Columbia 45
7 / 140 - score 76%
The Columbia 45 is a 45.25ft masthead sloop designed by William Tripp Jr. and built in fiberglass by Columbia Yachts between 1971 and 1976.
180 units have been built.
The Columbia 45 is a moderate weight sailboat which is under powered. It is very stable / stiff and has an excellent righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a bluewater cruising boat. The fuel capacity is good. There is a good water supply range.
This boat has a good score and ranks in the top quarter. It is an excellent choice.
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Main features 83%
| Model | Columbia 45 | ||
| Length | 45.25 ft (94%) | the closest to 45 ft | |
| Beam | 12.33 ft (72%) | the closest to 12 ft | |
| Draft | 7.25 ft | ||
| Country | United states (North America) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
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Ratios 83%
| Sail area / displ. | 13.11 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 41.20 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 271.79 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 36.09 (83%) | the closest to 36.72 | |
| Capsize | 1.69 |
Hull 54%
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with rudder on skeg | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 34.50 ft (54%) | the closest to 33 ft | |
| Maximum draft | 7.25 ft | ||
| Displacement | 25000 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 10300 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 7.87 knots |
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Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 698 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 402.75 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 295.44 sq.ft | ||
| I | 45 ft | ||
| J | 17.90 ft | ||
| P | 36.93 ft | ||
| E | 16 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 85 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 132 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 120 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 | 1971 | ||
| Last built | 1976 | ||
| Number built | 180 |
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