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COLUMBIA 45

Masthead Sloop • Fin with rudder on skeg • Built 1971–1976

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Dimensions

LOA
45.25 ft
LWL
34.5 ft
Beam
12.33 ft
Max Draft
7.25 ft
Displacement
25,000 lbs
Ballast
10,300 lbs

Performance Ratios

Capsize Ratio ⓘ
1.69 (offshore safe)
SA/D Ratio ⓘ
13.1
D/L Ratio ⓘ
272
Ballast Ratio ⓘ
41.2%

Sail Plan

Sail Area
698 sq ft
I
45 ft
J
17.9 ft
P
36.93 ft
E
16 ft

Construction

Hull Type
Fin with rudder on skeg
Rig Type
Masthead Sloop
Hull Material
FG
Ballast Type
Iron

Production

First Built
1971
Last Built
1976
Number Built
180

Engine & Accommodations

Engine Make
Perkins
Engine Model
4-236
Power
85 hp
Engine Type
Diesel
Water
120 gal
Fuel
132 gal
Notes: Raised deck motor sailer was available in full keel and shoal draft versions. A ketch rig was also available.\nSame hull as the COLUMBIA 43.\nFrom builders original brochure.\nShoal Draft: 5.25'

Designer

Builder

Related Boats

Name LOA (ft) Year Rig
COLUMBIA 45 KETCH 45.25 1971 Masthead Ketch