Columbia 7.6 Meter
Description
The Columbia 7.6 Meter is a trailerable fiberglass monohull sailboat designed by Alan Payne as a cruiser and built by Columbia Yachts (USA), Hughes Boat Works, and Aura Yachts (Canada) between 1976 and 1986, with some boats supplied as kits for amateur construction. Approximately 125 units were built between 1978 and 1979 alone, though total production numbers are not fully documented. It’s known for its balance of stability, controllability, and suitability for coastal cruising, with a design that accommodates both light breezes and rough seas. 4500 lbs. Disp. 1500 lbs. Ballast. 20'8" LWL. 9'2" Beam 3'6" Draft
Construction Details
| Designer | Alan Payne |
|---|---|
| Builder | Columbia Yachts |
| Length | 25.083 ft |
| LOA | 43.750 ft |
| LWL | 32.670 ft |
| Beam | 12.330 ft |
| Max Draft | 7.000 ft |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 33 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 10.72 ft |
| p | 28 ft |
| e | 9.80 ft |
| p2 | 26.08 ft |
| e2 | 12.11 ft |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33 ft | 10.72 ft | 28 ft | 9.80 ft | 26.08 ft | 12.11 ft | - | - |
Blueprints
Sails
| Sail Type | MAINSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 28 ft - (8534 mm) |
| Foot | * 9.8 ft - (2987 mm) |
| Leech | * 29.13 ft - (8879 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 29.34 ft - (8943 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 4.5 in - (114 mm) |
| Area | * 141.66 ft² |
| Sail Type | JIBSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | 31.5 ft - (9601 mm) |
| Foot | 13 ft - (3962 mm) |
| Leech | 28.5 ft - (8687 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 109.7 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 11.76 ft - (3584 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 7.23 ° |
| Area | * 185.23 ft² |
| Sail Type | JIBSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 27.76 ft - (8461 mm) |
| Foot | * 14.24 ft - (4340 mm) |
| Leech | * 24.04 ft - (7327 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115.02 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 12.33 ft - (3758 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12.02 ° |
| Area | * 171.15 ft² |
| Sail Type | GENOA |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 32.96 ft - (10046 mm) |
| Foot | * 17.34 ft - (5285 mm) |
| Leech | * 30.97 ft - (9440 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 16.08 ft - (4901 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 3.99 ° |
| Area | * 264.99 ft² |
| Sail Type | GENOA |
|---|---|
| Luff | 31.5 ft - (9601 mm) |
| Foot | 17.42 ft - (5310 mm) |
| Leech | 29.5 ft - (8992 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 149.81 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 16.06 ft - (4895 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4.81 ° |
| Area | * 252.91 ft² |
| Sail Type | DRIFTER |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 32.96 ft - (10046 mm) |
| Foot | * 18.05 ft - (5502 mm) |
| Leech | * 29.52 ft - (8998 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perp | * 16.08 ft - (4901 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 9.03 ° |
| Area | * 264.97 ft² |
| Sail Type | ASYMMETRICAL |
|---|---|
| Luff | 33.5 ft - (10211 mm) |
| Foot | 18 ft - (5486 mm) |
| Leech | 31.5 ft - (9601 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 452 ft² |
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