COLUMBIA 50

Masthead Sloop • Fin w/spade rudder • Built 1965–1972

Dimensions

LOA: 50 ft
LWL: 33.25 ft
Beam: 12.03 ft
Max Draft: 6.52 ft
Displacement: 32,000 lbs
Ballast: 14,600 lbs

Performance Ratios

Capsize Ratio ⓘ: 1.52 (offshore safe)
SA/D Ratio ⓘ: 15.5
D/L Ratio ⓘ: 389
Ballast Ratio ⓘ: 45.6%

Sail Plan

Sail Area: 979 sq ft
I: 55.1 ft
J: 18.1 ft
P: 48.5 ft
E: 19.8 ft

Construction

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

Production

First Built: 1965
Last Built: 1972
Number Built: 62

Engine & Accommodations

Engine Make: Universal
Power: 70 hp
Engine Type: Diesel

Notes: When introduced in 1965, the COLUMBIA 50 was the largest production fiberglass sailboat available in the US. \nAlso sold as bare hull or 'kit' under the SAILCRAFTER name.\nSloop, yawl or schooner rig.\n(In the early 1980's, the molds were acquired by P&M Worldwide Inc. which offered the boat in kit form. If any were made is unknown.)