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Columbia 50

Cruising Boat Spotlight: The Columbia 50

By: Pat Reynolds Cruising Tips , Sailboats

In our new series of great cruising boats we begin with a crowd favorite – the Columbia 50. With its bubble top, long graceful lines and inherent speed, the Columbia 50 is a beloved classic.

Designed by Bill Tripp, the Columbia 50 was sexy, fast and fun when it came off the line in 1965. Fiberglass boat building was still relatively new, but Tripp was ahead of the curve as he had been designing fiberglass boats since the late 50s. In 1966 the lean racer/cruiser won the legendary Newport to Ensenada race in California, which, at that time, was over 500 boats. The boat was built predominantly by Columbia Yachts in California and was the largest fiberglass production boat of its day.

Next time you see one of these elegant specimens heading out to sea, realize that they are more than a pretty face. The Columbia 50 is a pioneer design in that it was the first big sailboat that didn’t cost an absolute fortune to build. Much labor went into wooden boats of the day and the 50 opened the door for more affordable big boat sailing.

Today, the design still holds up – both structurally and aesthetically. Fifty-seven boats were built and many are still kicking around (check out the Columbia 50 Owners’ Network ), especially on the West Coast of the U.S. Since fiberglass boat building was new in the mid-sixties, boats of this time were usually overbuilt (by today’s standards) and therefore are pretty tough.

As for picking one up on the used market, they’re not a dime a dozen and they’re not really cheap ( Columbia 50s for sale ). The Columbia 50 seems to have achieved a classic car sort of status based on its good looks, solid build and limited quantity (unlike the more abundant Columbia 26, that looks similar but are more abundant and pretty inexpensive). Most Columbia 50 owners will tell you that this boat is an ageless beauty that performs just about like a modern boat. It’s happy racing locally or venturing out into the open ocean, but wherever it is you can bet she’s turning heads.

Columbia 50 - Torben Grael

Torben Grael is arguably one of the finest sailors in the world. This photo shows his Columbia 50 together with his Star boat. He is an accomplished sailor ( see Wikipedia ) winning several Olympic medals in the Star, and winning the Volvo around the world race in 2009. Great sailors like great boats!

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50 Columbia 1968 Boat For Sale

Asking price: €199,000.

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Last updated Feb 22, 2024

50' Columbia 1968

EU VAT Paid. Well maintained and equipped. Price Reduced Feb 2024

This Columbia 50 designed by W. Tripp jr. was built by Columbia Yachts, California in 1968. 

This yacht has been lovingly refurbished by her current owners over the past 10 years. Survey report from 2022 is available on request. 

Available for viewing in Alcudia, Mallorca.

Denison Yachting is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by Nicolle Associates.

Denison Yacht Sales offers the details of this yacht in good faith but can’t guarantee the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of this boat for sale. This yacht for sale is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal from that yacht market without notice. She is offered as a convenience by this yacht broker to its clients and is not intended to convey direct representation of a specific yacht for sale.

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50' Columbia HIGHLIGHTS

  • Yacht Details: 50' Columbia 1968
  • Location: Mallorca, Spain
  • Engines: Perkins
  • Last Updated: Feb 22, 2024
  • Asking Price: €199,000
  • Max Draft: 10' 4''

50' Columbia additional information

  • Beam: 12' 3''
  • Hull Material: Fiberglass
  • Displacement: 32,000.1 lb
  • Fuel Tank: 1 x 378|liter
  • Fresh Water: 1 x 378|liter
  • Holding: 1 x 40|liter
  • Single Berths: 2
  • Double Berths: 2

This Columbia 50 is powered by a Perkins 4-107 48hp diesel engine. This original 1968 engine was rebuilt and overhauled in September 2014.

