Hughes Columbia Columbia 31 For Sale & Buying Center

"The manufacturer's plate with the hull number and engine SN# of my 1967 C-31 (#77) was on the starboard pilot berth bulkhead, way down low. It indicated that Columbia had factories in Portsmouth, VA and Costa Mesa, CA. I'm pretty sure the boat was made in Portsmouth. -Steve Gaber

Here's some info from Steve about the engine/transmission/prop.

Columbia 31s on the Chesapeake Bay What to do about a stuck centerboard? Here's some advice:

You've gotten yourself a terrific sailboat, and on this list you will find that one of the most knowledgeable boat-owners anywhere, Steve Gaber, has the same boat. He'll be able to answer all of your questions. However, on the subject of freeing up a stuck centerboard...I have many hours of first hand experience. With the boat up out of the water, you will need a six pound sledge hammer (short handle), a six foot 4""x4"", some good sized wood blocks, and a standard size hand saw. Lay on your back and run the saw up between the board and the trunk so that you loosen up all the barnacles and crud. Do that thoroughly. Then with the 4x4 over a wooden block rock the board up and down and you will see it will start to drop just a little more each time you work on it. If you get it free in only one day consider yourself blessed. I use the hammer to whack the board from the side...it all seems to help the effort. The pivot pin is about a foot back from the forward edge of the board, and if you scrape around you will find it."