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Columbia 22

Columbia 22 is a 22 ′ 0 ″ / 6.7 m monohull sailboat designed by William Crealock and built by Columbia Yachts between 1966 and 1972.

Rig and Sails

Auxilary power, accomodations, calculations.

The theoretical maximum speed that a displacement hull can move efficiently through the water is determined by it's waterline length and displacement. It may be unable to reach this speed if the boat is underpowered or heavily loaded, though it may exceed this speed given enough power. Read more.

Classic hull speed formula:

Hull Speed = 1.34 x √LWL

Max Speed/Length ratio = 8.26 ÷ Displacement/Length ratio .311 Hull Speed = Max Speed/Length ratio x √LWL

Sail Area / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the power of the sails relative to the weight of the boat. The higher the number, the higher the performance, but the harder the boat will be to handle. This ratio is a "non-dimensional" value that facilitates comparisons between boats of different types and sizes. Read more.

SA/D = SA ÷ (D ÷ 64) 2/3

• SA : Sail area in square feet, derived by adding the mainsail area to 100% of the foretriangle area (the lateral area above the deck between the mast and the forestay).
• D : Displacement in pounds.

Ballast / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the stability of a boat's hull that suggests how well a monohull will stand up to its sails. The ballast displacement ratio indicates how much of the weight of a boat is placed for maximum stability against capsizing and is an indicator of stiffness and resistance to capsize.

Ballast / Displacement * 100

Displacement / Length Ratio

A measure of the weight of the boat relative to it's length at the waterline. The higher a boat’s D/L ratio, the more easily it will carry a load and the more comfortable its motion will be. The lower a boat's ratio is, the less power it takes to drive the boat to its nominal hull speed or beyond. Read more.

D/L = (D ÷ 2240) ÷ (0.01 x LWL)³

• D: Displacement of the boat in pounds.
• LWL: Waterline length in feet

Comfort Ratio

This ratio assess how quickly and abruptly a boat’s hull reacts to waves in a significant seaway, these being the elements of a boat’s motion most likely to cause seasickness. Read more.

Comfort ratio = D ÷ (.65 x (.7 LWL + .3 LOA) x Beam 1.33 )

• D: Displacement of the boat in pounds
• LOA: Length overall in feet
• Beam: Width of boat at the widest point in feet

Capsize Screening Formula

This formula attempts to indicate whether a given boat might be too wide and light to readily right itself after being overturned in extreme conditions. Read more.

CSV = Beam ÷ ³√(D / 64)

Boats built after 1969 differed slightly in the location of hatches and the introduction of an outboard well. A keel/centerboard model was also available though they are said to exist only in small numbers. Draft for CB version: BU: 2.5’; BD: 4.83’. The CORONADO 23 (MKI) is similar but with a different coach roof. In the mid-70’s, some were built to this design under license in Australia. Later they were also available as kits under the Sailcrafter brand.

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Review of Columbia 22

Basic specs..

The hull is made of fibreglass. Generally, a hull made of fibreglass requires only a minimum of maintenance during the sailing season. And outside the sailing season, just bottom cleaning and perhaps anti-fouling painting once a year - a few hours of work, that's all.

The Columbia 22 has been built with different keel alternatives.

One option is a fin keel. A boat with a fin keel is more manoeuvrable but has less directional stability than a similar boat with a full keel.

The boat can enter even shallow marinas as the draft is just about 0.98 - 1.08 meter (3.22 - 3.52 ft) dependent on the load.

CentreBoard

Another option is a centreboard keel. A centreboard keel is a pivoting lifting keel, allowing to sail both coastal and inland waters.

The boat can enter even shallow marinas as the draft is just about 0.76 - 0.86 meter (2.49 - 2.79 ft) dependent on the load.

An outboard motor is often used on this boat. In that case Columbia 22 will typically require a power of 2 - 3 hp, alternatively 40 - 48 lbs thrust if you prefer an electrical motor. Electric outboards are becoming popular for sailboat owners who want clean instant power with less noise and no exhaust fumes.

Sailing characteristics

This section covers widely used rules of thumb to describe the sailing characteristics. Please note that even though the calculations are correct, the interpretation of the results might not be valid for extreme boats.

What is Theoretical Maximum Hull Speed?

The theoretical maximal speed of a displacement boat of this length is 6.0 knots. The term "Theoretical Maximum Hull Speed" is widely used even though a boat can sail faster. The term shall be interpreted as above the theoretical speed a great additional power is necessary for a small gain in speed.

Sailing statistics

This section is statistical comparison with similar boats of the same category. The basis of the following statistical computations is our unique database with more than 26,000 different boat types and 350,000 data points.

What is a Ballast Ratio?

What is Displacement Length Ratio?

What is SA/D (Sail Area Displacement ratio)?

Maintenance

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If you need to renew parts of your running rig and is not quite sure of the dimensions, you may find the estimates computed below useful.

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Columbia 22

The columbia 22 is a 22.0ft masthead sloop designed by william crealock and built in fiberglass by columbia yachts between 1966 and 1972., 1541 units have been built..

The Columbia 22 is a light sailboat which is a very high performer. It is very stable / stiff and has a low righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a racing boat.

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1972 Columbia 22

1972 columbia 22 specs.

