing in San Francisco Bay and out the Gate. She is ideal for a couple, but she can be easily single handed. For the size, the layout is very accommodating; with at least one sister boat having been used for live aboard purposes. In the last three years, the current owner added a new stove (2023) with an updated propane system (2025), added a new electric head (2023), installed a new water heater (2025), and upgraded the batteries (2025) and Smart Battery charger (2023). Standing rigging was replaced in 2024. The maroon canvas and recent teak refinish make this Cape Dory a stand-out classic beauty on the docks. Text Michelle for an appointment.
The lavish use of teak inside the Cape Dory gives her a rich traditional feel. She has 6’2” headroom. The forward V-berth is a double, and the main salon has two wide settee berths. A bi-leaf table sits on the centerline of the salon with a large overhead hatch providing abundant natural light. The double SS sink, top loading ice box/refrigerator, and gimbaled stove and oven are neatly set in an L-shaped arrangement on the starboard side for efficiency. The enclosed head is aft at the base of the companionway. The head and vanity are spacious for a boat this size and there is a teak grate leading to the shower sump pump. The electric head is new in 2023.
GALLEY
Force 10 two burner stove with oven. New in 2025
Cutting board cover for stove top
Propane system upgraded in 2025
Double Stainless Steel sink with cutting board insert
Hot water heater 6 gallon new in 2025
RIGGING and SAILS
Standing rigging replaced July 2024 by Hansen Rigging and BoatYard at Grand Marina
Self-tending club footed staysail system. Staysail available as pattern but not serviceable
Main and jib in fair condition as inspected by North Sails Alameda
DECK/HULL
Bottom paint in 2023
Propeller: bronze 3 blade
Packing gland serviced: September 2026
Anchor rollers fore and aft
Manual windlass on foredeck
Batteries: Start battery AGM and two 12V 100Ah each for house. LiFePO4 Lithium in port lazarette.
Keel stepped mast
Two large cockpit lazarettes for storage
Fuel. 20 gal
Water. 85 gal
Holding tank. 28 gal
The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/19/26 | Initial price | $28,000 |
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| Price | $28,000 | $24,000 | $45,000 | $62,000 | $69,000 | $75,000 |
| Location | Alameda | Long Beach | Alameda | Emeryville | Sausalito | Alameda |
| Nominal Length | 31' | 38' | 33' | 28' | 36' | 33' |
| Beam | 10' | - | - | - | - | - |
| Engine Make | Universal | Westerbeke | Westerbeke | SAAB | Westerbecke | UniversaMM |
| Total Engine Power | 25 hp | 45 hp | 22 hp | 10 hp | 52 hp | 30 hp |
| Days on Market | 13 | 364 | 229 | 613 | 26 | 466 |
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