1979 Southern Cross 31 For Sale

$38,900
$35,000
Stock #308972 -
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$35,000
$38,900

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Boat Details

Year:
1979
Type:
Sail
Category:
Model:
31
Length (LOA):
31'
Beam:
9' 5"
Draft:
53"
Trailer:
No
Stock #:
308972
Location:
Bowdoinham, Maine
(near Augusta)
Status:
Available
Storage Status:
Not currently in storage††
Reason for Selling:
Life changes
Sailboat Details
Storm Jib:
Staysail:
Roller Furling Jib:
Riding Sail:
Main Sail:
Genoa:
Drifter:
Covers - Sail:
Main
Winches - Manual:
Standing Rigging:
Running Rigging:
Mast:
Lifelines:
Boom:
Backstay:
"Wow, Rare Find! 1979 Southern Cross 31! Ready to set sail!"

Sail the Gulf of Maine and beyond with this classic 1979 Southern Cross.

A variety of sails will get you through most any wind. There is a 20 HP Vetus diesel engine to help you along.

The heavy 7-ton displacement will keep you sturdy on the sea. Exterior trim is teak and mahogany, int...more

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1979 Southern Cross 31 - #1

1979 Southern Cross 31 Cutter in Bowdoinham, Maine

Stock #308972

Sail the Gulf of Maine and beyond with this classic 1979 Southern Cross.

A variety of sails will get you through most any wind. There is a 20 HP Vetus diesel engine to help you along.

The heavy 7-ton displacement will keep you sturdy on the sea. Exterior trim is teak and mahogany, interior trim is Mahogany. Full keel with keel hung rudder and tiller combo.

In total, 130 boats were built between 1976 and 1987, of which a number were sold as hull and deck kits.

This boat was built in Rhode Island By CE Ryder who built it with a fiberglass hull.

SI-TEX Colormax 11 chart plotter is included.

The cockpit is small, suitable for the ocean.

Information On Condition

All photos are from the seller. The Rep has not seen this boat. The hull is strong and the boat is in good working order, the owner confirms. Hull is power washed at the end of the season and freshly painted prior to going back in the water. The mast is stored in a garage.

The owner states they have had this Southern Cross since 1979!

Approximate boat location: Bowdoinham, Maine


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Basic Details
Year:
1979
Type:
Sail
Category:
Model:
31
Length (LOA):
31'
Hours:
--
Stock #:
308972
Location:
Storage Status:
Not currently in storage ††
(as of 10/10/2022)
(in driveway at home.)
Engine & MechanicalMech.
Count:
1
Brand:
Vetus
Model:
M3.10/900
Size:
20 hp
Fuel Type:
Diesel
Fuel Tank:
37 gals
Drive Type:
Direct Drive
Config.:
Inboard
Water Tanks:
Throttle/shift: Mech:
Bilge Pump:
Rudder:
Keel Hung
Dimensions & Specifications & Specs
Length Overall:
31'
Beam:
9' 5"
Max. Draft:
53"
Cockpit Location:
Aft
NavigationalNav. Equipment
VHF:
Deck Features
Tiller Steering:
Non-skid Deck:
Cockpit Seating:
Bow Rail:
Anchor Rode:
Anchor:
35lb
ElectricalElec. Components
Fuel Gauge:
Batteries ( Number Of):
AC Electric Panel:
12 V DC Outlets:
110v AC Outlets:
Sails
Storm Jib:
Staysail:
Roller Furling Jib:
Riding Sail:
Main Sail:
Genoa:
Drifter:
Covers - Sail:
Main
Rigging
Winches - Manual:
Standing Rigging:
Running Rigging:
Mast:
Lifelines:
Boom:
Backstay:
Accommodations & Passengers
# Cabins:
2
Sleep. Capacity:
4
# Berths:
3
Can Live Aboard:
Water Capacity:
40 gals
Stove / Oven:
Sink - Galley:
Settee:
Ice Box:
Head:
Dinette:
Cabin Lighting:
ConstructionConst. Features
Designer:
Thomas E Gilmore
Hull Material:
Fiberglass
Hull Shape:
Long Keel
Exterior Color:
Red And White
Bottom Paint Antifouling:
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