• Boat Type : Monohull Sailboats
• Hull Material : Fiberglass
• Beam : 7'9"
• Length : 22'
• Net Weight : 3000 lbs
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Columbia: a completely reinvented stunning classic yacht

• Alexandra Groom
• October 18, 2023

The reinvention of the classic yacht Columbia is as faithful a replica as you can get and this yacht is clearly a much-loved asset for the owner

What particularly strikes you as you step on board Columbia is the atmosphere. Judging from the beaming owners and crew, this is clearly a much-loved yacht, and the pride that has gone into her build is obvious. It is rather difficult to believe that she is only a few months old, and not a well-restored classic.

She is as close a replica as physically possible of the original Columbia , a 141-foot wooden Gloucester fishing schooner built in the historic A. D. Story shipyard in Essex, Massachusetts, in 1923. Even today’s standard navigation stations by the wheel have been hidden away in a foldable locker, so that when at anchor, there are no clues as to her age. Only the steel of her hull is a giveaway. To someone stepping aboard for the first time, it takes a few minutes to take all this in, and this is no accident.

Her owner, Brian D’Isernia, had a dream as a high school student to one day build a classic American fishing schooner. He narrowed his favourites down to only a few boats, until he finally settled on Columbia . “She was one of five famous American schooners that fished and raced against the Canadians, and the only one to produce serious competition to the famous Bluenose,” he explains. “I chose the Columbia because she was the most beautiful and considered to be the fastest of the Americans.”

Eventually, in 1997, he came across the plans for Columbia . “We went to a lot of time and effort to locate not only the standard drawings for the old Columbia , but I even went up in the archives and found the original line drawings signed by W. Starling Burgess and we followed those exactly,” says Brian. And when he says ‘we’, he doesn’t mean it figuratively. Brian is president of Eastern Shipbuilding Company, based in Panama City, Florida, a large commercial shipyard.

“This is our first attempt at a yacht, but we’re delivering a 300-foot oil field vessel every six weeks. We’re pumping them out, and this was kind of a sideline. We’ve got 1,500 people employed at the yard, and this was just a little secret we started working on.” With the help of John W. Gilbert & Associates, her original hand-drawn line plans were redrawn using computer software and building began in 2006. “This is for me and my family, she’s not for sale,” Brian says emphatically.

“Everyone said: ‘We didn’t know there was a yard in the US that could build like this’, but there was no fanfare until we launched her. We do have a sister ship under construction and her hull is built, but we don’t need two of them, so we’ll sell the second one.”

Throughout the interior, nods to the original Columbia are evident everywhere. Although she wouldn’t have had a salon or engine room, the crew quarters have been designed to look identical and are housed in a traditional foc’s’le, a room in the bow forward of the mast, with six bunk beds arranged in a staggered formation along the hull. When asked about the unusual crew quarters, her captain Karl Joyner explains: “This is a replica vessel. She’s not meant to be anything else. Honestly, we haven’t had any complaints, the crew are young and they have a good time in here! Brian and Mimi are family orientated people, and there’s no feeling of separation on board, everyone just mixes together.”

The salon is warm and homely, and replaces the traditional fish holds

This is evident in the large open-plan galley just forward of the salon, with its comfortable country kitchen atmosphere. Brian proudly points out the woodwork and inlay details, naming the woods as he goes along: tiger maple, mahogany, “and all in-house.” The salon with its calming neutral wood details and well-thought-out pops of colour offers up a range of dining possibilities, with a formal table and seating mirrored on the opposite side by an adjustable table and sofas. The coffee table can be elevated to full cocktail height, a modern addition her predecessor would certainly not have enjoyed.

The guest quarters are designed with the prevailing family atmosphere in mind. The original Columbia would have contained fish-holds and not guest cabins, so Brian and Mimi were left with a flexibility to design what would suit their needs. Four cabins sleep 12 people, with the two twins carrying fixed bunks and pullmans in the master and VIP. Brian explains: “I have 10 children and 11 grandchildren, so we needed a lot of bunks! But with the second hull we can customise the interior to an owner’s requirements, such as including a larger master cabin. For us it was not a priority, though.”

Her owner went to great lengths to realise his boyhood dreams of owning a classic fishing schooner

While a traditional feel might be desired on board, it is not at the expense of modern amenities: the master includes a large Jacuzzi bath. A huge skylight above the salon fills the area with natural light and allows fresh air to flow throughout the yacht. A full-size electric fireplace as well as air-conditioning and heating systems ensure she is well prepared for all cruising climates.

A bow thruster, underwater lighting, state-of-the-art navigation equipment and multimedia entertainment system also set her apart from her predecessor.

The attention to historical detail on her exterior is extraordinary. Brian explains: “The blocks were built by an 86-year-old third-generation block builder from Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, whose father built the blocks for Bluenose II, and whose grandfather built the blocks for Bluenose. So she’s a real little piece of history!” There are also two fish-holds on deck: “Brian specifically wanted them to keep as close to the original yacht as possible. We have chip ice-makers that fill them up,” explains Captain Joyner.

Brian’s passion for both his new yacht and her predecessor is obvious, but becomes clearer when he explains her history: “Tragically, the world never got to see the full potential of the original Columbia . She foundered in an August hurricane in 1927, along with four Canadian schooners, off Sable Island, Nova Scotia. Coincidentally, that’s in fact where I fished when I was in the industry: I spent two years off Sable Island long lining for swordfish, so there was an emotional pull for me as well.