  • 4-cylinders - seawater cooled
  • Shaft drive
  • Bruntons Autoprop 21" H6 Series Propeller - 3-blades with rope cutter.
  • Approx. cruising speed under power: 5.5kts
  • Approx. max speed under power: 7kts
  • Fractional sloop with Jib, Genoa and Cutter rig
  • Selden mast and boom
  • Wire rigging (new 2015)
  • Slab reefing mainsail, UK Sails - 2011
  • All staysails with furling system
  • UK Sails Genoa - 2011
  • UK Sails Storm Jib - 2011
  • Jeckells - 2015
  • Jeckells staysail - 2015
  • Jeckells Cruising Chute - 2015
  • Spinnaker pole
  • 2x Lewmar 56 winches
  • 2x Anderson 46 winches
  • 3x Anderson 40 mast winches
  • Forward V-berth
  • Centre cabin with double bed and sofa/single bunk opposite
  • U-shaped living room sofa and dining table, converts to additional double berth
  • 2m interior headroom throughout
  • Diesel heater in living room/galley
  • Bathroom with head, sink and shower
  • Crew gear wet locker
  • Curtain dividing front and centre cabin
  • Navigation station with chart table and seat
  • Galley to starboard 
  • Large top loading refrigerator 12v (new 2021)
  • 3-burner stove with oven
  • Fresh water pressure pump with filter system
  • Hot and cold pressurised water
  • Engine heated water
  • Schlenker watermaker 30l/h
  • 3x Solar panels mounted on Bimini
  • Wind generator
  • 240v Shore power cable
  • 25amp Battery charger
  • Smartgauge battery monitor
  • 6x house batteries (June 2020)
  • Engine starter battery (June 2020)
  • Engine alternator charging 80amp
  • 2,000W inverter
  • Raymarine ST60 log/depth/echo
  • Raymarine ST60 Wind speed/direction
  • Furuno BBT2T GPS/plotter (2014)
  • VHF ICOM 422 with DSSC (2014)
  • Raymarine ST6002 autopilot
  • Furuno 14" Radomo radar (2014)
  • All ST60 data connected to Furuno plotter
  • McMurdo E5 radio beacon
  • LED navigation lights
  • Aluminium passerelle
  • Side boarding ladder
  • Rocna 33kg anchor
  • Muir electric windlass with remote
  • 90m 10mm chain
  • Anchor and chain wash
  • Cockpit table
  • Cockpit and bow cushions
  • Mooring lines
  • Stainless steel barbecue
  • Sun awning and protective covers
  • 10x fenders
  • Life raft (April 2020)
  • Life buoy with light
  • Flares (April 2020)
  • Fire extinguishers (1x automatic, 2x manual) (2021)
  • Emergency ladder

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Columbia 50

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1972 Columbia 50

$139,000.

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Here is a rare Opportunity to own a Beautiful Columbia 50 Sailboat. This Columbia 50 is a one owner vessel that has been meticulously maintained by the original owner. She was sailed extensively in the Pacific Northwest, and is capable of taking you anywhere you choose to go.

Experience the excitement of sailing aboard Joy, a graceful sloop that combines modern performance with timeless beauty. This Bill Tripp designed sailboat is ideal for both leisurely cruising and competitive racing. 

The Teak woodwork on the toe rail and cockpit are flawless. Step below deck to an intimate interior featuring custom mahogany craftmanship. The thoughtful layout provides comfort and functionality, making a Joy a perfect liveaboard or passage maker.

Powered by a low hour (less than 400 hours) Perkins 4-107 diesel engine. The stand up engine compartment is designed for ease of access and maintenance. 

Joy was launched in Long Beach California and sailed up the West Coast to Puget Sound. The family took many cruises to the San Juan and Gulf Islands, Victoria, Princess Louisa Inlet, Desolation Sound and countless other beautiful destinations.

Joy is more than a sailboat she is a vessel of dreams and adventures.

Don't miss this chance to own a truly beautiful and lovingly maintained Columbia 50. Contact us today to arrange a viewing and start you next maritime journey with Joy. Moorage is also transferable to new owner 

Specifications

Additional info, basic boat info, engines / speed.

  • Make: Perkins
  • Model: 4-107
  • Fuel: Diesel
  • Engine Power: 36hp
  • Type: Inboard
  • Propeller Type: 3 BladeBronze
  • Engine Location: Center
  • Drive Type: Direct
  • Engine Hours: 390

Columbia 50 “Joy”

The hull of this boat was layed up in 1972 and the boat was launched in 1977.

It has been owned and maintained to very high standards by its present owner since new.

This boat can take you anywhere you want to go.

