1965 Columbia 31

Kaya is a one of a kind pocket cruiser that turns heads in what ever harbor she sails into.  She is the epidimy of the elegant lines of classic plastic boats of the 60’s paired with some very well thought out  modern touches to make long term cruising on a budget possible.  As the Pardey’s said-  “Go small, go simple, go now!” And we couldnt think of a better boat than Kaya to do this.  She has cruised from Maine to Key West and the Bahamas several times with her past owners.      She was built in 1965 out of solid fiberglass.  Aside  from her shallow draft lead ballasted keel, her centerboard is solid bronze. Most boats of this era had cast iron centerboards and they have all since rusted out, but not kaya’s bronze board; Shes as good as new.  She draws just 3.5’ so shes perfect for exploring those shallow anchorages that most 30’ and up boats cant.      In 2021, Kaya was chosen as Cruising World Magazine’s choice for their “glamour girl” contest sponsored  by Total Boat.  An award that beat out hundreds of entries.     She was fully restored in 2002-2003; including a full interior refit with all updated systems, and exterior refit with all new hardware, rigging, lines and paint. 
Accommodations: Chain locker forward, V-berth, head to port, hanging locker to starboard across from head, galley to starboard, L-shape dinette to port, quarter-berth to starboard, Nav-station to port across from quarter-berth, storage aft of nav-station.     Equipment: Engine and Mechanical: 1994 Kubota 25hp diesel. 1200 hours. New rudder (2006). Fleming windvane.  Decks: Deck to hull joint laminated, fastened, and teak toe rail replaced(2003). 2 #40 bronze self-tailing Antel winches and 2 #16 halyard winches. Garhaur traveler and blocks. Custom aluminum solar/radar/wind turbine arch/stern pushpit and bow pulpit (2003). Stanchions, bases, and lifelines were also replaced. She also has an oversized 31 lb Rocna anchor.    Basically, after everything that was replaced,  she is a 20 year old boat.    

Sails and Rigging: Banks mainsail 8oz. 3 reefs (2003), 135% headsail (2003), 110% jib (2003), storm jib (2003). Older but in good condition 135%, and 150%. In 2019 an Alado roller furler was added with a Precision sails 135% cruising genoa.  Mast and boom painted (2003). Standing rigging  replaced (2003). Norsman fittings. Turnbuckles and chainplates replaced (2003). All running rigging replaced (2003). Dodger/Bimini (2004) and sail covers all in good condition.

Electrical: 4 6volt batteries for house (2020). One 12volt starting battery (2020) Shore power. AC and DC breaker panel. Link 20 battery monitor. Guest 15 amp charger. Xantrex 1000W inverter. Air Marine 200W wind generator (currently removed but we still have it). 140 watts Kyocera solar panels that will keep the fridge cool without having to run the engine to charge the house bank.  Victron solar charge controller(2019).  Denso 45 amp alternator. All new tinned wire (2003). 

Electronics:  Icom M45 vhf. Furuno 1623 radar (2008). Raymarine ST2000 tiller pilot. Kenwood cd player.  Vesper watchmate AIS added 2020. 

Galley: Force10 3 burner, broiler, oven propane stove (needs repair). EZ-cold refrigerator, cold plate, air or water cooled compressor. 

Length Overall: 30' 9" 
Length Waterline: 21' 9" 
Beam: 9' 10"
Draft (centerboard up): 3' 1"
Draft (centerboard dn): 7' 1"
Sail Area: 423 sq. ft.
Displacement: 8,500 lbs.
Ballast (lead): 3,400 lbs.
Headroom: 6'
Berths: 3
Auxiliary: 1994 Kubota 25 HP
Water Capacity: 60 gal Holding: 6 gal 
Fuel Capacity: 25 gal 
Vertical clearance: 39’
CCA Rating: 23.4 
Designer: Charles Morgan