Columbia 8.7 Meter
Description
The Columbia 8.7 is a classic cruising sailboat designed by Alan Payne and built by Columbia Yachts, with some later production by Hughes Boat Works and Aura Yachts. Introduced in the mid-1970s, it’s known as a "pocket cruiser" for its compact size, sturdy build, and suitability for coastal cruising, particularly for couples or small groups. Length Overall 28'7". Designed Load Waterline Length 23'2". Beam 10'0". Draft 4'8", Displacement 8,500 lbs. Ballast 3,500 lbs. Produced from 1976 to 1981
Construction Details
| Designer | Alan Payne |
|---|---|
| Builder | Columbia Yachts |
| Length | 28.580 ft |
| LOA | 43.750 ft |
| LWL | 32.670 ft |
| Beam | 12.330 ft |
| Max Draft | 7.000 ft |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 37.42 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 12.25 ft |
| p | 32.25 ft |
| e | 11.42 ft |
| p2 | 26.08 ft |
| e2 | 12.11 ft |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37.42 ft | 12.25 ft | 32.25 ft | 11.42 ft | 26.08 ft | 12.11 ft | - | - |
Blueprints
Sails
| Sail Type | MAINSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | 32.25 ft - (9830 mm) |
| Foot | 11.5 ft - (3505 mm) |
| Leech | * 33.62 ft - (10247 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 33.86 ft - (10321 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 5.25 in - (133 mm) |
| Area | * 191.5 ft² |
| Sail Type | JIBSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 31.5 ft - (9601 mm) |
| Foot | * 16.29 ft - (4965 mm) |
| Leech | * 27.25 ft - (8306 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115.02 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 14.09 ft - (4295 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12 ° |
| Area | * 221.92 ft² |
| Sail Type | GENOA |
|---|---|
| Luff | 36.5 ft - (11125 mm) |
| Foot | 19.75 ft - (6020 mm) |
| Leech | 34.5 ft - (10516 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 149.88 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 18.36 ft - (5596 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 3.53 ° |
| Area | * 335 ft² |
| Sail Type | GENOA |
|---|---|
| Luff | 37 ft - (11278 mm) |
| Foot | 17.5 ft - (5334 mm) |
| Leech | 34 ft - (10363 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 130.86 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 16.03 ft - (4886 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 5.51 ° |
| Area | * 296.59 ft² |
| Sail Type | GENOA |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 37.41 ft - (11403 mm) |
| Foot | * 19.84 ft - (6047 mm) |
| Leech | * 35.13 ft - (10708 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150.04 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 18.38 ft - (5602 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4 ° |
| Area | * 343.79 ft² |
| Sail Type | DRIFTER |
|---|---|
| Luff | 37.5 ft - (11430 mm) |
| Foot | 20.25 ft - (6172 mm) |
| Leech | 35 ft - (10668 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 152.24 % |
| Length Perp | * 18.65 ft - (5685 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4.79 ° |
| Area | * 349.73 ft² |
| Sail Type | ASYMMETRICAL |
|---|---|
| Luff | 38 ft - (11582 mm) |
| Foot | 21 ft - (6401 mm) |
| Leech | 36 ft - (10973 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 598 ft² |
| Sail Type | SPINNAKER |
|---|---|
| Stays | * 37.41 ft - (11403 mm) |
| MidGirth | * 22.05 ft - (6721 mm) |
| Foot | * 22.05 ft - (6721 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | * 701 ft² |
| Sail Type | STORMJIB |
|---|---|
| Luff | 19 ft - (5791 mm) |
| Foot | 8.5 ft - (2591 mm) |
| Leech | 16.5 ft - (5029 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 60.16 % |
| Length Perp | * 7.37 ft - (2246 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 11.77 ° |
| Area | * 70 ft² |
| Sail Type | STORMTRYSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 12.42 ft - (3786 mm) |
| Foot | * 11.42 ft - (3481 mm) |
| Leech | * 10.35 ft - (3155 mm) |
| Length Perp | * 10.35 ft - (3155 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * -25 ° |
| Area | * 55 ft² |
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