The Columbia 24 contender is a 24.0ft masthead sloop designed by Columbia/McGlasson and built in wood or fiberglass by Columbia Yachts between 1963 and 1968.
330 units have been built.
The Columbia 24 contender is a moderate weight sailboat which is a good performer. It is very stable / stiff and has a low righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a day-boat.
Main features
| Model | Columbia 24 contender | ||
| Length | 24 ft | ||
| Beam | 7.83 ft | ||
| Draft | 0.33 ft | ||
| Country | United states (North America) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
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Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 19.67 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 44.44 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 264.40 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 17.96 | ||
| Capsize | 2.05 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel | ||
| Construction | Wood or fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 18.25 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 3.25 ft | ||
| Displacement | 3600 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 1600 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 5.72 knots |
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Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 288 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 132.44 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 155.25 sq.ft | ||
| I | 30.10 ft | ||
| J | 8.80 ft | ||
| P | 27 ft | ||
| E | 11.50 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 0 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 0 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 0 gals | ||
| Headroom | 0 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
| Nb of berths | 0 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
| Builder | Columbia Yachts | ||
| Designer | Columbia/McGlasson | ||
| First built | 1963 | ||
| Last built | 1968 | ||
| Number built | 330 |
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