Columbia 43
Description
The Columbia 43 is a classic fiberglass monohull sailboat designed by William H. Tripp Jr. and built by Columbia Yachts in Costa Mesa, California, between 1969 and 1974, with approximately 153 units produced. Known as the first light-displacement racer-cruiser of its time, it combines racing performance with cruising comfort, making it a versatile choice for coastal and offshore sailing.
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 56 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 18.24 ft |
| p | 48.20 ft |
| e | 14.20 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 56 ft | 18.24 ft | 48.20 ft | 14.20 ft | - | - |
Sails
| Sail Type | MAINSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 48.2 ft - (14691 mm) |
| Foot | * 14.2 ft - (4328 mm) |
| Leech | * 49.5 ft - (15088 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 49.77 ft - (15170 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 6 in - (152 mm) |
| Area | * 352.45 ft² |
| Sail Type | MAINSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 45 ft - (13716 mm) |
| Foot | * 15 ft - (4572 mm) |
| Leech | * 46.66 ft - (14222 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 46.93 ft - (14304 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 6 in - (152 mm) |
| Area | * 347.14 ft² |
| Sail Type | JIBSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 44.73 ft - (13634 mm) |
| Foot | * 23.77 ft - (7245 mm) |
| Leech | * 38.53 ft - (11744 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 20.47 ft - (6239 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12 ° |
| Area | * 457.77 ft² |
| Sail Type | JIBSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 47.12 ft - (14362 mm) |
| Foot | * 24.24 ft - (7388 mm) |
| Leech | * 40.79 ft - (12433 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115.02 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 20.98 ft - (6395 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12.01 ° |
| Area | * 494.31 ft² |
| Sail Type | JIBSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | 52 ft - (15850 mm) |
| Foot | 23.25 ft - (7087 mm) |
| Leech | 48 ft - (14630 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 120.34 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 21.42 ft - (6529 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4.33 ° |
| Area | * 556.89 ft² |
| Sail Type | JIBSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 47.12 ft - (14362 mm) |
| Foot | * 24.24 ft - (7388 mm) |
| Leech | * 40.79 ft - (12433 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115.02 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 20.98 ft - (6395 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12.01 ° |
| Area | * 494.31 ft² |
| Sail Type | GENOA |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 55.95 ft - (17054 mm) |
| Foot | * 29.52 ft - (8998 mm) |
| Leech | * 52.55 ft - (16017 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 27.36 ft - (8339 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4.01 ° |
| Area | * 765.4 ft² |
| Sail Type | GENOA |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 53.11 ft - (16188 mm) |
| Foot | * 28.91 ft - (8812 mm) |
| Leech | * 49.79 ft - (15176 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 26.7 ft - (8138 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 3.98 ° |
| Area | * 709.03 ft² |
| Sail Type | ASYMMETRICAL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 55.95 ft - (17054 mm) |
| Foot | * 30.1 ft - (9174 mm) |
| Leech | * 51.47 ft - (15688 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 1263 ft² |
| Sail Type | ASYMMETRICAL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 53.11 ft - (16188 mm) |
| Foot | * 29.37 ft - (8952 mm) |
| Leech | * 48.86 ft - (14893 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 1170 ft² |
| Sail Type | SPINNAKER |
|---|---|
| Stays | * 53.11 ft - (16188 mm) |
| MidGirth | * 32.04 ft - (9766 mm) |
| Foot | * 32.04 ft - (9766 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | * 1446 ft² |
| Sail Type | YANKEE |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 47.12 ft - (14362 mm) |
| Foot | * 26.64 ft - (8120 mm) |
| Leech | * 37.19 ft - (11336 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115.02 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 20.98 ft - (6395 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 19.99 ° |
| Area | * 494.34 ft² |
| Sail Type | STORMJIB |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 32.39 ft - (9872 mm) |
| Foot | * 13.71 ft - (4179 mm) |
| Leech | * 26.49 ft - (8074 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 59.98 % |
| Length Perp | * 10.94 ft - (3335 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 19.03 ° |
| Area | * 177.16 ft² |
| Sail Type | STORMJIB |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 30.75 ft - (9373 mm) |
| Foot | * 13.47 ft - (4106 mm) |
| Leech | * 24.94 ft - (7602 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 60 % |
| Length Perp | * 10.68 ft - (3255 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 19 ° |
| Area | * 164.17 ft² |
| Sail Type | STORMTRYSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 16.93 ft - (5160 mm) |
| Foot | * 15.57 ft - (4746 mm) |
| Leech | * 14.11 ft - (4301 mm) |
| Length Perp | * 14.11 ft - (4301 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * -25 ° |
| Area | * 103 ft² |
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