Columbia 32
The Columbia 32 is an American sailboat that was designed by William H. Tripp Jr. and first built in 1975.[1][2]
| Development | |
|---|---|
| Designer | William H. Tripp Jr. |
| Location | United States |
| Year | 1975 |
| No. built | 80 |
| Builder(s) | Columbia Yachts |
| Boat | |
| Boat weight | 9,450 lb (4,286 kg) |
| Draft | 5.50 ft (1.68 m) |
| Hull | |
| Type | Monohull |
| Construction | Fiberglass |
| LOA | 32.08 ft (9.78 m) |
| LWL | 26.50 ft (8.08 m) |
| Beam | 9.50 ft (2.90 m) |
| Engine type | Inboard motor |
| Hull appendages | |
| Keel/board type | fin keel |
| Ballast | 4,050 lb (1,837 kg) |
| Rudder(s) | Skegm-mounted rudder |
| Rig | |
| Rig type | Bermuda rig |
| I (foretriangle height) | 42.20 ft (12.86 m) |
| J (foretriangle base) | 13.90 ft (4.24 m) |
| P (mainsail luff) | 37.00 ft (11.28 m) |
| E (mainsail foot) | 12.00 ft (3.66 m) |
| Sails | |
| Sailplan | Masthead sloop |
| Mainsail area | 222.00 sq ft (20.624 m2) |
| Jib/genoa area | 293.29 sq ft (27.248 m2) |
| Total sail area | 515.29 sq ft (47.872 m2) |
← Columbia 30 | |
The boat was derived from the shorter Columbia 30.[1]
The Columbia 32 design was previously sold by Coronado Yachts as the Coronado 32, starting in 1973 and was later sold by Sailcrafter as the Sailcrafter 32, commencing in 1977. It was also developed into the Watkins 32 in 1982.[3][4][5]
Production
The design was built by Columbia Yachts in the United States from 1975 to 1976, with 80 boats completed, but it is now out of production.[1]
Design
The Columbia 32 is a recreational keelboat, built predominantly of fiberglass, with wood trim. It has a masthead sloop rig, a raked stem, an angled transom, a skeg-mounted rudder controlled by a tiller and a fixed fin keel. It displaces 9,450 lb (4,286 kg) and carries 4,040 lb (1,833 kg) of ballast.[1]
The boat has a draft of 5.50 ft (1.68 m) with the standard keel fitted.[1]
The boat is fitted with a gasoline inboard motor, driving a two-bladed bronze propeller, for docking and maneuvering. The fuel tank holds 20 U.S. gallons (76 L; 17 imp gal) and the fresh water tank has a capacity of 50 U.S. gallons (190 L; 42 imp gal).[1][6]
Below decks the design has a main salon featuring a folding, drop-down table with two settees that can be converted into upper and lower pilot berths. The galley has a 75 lb (34 kg) capacity icebox and a stainless steel sink. The head is fully enclosed.[6]
See also
Related development
Similar sailboats
References
- McArthur, Bruce (2019). "Columbia 32 sailboat". sailboatdata.com. Archived from the original on 2 October 2019. Retrieved 6 October 2019.
- McArthur, Bruce (2019). "William H. Tripp Jr". sailboatdata.com. Archived from the original on 2 October 2019. Retrieved 6 October 2019.
- McArthur, Bruce (2019). "Watkins 32 sailboat". sailboatdata.com. Archived from the original on 2 October 2019. Retrieved 6 October 2019.
- McArthur, Bruce (2019). "Sailcrafter 32 sailboat". sailboatdata.com. Archived from the original on 6 October 2019. Retrieved 6 October 2019.
- McArthur, Bruce (2019). "Coronado 32 sailboat". sailboatdata.com. Archived from the original on 6 October 2019. Retrieved 6 October 2019.
- The Columbia Yacht Owners Association. "Columbia 32". www.columbia-yachts.com. Archived from the original on 25 December 2018. Retrieved 6 October 2019.