The Columbia 76 is a 25.08ft masthead sloop designed by Alan Payne and built in fiberglass by Hughes Boat Works between 1976 and 1986.
The Columbia 76 is a moderate weight sailboat which is a good performer. It is stable / stiff and has a low righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a day-boat. There is a very short water supply range.
Main features
| Model | Columbia 76 | ||
| Length | 25.08 ft | ||
| Beam | 9.17 ft | ||
| Draft | 3.50 ft | ||
| Country | Canada (North America) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 18.48 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 33.33 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 227.48 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 16.52 | ||
| Capsize | 2.22 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with transom hung rudder | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 20.67 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 3.50 ft | ||
| Displacement | 4500 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 1500 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 6.09 knots |
Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 314 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 176.55 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 137.20 sq.ft | ||
| I | 33 ft | ||
| J | 10.70 ft | ||
| P | 28 ft | ||
| E | 9.80 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 0 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 0 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 16 gals | ||
| Headroom | 0 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
| Nb of berths | 0 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
| Builder | Hughes Boat Works | ||
| Designer | Alan Payne | ||
| First built | 1976 | ||
| Last built | 1986 | ||
| Number built | 0 | ?? |