A life of private cruising and leisurely travelling is a far cry from that of her predecessor

“But obviously my circumstances were different: in those days, these boats went out to the Grand Banks and had no radar, GPS or weather reports. All they had was a compass, a barometer and a leadline. When you’re on a lee shore in a hurricane, in a boat with no engines, it’s trouble.

Five schooners in that one night perished, and Columbia was one of them. One hundred and twenty five people died, 25 crew per boat, and they came from small coastal fishing villages. One village lost 25 people – there wasn’t a single family that wasn’t affected. “But she was a real fishing vessel, and that’s what she was built for. She raced in the Fishermen’s Cup, and the deal was that you had to fish. You couldn’t just sign up. If you didn’t go out and fish then you couldn’t race. I guess part of the reason we built her was to honour that time and those men. We forget that it was a very tough time. Even after those tragedies, they’d get up and go fishing again. They were survivors,” he says.

The new Columbia is to enjoy a different life in the hands of Brian and Mimi. “I’m taking her up to my 50th college reunion in May in Washington DC, up the Potomac River,” says Brian. She is set to visit the Mediterranean during the 2015 summer season as well. “My mother was born in Ireland, and since we’re planning to sail across the Atlantic, we’ve got to go there. We’ll just sail her with the family and have a good time.”

Originally published on SuperYachtWorld.com on February 27, 2015

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howard deyle

hello everyone.just aquired my first sailboat columbia 22 #33. The interior has been stripped and I am in need of interior pics to see what it should look like.[email protected]  

Pics of Columbia 22 Check the related website for pictures of other columbias. They are grouped by size. The first page of the Owners Registry is for boats up to 30 feet and the second page is for bigger boats. There are links to pictures in the listings. You might also want to check on the Sailnet Columbia List for more pictures. Good luck,Cam Whetstones/v C36 - Wolf's DenBaltimore, Md. USA  

Gary Esterly

Fellow Columbia 22 owner from Shelton, Wa. I saw your note about your Columbia 22 and thought I would drop you a line. I own a Columbia 22 as well and I live in Shelton, Washington. I was wondering what upgrades & improvements you have made and if you have had much of a chance to sail your boat. At any rate if you are so inclined, please drop me an e-mail when you get the chance. Thanks & God Bless Gary Esterly [email protected]  

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Columbia 22

The Columbia 22 was built by Columbia Yachts in the United States from 1966 until 1972, with 1,541 boats completed. A number of boats were sold as kits for amateur construction, under the name of Sailcrafter Custom Yachts.

The Columbia 22 is a recreational keelboat, built predominantly of fiberglass, with wood trim. It has a masthead sloop rig, a slightly raked stem, a nearly-plumb transom, an internally mounted spade-type rudder controlled by a tiller and a fixed fin keel or optional stub keel and centerboard. The stub keel/centerboard model was only produced in small numbers. It displaces 2,200 lb (998 kg) and carries 1,100 lb (499 kg) of cast iron ballast. Boats built from 1970 and later have different hatch locations and an outboard motor well.

The keel-equipped version of the boat has a draft of 3.17 ft (0.97 m), while the centreboard-equipped version has a draft of 4.83 ft (1.47 m) with the centerboard extended and 2.5 ft (0.76 m) with it retracted, allowing ground transportation on a trailer. The boat is normally fitted with a small 3 to 6 hp (2 to 4 kW) outboard motor.

The design has sleeping accommodation for four people, with a double "V"-berth in the bow cabin, and two straight settees in the main cabin, one combined with the dinette table. The galley is located on the starboard side just forward of the companionway ladder. The galley is equipped with a stove, ice box and a sink. The optional head is located under the bow cabin "V"-berth. Cabin headroom is 55 in (140 cm).

The design has a PHRF racing average handicap of 186 and a hull speed of 6.0 kn (11.1 km/h).

Source: Wikipedia

LOA: 22.00 ft LWL: 20.08 ft Beam: 7.75 ft Draft: 3.17 ft Displacement: 2200.00 lbs Ballast: 1100.00 lbs Hull type: Fin w/spade rudder Hull construction: FG Rigging type: Masthead Sloop

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Columbia 22, vic, 149 posts.

Hi everyone Anyone know much about these boats? www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/metung/sail-boats/yacht-22-ft-columbia/1243099574 (sorry, I don't know how to copy a clickable link) Apparently the are "midget ocean racers", according to google. So if that's true she would be good for coastal sailing and more, yes? It's a nice looking little boat from the outside, but the inside? Might be good for a couple of years for me to learn on and get some experience. Though the price tag means it probably needs a fair bit of work. I'm looking at my options and all imput is welcome. Cheers, Mike.

Bananabender

Qld, 1582 posts.

