Columbia 52

12 / 1388 - score 76%

This boat has a good score and ranks in the top quarter. It is an excellent choice.

The Columbia 52 is a 51.83ft masthead sloop designed by William H. Tripp Jr. and built in fiberglass by Columbia Yachts between 1971 and 1973.

7 units have been built.

The Columbia 52 is a moderate weight sailboat which is slightly under powered. It is very stable / stiff and has an excellent righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a heavy bluewater cruising boat. The fuel capacity is average. There is a short water supply range.

Main features

Model	Columbia 52
Length	51.83 ft
Beam	13 ft
Draft	8 ft
Country	United states (North America)
Estimated price	$ 240000

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Ratios - score 71%

Sail area / displ.	15.78 - score 51%	highest
Ballast / displ.	50 % - score 75%	highest
Displ. / length	270.10 - score 100%	approximately 260
Comfort ratio	44.47 - score 64%	highest
Capsize	1.55 - score 66%	lowest

Hull - score 87%

Hull type	Monohull fin keel with rudder on skeg	mono
Construction	Fiberglass
Waterline length	39.75 ft
Maximum draft	8 ft
Displacement	38000 lbs
Ballast	19000 lbs
Hull speed	8.45 knots - score 74%	highest

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Rigging

Rigging	Masthead Sloop
Sail area (100%)	1110 sq.ft
Air draft	0 ft	??
Sail area fore	686.25 sq.ft
Sail area main	423.80 sq.ft
I	61 ft
J	22.50 ft
P	52 ft
E	16.30 ft

Engine

Nb engines	1
Total power	0 HP
Fuel capacity	50 gals

Accommodations

Water capacity	80 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	1971
Last built	1973
Number built	7