Columbia Hughes 36
Description
The Hughes-Columbia 36, designed by naval architect William H. Tripp Jr., was produced by Hughes Boat Works in Huron Park, Ontario, Canada, from 1979 to 1982 in a limited run (exact numbers unknown, but low-volume due to the company's bankruptcy amid early 1980s economic pressures). This center-cockpit masthead ketch (or optional sloop) derives from Columbia Yachts' 34 Mk II hull molds acquired by Hughes, offering robust stability and bluewater potential in a fiberglass package with wood trim—sleeping 6–7 in a spacious layout, ideal for family cruising or liveaboard.
Construction Details
| Designer | William H. Tripp Jr. |
|---|---|
| Builder | Columbia Yachts |
| Length | 35.830 ft |
| LOA | 35.830 ft |
| LWL | 28.000 ft |
| Beam | 10.170 ft |
| Displacement | 15000 lb |
| Ballast | 6300 lb |
| Max Draft | 4.000 ft |
| Year Built | 1979 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 38 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 13.80 ft |
| p | 32 ft |
| e | 12 ft |
| p2 | 21 ft |
| e2 | 7.50 ft |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38 ft | 13.80 ft | 32 ft | 12 ft | 21 ft | 7.50 ft | - | - |
Sails
Columbia Hughes 36 - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 32 ft - (9754 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 12 ft - (3658 mm) |
| Leech | * 33.54 ft - (10223 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 33.78 ft - (10296 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 5.25 in - (133 mm) |
| Area | * 198.04 ft² |
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Columbia Hughes 36 - JIBSAIL
| Luff | * 32.34 ft - (9857 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 18.71 ft - (5703 mm) |
| Leech | * 27.48 ft - (8376 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 15.87 ft - (4837 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12.01 ° |
| Area | * 256.65 ft² |
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Columbia Hughes 36 - GENOA
| Luff | * 38.41 ft - (11707 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 22.65 ft - (6904 mm) |
| Leech | * 35.81 ft - (10915 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 20.7 ft - (6309 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 3.98 ° |
| Area | * 397.58 ft² |
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Columbia Hughes 36 - GENOA
| Luff | 37.25 ft - (11354 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 21.25 ft - (6477 mm) |
| Leech | 34.5 ft - (10516 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 140.43 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 19.38 ft - (5907 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4.24 ° |
| Area | * 361.01 ft² |
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Columbia Hughes 36 - SPINNAKER
| Stays | * 38.41 ft - (11707 mm) |
|---|---|
| MidGirth | * 24.84 ft - (7571 mm) |
| Foot | * 24.84 ft - (7571 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | * 811 ft² |
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Columbia Hughes 36 - MIZZEN
| Luff | * 21 ft - (6401 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 7.5 ft - (2286 mm) |
| Leech-AftHdBd | * 21.83 ft - (6654 mm) |
| Tack Ang | * 88 ° |
| Diag (clew/head) | * 22.05 ft - (6721 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 3.5 in - (89 mm) |
| Area (no Roach) | * 80.8 ft² |
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