Columbia 22 was built by International Marine Scoresby Melb. ,now called Caribbean along side Columbia 27 , 34 and the Bertram range of motor yachts. High quality build ( not to a price) and with high disp./ ballast ratio of around 50% ,great for family to learn how to sail and potter around in . There are a lot of faster 22 footers . With the high freeboard it would have the largest interior of any 22 footer . Reminiscent of a mini Columbia 34. International made some adjustments to the US version to suit our conditions. Don't know about it being a mini Ocean anything with only an outboard . Remember its an old boat now so check it out thoroughly .

garymalmgren

Brand new 6hp Yamaha 4-Stroke. New halyards & sheets, and life lines. With those two items out of the way, I don't see this one as a money drain. The photo shows her on a slip having the bottom done. It would be prudent to ask when that was. Otherwise, Good solid boat. Good price. Worth a drive down to have a look that's for sure. gary

NSW, 1528 posts

That looks great in the photos, and excellent value. The Columbia yachts were known for being built like a brick outhouse. The midget ocean racer terminology came out of the MORC (midget ocean racer club) rating system in the US at the time. So they are "moderate ocean" capable............ www.baltimoresun.com/news/bs-xpm-1991-02-03-9113001121-story.html Google "columbia 22 restoration" or columbia 22 refit" and at least 5 sites will come up - some with excellent detail and photos. Note that there is a Col22 for sale in Tas for $13.5K - at least it comes up on google not sure if it is still for sale. As expected the interior photos shown in the advert indicate a tad of varnish needs to be splashed around onto completely sanded back timber - so what. The interior in the photos looks clean and cared for. Suggest check; the condition and age of the standing rigging, the cabin sag under the deck stepped mast - if there is any. Easily fixed with beefing up the under mast support system with ply sandwich doublers each side of the existing support bulkhead. Lift the floorboards and check the keel bolts - they are threaded into the cast iron keel. One of the restoration sites has extensive details of keel bolt renewal using grade 8.8 bolts. Chainplates, and their bolts, also bulkhead in that area - hopefully no water has got in to rot the ply. Again this can be fixed...... As above well worth viewing and soon.

Thanks guys, the owner says...."She is great on the lakes, but I wouldn't take her coastal sailing" And thats what I want to do as part of my learning, plus how else to get her to one of the bays? Its a shame as I really liked the look of her, and there aren't too many for sale down here I like that suitable.

NSW, 7568 posts

Select to expand quote Mike367 said.. Thanks guys, the owner says...."She is great on the lakes, but I wouldn't take her coastal sailing" And thats what I want to do as part of my learning, plus how else to get her to one of the bays? Its a shame as I really liked the look of her, and there aren't too many for sale down here I like that suitable. These boats were built in the thousands in the USA and I've seen a lot of them sailing in Hawaii. Whereas Australians generally start sailing dinghies, Americans sail these sort of yachts as daysailers. They would be just as seaworthy as Hood 23's or Endeavour 24's.

twodogs1969

NSW, 1000 posts

For that type of money you could pick up a folk boat or an endeavour 26 or maybe a Holland 25 these would suit you better.

Select to expand quote Ramona said.. Mike367 said.. Thanks guys, the owner says...."She is great on the lakes, but I wouldn't take her coastal sailing" And thats what I want to do as part of my learning, plus how else to get her to one of the bays? Its a shame as I really liked the look of her, and there aren't too many for sale down here I like that suitable. These boats were built in the thousands in the USA and I've seen a lot of them sailing in Hawaii. Whereas Australians generally start sailing dinghies, Americans sail these sort of yachts as daysailers. They would be just as seaworthy as Hood 23's or Endeavour 24's. So she be fine on the vic coastline?

Select to expand quote twodogs1969 said.. For that type of money you could pick up a folk boat or an endeavour 26 or maybe a Holland 25 these would suit you better. It's Slim pickings down here in Victoria and it's a long sail from Sydney.

Select to expand quote Mike367 said.. twodogs1969 said.. For that type of money you could pick up a folk boat or an endeavour 26 or maybe a Holland 25 these would suit you better. It's Slim pickings down here in Victoria and it's a long sail from Sydney. www.boatsonline.com.au/boats-for-sale/used/trailer-boats/south-coast-25/245354 This has just sold down there Would be better so they do exist Here is an endeavour 26 Used Endeavour 26 Restored With All The Gear. for Sale | Yachts For Sale | Yachthub yachthub.com/list/yachts-for-sale/used/sail-monohulls/endeavour-26-restored-with-all-the-gear/245469

I missed the south coast 25, I don't usually look to closely at trailer sailors. Maybe I should in future. I've looked at Bojangles and from memory I have it marked as needing work. I'll take another look after work. Thanks for that.

