The Columbia 43 is a 43.25ft masthead sloop designed by William Tripp Jr. and built in fiberglass by Columbia Yachts between 1969 and 1974.
153 units have been built.
The Columbia 43 is a moderate weight sailboat which is a good performer. It is very stable / stiff and has a good righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a coastal cruiser. The fuel capacity is originally small. There is a very short water supply range.
Main features
| Model | Columbia 43 | ||
| Length | 43.25 ft | ||
| Beam | 12.33 ft | ||
| Draft | 6.92 ft | ||
| Country | United states (North America) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
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Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 18.24 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 50.26 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 257.49 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 29.10 | ||
| Capsize | 1.86 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with spade rudder | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 32 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 6.92 ft | ||
| Displacement | 18900 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 9500 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 7.58 knots |
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Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 806 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 468.26 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 337.50 sq.ft | ||
| I | 53 ft | ||
| J | 17.67 ft | ||
| P | 45 ft | ||
| E | 15 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 0 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 45 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 35 gals | ||
| Headroom | 0 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
| Nb of berths | 0 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
| Builder | Columbia Yachts | ||
| Designer | William Tripp Jr. | ||
| First built | 1969 | ||
| Last built | 1974 | ||
| Number built | 153 |
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