Columbia 57
Description
The Columbia 57, designed by acclaimed naval architect William H. Tripp Jr., was produced by Columbia Yachts from 1969 to 1974 in a limited run of just 11 hulls (plus an unknown number sold as the Sailcrafter 57). Billed as America's largest production fiberglass sailboat at launch, this masthead sloop (with some schooner variants) blends racing pedigree and luxury cruising, featuring a fin keel for performance and a spacious interior for bluewater voyages—ideal for serious sailors seeking a rare, high-end classic.
Construction Details
| Designer | William H. Tripp Jr. |
|---|---|
| Builder | Columbia Yachts |
| Length | 56.500 ft |
| LOA | 56.500 ft |
| LWL | 40.670 ft |
| Beam | 13.000 ft |
| Displacement | 45000 lb |
| Ballast | 22000 lb |
| Max Draft | 8.000 ft |
| Year Built | 1969 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 62.75 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 22 ft |
| p | 56 ft |
| e | 21.50 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62.75 ft | 22 ft | 56 ft | 21.50 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
Columbia 57 - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 56 ft - (17069 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 21.5 ft - (6553 mm) |
| Leech | * 59 ft - (17983 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 59.28 ft - (18069 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 6 in - (152 mm) |
| Area | * 613.88 ft² |
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Columbia 57 - JIBSAIL
| Luff | * 53.2 ft - (16215 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 29.62 ft - (9028 mm) |
| Leech | * 45.48 ft - (13862 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 25.3 ft - (7711 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12.02 ° |
| Area | * 672.94 ft² |
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Columbia 57 - GENOA
| Luff | * 63.17 ft - (19254 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 35.94 ft - (10955 mm) |
| Leech | * 59.02 ft - (17989 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 33 ft - (10058 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4.02 ° |
| Area | * 1042.29 ft² |
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Columbia 57 - ASYMMETRICAL
| Luff | * 63.17 ft - (19254 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 36.3 ft - (11064 mm) |
| Leech | * 58.12 ft - (17715 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 1720 ft² |
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Columbia 57 - STORMJIB
| Luff | * 36.57 ft - (11147 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 16.82 ft - (5127 mm) |
| Leech | * 29.29 ft - (8928 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 60 % |
| Length Perp | * 13.2 ft - (4023 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 18.97 ° |
| Area | * 241.38 ft² |
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