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COLUMBIA 43

Masthead Sloop • Fin w/spade rudder • Built 1969–1974

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Dimensions

LOA
43.25 ft
LWL
32 ft
Beam
12.33 ft
Max Draft
6.92 ft
Displacement
18,900 lbs
Ballast
9,500 lbs

Performance Ratios

Capsize Ratio ⓘ
1.85 (offshore safe)
SA/D Ratio ⓘ
18.2
D/L Ratio ⓘ
258
Ballast Ratio ⓘ
50.3%

Sail Plan

Sail Area
806 sq ft
I
53 ft
J
17.67 ft
P
45 ft
E
15 ft

Construction

Hull Type
Fin w/spade rudder
Rig Type
Masthead Sloop
Hull Material
FG
Ballast Type
Lead

Production

First Built
1969
Last Built
1974
Number Built
153

Engine & Accommodations

Engine Make
Universal
Engine Model
Atomic 4
Engine Type
Gas
Water
35 gal
Fuel
45 gal
Notes: Diesel engine was an option.

Designer

Builder

Related Boats

Name LOA (ft) Year Rig
COLUMBIA 43 CB 43.25 1969 Masthead Sloop
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