1974 Colvic

31 Ketch

$35,000 CAD

Dartmouth , NS

Donna X” is a proven bluewater-capable Colvic 31 ketch, built in the UK and designed for serious offshore cruising and all-weather capability. With her heavy fiberglass construction, ketch rig, and protected wheelhouse steering, she offers the rare combination of sailing performance, motoring reliability, and comfort in challenging conditions.

This vessel has been well maintained, upgraded over time, and professionally surveyed in 2025, making her an excellent opportunity for sailors looking to step into a capable offshore cruiser without the premium price tag.

Overview

  • Category sail
  • Condition Used
  • Model Year 1974
  • Make Colvic
  • Model 31 Ketch
  • Engine Type Inboard
  • Class Motor Sailer
  • Boat Name Donna X
  • Location Dartmouth, NS CA
  • Hull Material Fiberglass

Measurements

  • Overall Length 31'
  • Length at Waterline 28'
  • Beam 10' 2"
  • Cruising Speed 7 KTS
  • Max Draft 4'
  • Keel Full Keel
  • Number of Steering Stations 1
  • Ballast Weight 4480 lbs
  • Displacement 15,680 lbs

Tanks

  • Fuel Tanks

  • Quantity 1
  • Material Aluminum
  • Capacity 100 gal
  • Water Tanks

  • Quantity 4
  • Material Plastic
  • Capacity 140 gal
  • Holding Tanks

  • Holding Tanks 1
  • Material Plastic
  • Capacity 30 gal

Engines

  • Engine 1

  • Make Perkins
  • Model 4-108
  • Year 1981
  • Drive Shaft Drive Inboard
  • Engine Type Inboard
  • Power 50 hp
  • Fuel Diesel
  • Hours 14
  • Location Center

Details

Engine was reuilt in 2023 at 4,676 hrs, 17 hours since rebuild.

Interior

  • Number of Cabins 2
  • Number of Single Berths 2
  • Number of Double Berths 1
  • Number of Heads 1
  • Number of Water Heaters 1

Additional Features

  • Manual Head
  • Refrigerator
  • Stove
  • Oven
  • Galley
  • Galley Table
  • Fresh Water Pump

Equipment

Type of Windlass Electric

Exterior Features

  • Davits
  • Anchor Roller

Sails

Sail Details

Ketch rigged Deck Stepped Mast

1 x Mizzen Sail

1x Main with reef points

2x Genoa

1x Stom Jib

3 x working Jibs

Rigging

Mast Material aluminum

Rigging Features

  • Wire Rigging
Listing Broker: Mike Carey
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DISCLAIMER
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.

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