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Columbia 22 The URL for this page is 22 Added 07-Oct-2020 © 2001-2024 ./)   . . ./)   . . Forum Listing Marketplace Advanced Search About The Boat Boat Review Forum SailNet is a forum community dedicated to Sailing enthusiasts. Come join the discussion about sailing, modifications, classifieds, troubleshooting, repairs, reviews, maintenance, and more! First Sailboat Bristol 22 Columbia 22 CC24 Add to quote B22 LWL 19.5 SA/D 16.36 D/L 171.59 D/B 2850/1150 40.37% Dr 3.5 C22 LWL 20.08 SA/D 22 D/L 121.31 D/B 2200/1100 50% Dr 3.17 CC24 LWL 19.5 SA/D 18.62 D/L 192.66 D/B 3200/1452 32.78% Dr 4 Bristol 22, Columbia 22, C&C 24. Hello. My name is James, 30 year old, looking to purchase my first sailboat. I will be sailing the Chesapeake; home port of Baltimore. My sailing experience is limited to a week long bareboat cruising course aboard a Colgate 26 and Beneteau 434 a few years ago. I'm finally ready to get some real time on the water. Next summer I plan on taking 3 months and sailing as much as I can to gain the experience and confidence to charter and eventually go cruising if I ever make it to retirement. I'm looking for a weekender; something I can camp on for a week, come home a few days shore leave, and back out again. I will be single-handed except the occasional day sail with friends/family. Like any good armchair sailor I've been reading and surfing the web narrowing my search for my first boat. I figure I'll be happy with which ever boat I decide to purchase and eventually I'll be moving on to a different boat. The Columbia 22 really stands out as far as numbers are concerned. She seems to have more sail power and a longer LWL. The draft is shallow which means I may be able to get into a gunkhole or two easier but it also means the ballast is closer to the hull although the D/B ratio seems favorable. I do wonder if she will heel more and if it will make learning harder or better for me as a more responsive boat. I also figure there will be some restoration no matter which boat I choose. After flipping through the book This Old Boat I'm actually excited about the restoration process. What are your thoughts about the boats I've listed? What are some things about these boats the numbers aren't telling me? Any wisdom for a new sailor starting out? Also if you're on the Chesapeake and need a crew member drop me a line; although it is a bit cold this time of year. I hope Sandy was good to all of you.   Jedcof, I keep my boat in Roc Creek at the end of the Patapsco at the Mayland Yacht Club. She is a C&C 35 MKIII with a draft of 4'6" to 7' as she is a keel/ centerboard. The difference in draft of the boats you are looking at shouldnt concern you as you will be able to go almost anwhere on the Chessie with 4 ft. We do with 4'6" board up. SloopJonB is coorect that the C&C will perform better than the other two and also provide you with a little more speace for weekending. It will definately point better into the wind than either of the two others. C&C build is also good, so are the others. make sure its in good condition and get it surveyed if you can. If you would like someone to look at it drop me a PM and I would be glad to. 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The 9.6 stands for meters and distinguishes it from Columbias earlier boats, which used feet: Columbia 22, 26, 28, etc. According to Heart of Glass, former PS editor Dan Spurrs encompassing history of the fiberglass boatbuilding industry, Columbia was founded by 25-year-old Richard Valdes and Maurice Thrienen in 1960. Valdes had graduated from the University of California, Los Angeles in 1956. Thrienen, 10 years older, had served in the US Navy submarine service during World War II. In 1957, Thrienen was selling fiberglass supplies. The company was first named Glas Laminates, later Glass Marine Industries. Within a few years, the name was changed to Columbia, after the successful introduction in 1962 of the Columbia 29, designed by Sparkman & Stephens. It became, along with Jensen Marine that built the Cal line, one of the largest builders of fiberglass sailboats. Later they built a line of power cruisers called the Express 30, 36 and 42. In its heyday, Columbia exported boats to Europe. Learning early on not to put all their eggs in one basket, the young men also built fiberglass camper tops, shower stalls and chemical toilets. Perhaps this was because Vince Lazarra had bought controlling interest in their company. Lazarra had come out of Chicago, where he owned a foundry, to join with Fred Coleman in Sausalito building the first production fiberglass sailboat, the Bounty II. When they sold out to Grumman, Lazzara moved south to Costa Mesa to join Valdes and Thrienen. In 1964, Columbia opened an East Coast facility in Portsmouth, Virginia. By 1965, Columbia built the largest production fiberglass sailboat-the Columbia 50, the boat in which authors Steve and Linda Dashew made their first circumnavigation. The 50 was successful both on the race course and in numbers sold. Bill Tripp designed the 50 and a slew of similar, flush-deck racer/cruisers-among them the 26, 34, and 43. Bill Crealock was commissioned for the hugely popular Columbia 22 and Charley Morgan for the Columbia 40, based on his Sabre, which nearly won the 1964 SORC. The Columbia 31 was based on Morgans Paper Tiger, which did win the SORC-twice. In 1967 the trio sold out to the Whittaker Corp. and Lazzara moved on, building houseboats for a time before his no-compete clause expired, when he started Gulfstar in Florida. The “meter” line of sailboats was introduced in the mid and late 1970s. All were designed by Australian Alan Payne, whose 12 Meters Gretel and Gretel II had competed tenaciously for the Americas Cup. When Whittaker decided to unload Columbia, it was the molds for the Columbia 7.6, 8.7 and 10.7 that were sent to Aura in Huron Park, Ontario, Canada. Aura built some of these models, but only between 1984 and 1986. The Design Columbia called Paynes “meter” boats “Widebody Supercruisers.” While some other models in the line may have had wider beam than most of their contemporaries, this isn’t the case with the 9.6’s 10’2″ beam. For example, the 1973 