Columbia 52
Description
The Columbia 52, designed by legendary naval architect William H. Tripp Jr., was produced by Columbia Yachts (under Whittaker Corporation) from 1972 to 1973 in a very limited run of approximately 10 hulls. This flush-deck masthead sloop represents Tripp's final design—a high-performance racer-cruiser blending speed, stability, and luxury, with the tall rig option boosting sail area for superior light-air performance and upwind pointing, making it a rare gem for offshore racing or long-distance cruising.
Construction Details
| Designer | William H. Tripp Jr. |
|---|---|
| Builder | Columbia Yachts |
| Length | 52.000 ft |
| LOA | 52.000 ft |
| LWL | 39.330 ft |
| Beam | 13.000 ft |
| Displacement | 38000 lb |
| Ballast | 20500 lb |
| Max Draft | 8.000 ft |
| Year Built | 1972 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 64.50 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 21.75 ft |
| p | 55.75 ft |
| e | 18 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 64.50 ft | 21.75 ft | 55.75 ft | 18 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
Columbia 52 - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 55.75 ft - (16993 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 18 ft - (5486 mm) |
| Leech | * 57.71 ft - (17590 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 57.98 ft - (17672 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 6 in - (152 mm) |
| Area | * 513.61 ft² |
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Columbia 52 - JIBSAIL
| Luff | * 54.45 ft - (16596 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 29.07 ft - (8861 mm) |
| Leech | * 46.86 ft - (14283 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 114.99 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 25.01 ft - (7623 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12.02 ° |
| Area | * 680.84 ft² |
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Columbia 52 - GENOA
| Luff | * 64.67 ft - (19711 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 35.34 ft - (10772 mm) |
| Leech | * 60.6 ft - (18471 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 149.98 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 32.62 ft - (9943 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4 ° |
| Area | * 1054.74 ft² |
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Columbia 52 - ASYMMETRICAL
| Luff | * 64.67 ft - (19711 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 35.89 ft - (10939 mm) |
| Leech | * 59.5 ft - (18136 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 1741 ft² |
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Columbia 52 - STORMJIB
| Luff | * 37.44 ft - (11412 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 16.48 ft - (5023 mm) |
| Leech | * 30.33 ft - (9245 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 60 % |
| Length Perp | * 13.05 ft - (3978 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 18.99 ° |
| Area | * 244.33 ft² |
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