Columbia 32
Description
The Columbia 32, designed by naval architect William H. Tripp Jr., was produced by Columbia Yachts from 1975 to 1976, with 80 hulls built (also marketed as the Coronado 32 and Sailcrafter 32). This masthead sloop, an extended evolution of the Columbia 30, delivers balanced performance for coastal and light offshore cruising, with a fin keel for speed, skeg-hung rudder for protection, and a compact yet functional interior sleeping 4–5— a solid, undervalued classic for entry-level bluewater aspirants.
Construction Details
| Designer | William H. Tripp Jr. |
|---|---|
| Builder | Columbia Yachts |
| Length | 32.080 ft |
| LOA | 32.080 ft |
| LWL | 26.500 ft |
| Beam | 9.500 ft |
| Displacement | 9450 lb |
| Ballast | 4050 lb |
| Max Draft | 5.500 ft |
| Year Built | 1975 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 42.20 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 13.85 ft |
| p | 37 ft |
| e | 12 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42.20 ft | 13.85 ft | 37 ft | 12 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
Columbia 32 - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 37 ft - (11278 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 12 ft - (3658 mm) |
| Leech | * 38.26 ft - (11662 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 38.5 ft - (11735 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 5.25 in - (133 mm) |
| Area | * 228.89 ft² |
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Columbia 32 - JIBSAIL
| Luff | * 35.53 ft - (10830 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 18.43 ft - (5617 mm) |
| Leech | * 30.72 ft - (9363 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115.02 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 15.93 ft - (4855 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12.01 ° |
| Area | * 283.04 ft² |
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Columbia 32 - GENOA
| Luff | * 42.19 ft - (12860 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 22.44 ft - (6840 mm) |
| Leech | * 39.61 ft - (12073 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150.04 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 20.78 ft - (6334 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4 ° |
| Area | * 438.37 ft² |
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Columbia 32 - DRIFTER
| Luff | * 42.19 ft - (12860 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 23.36 ft - (7120 mm) |
| Leech | * 37.75 ft - (11506 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 150.04 % |
| Length Perp | * 20.78 ft - (6334 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 9.02 ° |
| Area | * 438.33 ft² |
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Columbia 32 - ASYMMETRICAL
| Luff | * 42.19 ft - (12860 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 22.85 ft - (6965 mm) |
| Leech | * 38.81 ft - (11829 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 723 ft² |
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Columbia 32 - SPINNAKER
| Stays | * 42.19 ft - (12860 mm) |
|---|---|
| MidGirth | * 24.93 ft - (7599 mm) |
| Foot | * 24.93 ft - (7599 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | * 894 ft² |
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Columbia 32 - STORMJIB
| Luff | * 24.43 ft - (7446 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 10.43 ft - (3179 mm) |
| Leech | * 19.94 ft - (6078 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 60 % |
| Length Perp | * 8.31 ft - (2533 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 19.02 ° |
| Area | * 101.5 ft² |
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