Ranger 32’s beam is 10’10”; the Paceship 32 10’6″ and the C&C-designed Ontario 32 11’0″. Yes, there were boats with narrower beams, but these were generally older designs. The company also hyped the 9.6, introduced in 1976, as having a …racing physique. And a cruising heart. The production run was about three years. Like nearly all major production builders, Columbia was after the elusive ideal of the racer-cruiser, trying to convince buyers that you really can have it all: Win races and cruise in sheik-like comfort. When first introduced, Columbia said it was organizing one-design fleets around the country- la the Tartan Ten-but we don’t recall this happening, at least on any large scale. The overhangs are fairly generous, especially the almost clipperesque bow (because of its slight concave shape), which gives the boat just a 23’9″ waterline length. Draft is 5’6″, which is a bit deeper than many 32-footers, and a nice concession toward the fast end of the performance continuum. The most interesting and distinguishing characteristic of the 9.6, however, is the skeg between the keel and rudder. Of it, designer Payne said, “The skeg of the 9.6 was carefully designed to eliminate the separation wave which is commonly seen on the weather side towards the stern of a medium displacement yacht when it is heeled over and going fairly fast.” When viewing the plans, it certainly seems that this long skeg makes for too much wetted surface area. Payne also noted that medium displacement was chosen in order to provide reasonable space inside plus the structural strength necessary for a lasting investment. Unlike the 8.7 Meter, with its unusual wine glass transom, the 9.6 has an IOR type transom-a small triangular shape. In any case, shes better looking in the flesh (if one can say that about fiberglass) than on paper. The displacement/length (D/L) ratio is a hefty 350 while the sail area/displacement (SA/D) ratio is a modest 15.3. Given these numbers, it’s hard to see how this boat can win many races, despite the fact that its waterline length increases as it heels. Construction The older and more successful Columbia models, such as the 26 and 36, all had molded fiberglass pans glassed into the empty hull; these pans incorporated the engine beds, berths and most of the other “furniture.” Such “unitized” interiors, as Columbia called them, greatly speed up construction as it reduces man-hours-a key factor in the cost of building a boat. They do, however, have their drawbacks, as we have pointed out many times. Compared to plywood interiors tabbed to the hull, fiberglass pans are poor acoustic and thermal insulators (they are noisier and condense more moisture), can make access to parts of the hull difficult, severely limit customization, and are difficult to rebond to the hull should they ever come loose. That said, the Alan Payne “meter” line has built-up wood interiors, which we much prefer. To stiffen the hull, longitudinal stringers are glassed in both below the cabin sole and above the waterline. Columbia literature doesn’t specify what the stringers are formed over, but theyre probably wood or foam. The hull laminate itself is solid glass. The deck is cored with balsa. Ballast is external lead with 3/4″ keel bolts. The rudder is a hollow fiberglass shell filled with foam; the rudderstock is stainless steel. Owners of the 8.3 noted a number of rudder failures but we did not hear this complaint about the 9.6. A molded drip pan is fitted below the engine to prevent oil from migrating into the bilge. An important feature for offshore sailing is the tabbing of structural bulkheads to the deck. This isn’t possible when molded fiberglass headliners are used. The 9.6 has a fabric headliner with zippered panels so the bulkheads can be bonded to the deck and so one can access the nuts that hold deck hardware in place. The standard cabin sole is wood but of what species we are uncertain. A teak and holly sole was optional. The 9.6 has a lot of teak veneer plywood and solid teak trim in the interior. Otherwise unfinished areas of the hull were coated with gelcoat, which makes them easier to clean. All through-hulls are fitted with proper, positive-action, bronze seacocks, not gate valves that can freeze and whose handles may then twist off in your hand. The toerail is an anodized aluminum extrusion similar to that popularized by C&C and that allows one to shackle a block anywhere; it also strengthens the hull-deck joint. The electrical system has circuit breakers, but not many circuits. A good upgrade on many older boats is to install a new panel with more circuits. Be sure 12VDC and any 110VAC shore power systems are on separate panels per American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) standards. Some older boats may have combined panels. Underwater metal parts such as through-hulls are electrically bonded together and to a sacrificial zinc anode, which means that there are wires connecting them so that they all have the same voltage potential. This should minimize loss of metal to galvanic corrosion. The boat also has a lightning ground system, which directs current through the mast and shrouds to ground (water). Standard steering was a tiller; in 1977 wheel steering was a $950 option. The rig is a keel-stepped masthead sloop with double lower shrouds. Most owners responding to our Boat Owners Questionnaire rate construction quality as excellent, despite the fact that nearly all respondents complained about problems with the hull-sump joint. A few also noted gelcoat crazing. Several owners said that the engine exhaust installation was incorrect and allowed water to backflow into the engine. This can be an expensive repair so check any boat you’re considering purchasing to make sure this has been taken care of. Often the cause of water backflowing into the engine is the wrong placement of the waterlift muffler, or a muffler not large enough to hold the volume of water between it and the exhaust fitting in the hull. Accommodations The interior plan is straightforward and functional. Two layouts were offered during the production run. Hulls #1-90 have twin pilot berths in the saloon. Hulls after #90 have an extension berth and pilot berth to starboard and a settee/berth to port. This later plan also has a quarterberth to port, whereas the earlier plan has no quarterberth, but instead an ice box with chart table over. In both layouts there is a V-berth forward plus enclosed head and hanging locker. Maximum headroom is 6′ 1″. An early brochure made this point: “Teak Cabins Vs. Teak Trim. Theres a Difference. Youll find a lot of boats that claim ‘teak interiors.’ But look closely. Unlike many ‘price boats’ that offer a teak bulkhead or two and some teak trim, the 9.6 cabin is all teak. Teak doors, cabinets, drawers, bulkheads, lockers, shower grate. Teak wherever you look. You can even get a teak sole. Only the counter and table tops, that have non-mar surfaces for frequent cleaning, are not teak. But even they have teak sea rails.” You get the idea. The 1970s was a time when everyone wanted gobs of teak-down below and on deck. Teak decks were considered the classiest. Teak is a low-maintenance wood and highly rot resistant, owing to the high amount of oils in it. Ignored, it turns a weathered gray, which is fine if you don’t mind a dingy appearance. If, however, you want to enjoy the beauty of oiled or varnished teak, teak suddenly becomes much more maintenance-intensive, requiring sanding, taping off, and the application of an oil or varnish by brush. While many owners happily or grudgingly perform these rites of spring (and summer and fall if theyre smart), during the 1980s more boat owners began deciding theyd be willing to forego the beauty of natural teak for more time sailing. Builders were quick to pick up on this trend and began stripping teak off the boats above and below. Today it’s not uncommon to see a big boat with no teak on deck and more judicious use of it below. Performance Designed to the IOR (International Offshore Rule), the 9.6 had a 21.7 rating. One of the more interesting comments from owners is the complaint that the boat is difficult to make perform to that rating. Typical of these remarks was this summation from the owner of a 1977 model in Massachusetts: Sails well, good in chop, handles well, however she will not race to her rating, either IOR or PHRF. The average PHRF rating is around 189 seconds per mile, though there are few fleets around the country. As with most boats, owners’ ratings of upwind and downwind speed, compared to other boats of similar size, are no doubt exaggerated. Most rate upwind speed as excellent and downwind as above average. A few perhaps more realistic owners give ratings of average and below average. In any case, nearly all agree that the boat doesn’t perform as well off the wind, which is generally the case with IOR-type hull forms. In the same vein, owners rate stability and seaworthiness as very good but nearly all downgrade the boat for balance-again, particularly off the wind. “Must work controls to maintain balance,” said the owner of a 1977 model in Pennsylvania. When you study the sailplan you see a very high-aspect ratio mainsail and large overlapping genoa. In recent years, the trend has been in the opposite direction, back to smaller headsails (even self-tacking jibs of 100% or less) and larger mainsails, if for no other reason than most people don’t like to grind winches. Several small diesels were supplied with the 9.6, including the 10-hp. Volvo MD6B and the MD7. Most owners complain that these powerplants are too small to move the boat at desired speeds, especially into head seas. Many have repowered with larger engines. If we were looking for a used 9.6, wed hope for one with a newer and larger diesel. We noted that some repowered with early model Q series Yanmars, which prospective buyers should know are not the same as the current generation, and are quite a bit noisier. Conclusion The Columbia 9.6 is one of the better looking “meter” boats from designer Alan Payne. The basic structure is quite strong and suitable for offshore sailing.The interior may, to some eyes at least, be a bit on the dark side owing to all the teak. Of course one could paint over some of it, but that seems sacrilegious… even if the amount of teak is on the excessive side. We could make do with either of the two interiors. Pilot berths make good sea berths and also are good places to store frequently accessed gear. Fit the berths with adjustable weather cloths to keep stuff from flying across the cabin. One owner said that the interior was great for overnight races, and we assume he’s referring to the four berths amidships (or three in the saloon and one quarterberth in the early model). Kids like pilot berths, too. The boat is not a screamer, but acquits itself quite nicely upwind. A spinnaker helps performance off the wind, though the helm will need attention. Asking prices range from the high teens to low twenties, averaging around $21,000. Also With This Article Click here to view the Owner Comments . Click here to view the Used Boat Price History . RELATED ARTICLES MORE FROM AUTHOR Leave a reply cancel reply. Log in to leave a comment Latest Videos Hans Christian 41T – Boat Review Seven dead after superyacht sinks off Sicily. Was the crew at... What’s the Best Sailboats for Beginners? Why Does A Sailboat Keel Fall Off? Latest sailboat review. Privacy Policy Do Not Sell My Personal Information Online Account Activation Privacy Manager 405 IMAGES 1968 Columbia 22 sailboat for sale in Texas Columbia 22, 1969, Lexington, Kentucky, sailboat for sale from Sailing Columbia 22 Columbia 22 Sailboat Saanich, Victoria Columbia 22 sailboat for sale Columbia 22 keelboat with custom trailer and good outboard Saanich VIDEO Sailboat on Columbia River, Hawks Nest!! 1970 Columbia 36 sailboat pinup illustration Part 4 More Hk-22! Hunter Legend 35.5 Columbia 22 keel fiberglass reinforcement Used Columbia 22 HF block plant for sale COMMENTS COLUMBIA 22 It takes into consideration "reported" sail area, displacement and length at waterline. The higher the number the faster speed prediction for the boat. A cat with a number 0.6 is likely to sail 6kts in 10kts wind, a cat with a number of 0.7 is likely to sail at 7kts in 10kts wind. KSP = (Lwl*SA÷D)^0.5*0.5 I need to understand a CCA rating for a Columbia 22 I'm considering getting a Columbia 22 sailboat. The seller posts in