Columbia 52
12 / 1388 - score 76%
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.
This boat has a good score and ranks in the top quarter. It is an excellent choice.
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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 71%
| Sail area / displ. | 15.78 (51%) | highest | |
| Ballast / displ. | 50 % (75%) | highest | |
| Displ. / length | 270.10 (100%) | approximately 260 | |
| Comfort ratio | 44.47 (64%) | highest | |
| Capsize | 1.55 (66%) | lowest |
Hull 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 (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 |