The Columbia 26 mk 2 is a 25.58ft masthead sloop designed by William H. Tripp Jr. and built in fiberglass by Columbia Yachts between 1969 and 1977.
950 units have been built.
The Columbia 26 mk 2 is a moderate weight sailboat which is slightly under powered. It is very stable / stiff and has a good righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a coastal cruiser. There is a very short water supply range.
Main features
| Model | Columbia 26 mk 2 | ||
| Length | 25.58 ft | ||
| Beam | 8.50 ft | ||
| Draft | 4.33 ft | ||
| Country | United states (North America) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 15.24 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 43.22 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 265.03 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 23.19 | ||
| Capsize | 1.88 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with spade rudder | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 21.50 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 4.33 ft | ||
| Displacement | 5900 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 2550 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 6.21 knots |
Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 310 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 35.50 ft | ||
| Sail area fore | 165.38 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 144.65 sq.ft | ||
| I | 31.50 ft | ||
| J | 10.50 ft | ||
| P | 26.30 ft | ||
| E | 11 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 0 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 0 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 13 gals | ||
| Headroom | 0 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
| Nb of berths | 0 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
| Builder | Columbia Yachts | ||
| Designer | William H. Tripp Jr. | ||
| First built | 1969 | ||
| Last built | 1977 | ||
| Number built | 950 |