his ad the following: "The Columbia 22 is a light displacement midget ocean racer (C.C.A. approximately 19.4)" ... (I apologize that some of this was written for an earlier review that I had written on this boat.) Jeff . Curmudgeon at Large- and rhinestone in the rough, sailing ... First boat: Columbia 22 or Columbia 24? Boat Review Forum. SailNet is a forum community dedicated to Sailing enthusiasts. Come join the discussion about sailing, modifications, classifieds ... in Boston, and have the option to buy either a 24' Columbia Challenger, for about $1,700, or a 22' Columbia for about $500 (or maybe even free, since the person needs to get the boat off of his ... Columbia 22' Restoration Location: crystal river florida. Boat: 1967 Columbia 22' & 1976 Compac 16'. Posts: 7. Images: 2. I cleaned up most of the water out of the bilges and took lots of new pictures here is the link!! 1967 Columbia 22 project sailboat pictures by mattt6511 - Photobucket. 05-02-2013, 23:38. # 9. Vida Pura 777. Columbia 22 S. SailNet Archive Discussion starter. 87689 posts · Joined 1999. #1 · Aug 21, 2009. Previously owned a Tangerine Sailboat in the late 70's in Michigan. Finally moved back to water and have purchased a 1972 Columbia 22 Sailboat. It came with no information or books. Columbia 22 Columbia Yachts: Name: Columbia 22: Boat; Displacement: 2,200 lb (998 kg) Draft: 3.17 ft (0.97 m) Hull; Type: monohull: Construction: ... The Columbia 22 is an American trailerable sailboat that was designed by William Crealock and first built in 1966. [1] [2] [3] ... In a 2010 review Steve Henkel wrote, "Over 1,500 of these boats were made ... Columbia 22 Columbia 22 is a 22′ 0″ / 6.7 m monohull sailboat designed by William Crealock and built by Columbia Yachts between 1966 and 1972. ... The lower a boat's ratio is, the less power it takes to drive the boat to its nominal hull speed or beyond. Read more. Formula. D/L = (D ÷ 2240) ÷ (0.01 x LWL)³ D: Displacement of the boat in pounds. LWL ... Review of Columbia 22 The SA/D for Columbia 22 with ISO 8666 reference sail is 23.7, with a 135% genua the SA/D is 27.8. The SA/D ratio indicates that it is faster than 90% of all similar sailboat designs in light wind. The Columbia 22 has more rig than 98% of all similar sailboats, which indicates that the boat is significantly overrigged. Columbia 22 The Columbia 22 is a 22.0ft masthead sloop designed by William Crealock and built in fiberglass by Columbia Yachts between 1966 and 1972. 1541 units have been built. The Columbia 22 is a light sailboat which is a very high performer. It is very stable / stiff and has a low righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a racing boat. 1972 Columbia 22 Boat Specs, Tests and Reviews Get the latest 1972 Columbia 22 boat specs, boat tests and reviews featuring specifications, available features, engine information, fuel consumption, price, msrp and information resources. ... Boat Reviews. Boat Reviews Overview of the 2024 Sea-Doo RXP-X 325. Boat Reviews Overview of the 2024 Parker Offshore 2900 CC. Boat Reviews Columbia: a completely reinvented stunning classic yacht The reinvention of the classic yacht Columbia is as faithful a replica as you can get and this yacht is clearly a much-loved asset for the owner. What particularly strikes you as you step on board ... columbia 22 Gary Esterly. Sep 20, 2003. #3. Fellow Columbia 22 owner from Shelton, Wa. I saw your note about your Columbia 22 and thought I would drop you a line. I own a Columbia 22 as well and I live in Shelton, Washington. 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SailNet is a forum community dedicated to Sailing enthusiasts. ... Thinking about buying a Columbia 22. Help! ... Sailing Club. I remember it being dirt cheap with a fleet of Lidos and Ensigns to sail, 22 dingys 6 keel boats and 80 windsurfers for $200 a year plus a few hours of service each quarter. Jordan Jackson WY S2 7.9 Columbia 22? Columbia 22 was built by International Marine Scoresby Melb. ,now called Caribbean along side. Columbia 27 , 34 and the Bertram range of motor yachts. High quality build ( not to a price) and with high disp./ ballast ratio of around 50% ,great for family to learn how to sail and potter around in . There are a lot of faster 22 footers . 1968 Columbia 22 sailboat for sale in Texas 22'. 7'9'. 3'2'. Texas. $4,500. Description: This Columbia 22 is a production sailboat built in 1968 during the heyday of fiberglass sailboats. The Columbia company's William B Crealock design is noted for its, high performance, thicker fiberglass, and heavier standing rigging. As a daysailer, the Columbia 22 has many beneficial features ... Columbia Yachts The history of Columbia Yachts, one of the earliest, largest, and most successful American builders of production fiberglass sailing yachts, (the company did offer a line of power yachts at one time) in many ways, mirrors that of the industry as a whole, from around 1960, until the late-1980's. PRE-COLUMBIAN ERA: Glas Laminates, (later called Glass Marine Industries) was a small company that ... Columbia 8.7 The Columbia 8.7 was one of the first of a series of modern small cruisers built by Columbia in the late 1970s. All were given metric length designations to distinguish them from Columbias older boats, most of which were designed by Bill Tripp. The metric Columbias-the 7.6, 8.7, 9.6, 10.7 and 11.8-were drawn by Alan Payne, the Australian who ... First Sailboat Bristol 22 Columbia 22 CC24 Bristol 22, Columbia 22, C&C 24. Hello. My name is James, 30 year old, looking to purchase my first sailboat. I will be sailing the Chesapeake; home port of Baltimore. My sailing experience is limited to a week long bareboat cruising course aboard a Colgate 26 and Beneteau 434 a few years ago. I'm finally ready to get some real time on the water. Columbia 9.6 The Columbia 9.6 is one of the last boats built by this pioneer of fiberglass sailboats. The 9.6 stands for meters and distinguishes it from Columbias earlier boats, which used feet: Columbia 22, 26, 28, etc. According to Heart of Glass, former PS editor Dan Spurrs encompassing history of the fiberglass boatbuilding industry, Columbia was ... catamaran gulet motorboat powerboat riverboat sailboat yacht