Boat Specifications:

Length Overall 50ft

Beam 12.5 ft

Draft 6.5ft

Air draft 61ft (top of mast)

Dry Weight approx 33500 pounds

Ballast 14600 pounds (all internal)

Cabin Headroom 6.5ft

Cruising Speed 6.5kn

Maximum Speed under power 8kn

Fuel Range approx. 600 NM

Interior features:

LED Lighting with Custom Light Fixtures

Dinette with 52” X 27” Table

Chart Table with Chart Storage

3 Hanging Lockers and many small Storage Lockers

Upper and Lower single Berth on Port Side (amidship) upper is pullout

Single berth on Starboard Side (amidship)

V-Berth sleeps 2

Large Storage and Chain Locker

Norcold 120/12V Fridge

Gimbaled 3 Burner Stainless Propane Stove with Oven

Extra Deep Stainless Double Sink

Storage Drawers and Dish Locker

Pressure Water

Custom Bow and Stern Pulpits

Custom 30 inch tall super-stout Stanchions

Lofrans Tigress 12V windlass

Custom Fully integrated Bow Roller (not just bolted-on)

Two 45lb CQR Plow Anchors

300 ft of 3/8” High-Test Chain

300 ft of ¾” Nylon Rode with 30 ft of Chain

10 Winches (5 in Cockpit area, the rest on Boom and Mast)

Navigation and Spreader Lights

Leather covered Steering Wheel on Custom Pedestal

Covers for all Teak in Cockpit area, Steering Pedestal and Deck Hatches.

5” Ritchie Compass

Engine and Mechanical:

Perkins 4-107 36HP Diesel (390 hours since overhaul including FI Pump)

Paragon 3 to 1 Transmission (designed for 120 HP)

1 ¼” Monel Propeller Shaft

3-Blade Propeller

Manual Bilge Pump and Automatic Bilge Pump

Isotemp Stainless Water Heater

3 Water Tanks with Selector Valves on Manifold (110 Gallons total)

2 Fuel Tanks with Level Sensors (100 Gallons total)

Fuel Transfer System With Automatic Shutoff

Waste Holding and treatment Tank

Two 5 Gal Propane Tanks (hidden in Cockpit Seat)

Electronics and Electrical:

NMEA 2000 backbone

3 Garmin GMI 20 Multi-Function Displays (2 in Cockpit, one at Nav Station)

on NMEA 2000

Garmin Wind Sensor (on NMEA 2000)

Garmin GPS Antenna with Magnetic Heading Sensor (on NMEA 2000)

Airmar DST810 Speed, Temp, Depth and Tilt Transducer (on NMEA 2000)

Raymarine 18 mile Radar on Backstay-Pole

3 Depth Sounders (one on NMEA 2000)

Furuno Chart Plotter

Benmar Auto Pilot

Standard Horizon Matrix AIS/GPS VHF Radio

Standard Horizon hand-held VHF

Laptop with Navigation Software (interfaced with AIS Receiver and GPS Antenna)

Two 30 Amp Victron Battery Chargers (Bluetooth enabled)

Victron FET Battery Isolator

Victron Battery Monitor

4 House Batteries (420 AH total)

4 Engine Batteries (420 AH total)

30 Amp shore Power with Victron 3600VA Isolation Transformer

Rigging and Sails:

Aluminum Keel-stepped Tapered Mast

Aluminum Boom

Aluminum Spinnaker Pole

Loose Footed Main

Slab Reefing with Lazy Jacks

10 Winches (all but 2 Barient)

Mid-ship Main Sheet Traveler on Cabin Top

Navtec Hydraulic Backstay Adjuster

Sail Area 977 Square Feet (Main + Jib)

Sails: Main, 85% Jib, 100% Jib, 150% Genoa, Storm Jib

Recent Improvements:

Rebuilt Engine in 2017 . It now has 390 hours on it

Refurbished the Engine Control Panel in 2020

Installed 2-30Amp Victron Battery Chargers in 2020

Installed Fuel Transfer System (lower to upper tank with automatic shutoff) in 2021

Installed Fuel Level Sensor in both Fuel Tanks in 2021

New Deck hatches in 2021

New lifelines in 2021

Replaced much of Wiring with Tin-Plated Marine Cable in 2022

Installed Victron Battery Monitor in 2022

New Isotemp Stainless Water Heater in 2022

New Cockpit, Winch and Hatch Covers in 2022

Installed Navtec Hydraulic Backstay Tensioner in 2022

Replaced Throttle and Shift Cables in 2023

Installed Victron FET Battery Isolator in 2023

Replaced Glass (Acrylic) in all Windows in 2023

Installed Airmar 810 speed, depth, temperature and tilt sensor in 2023

Installed NMEA Backbone in 2024

Installed 3 Garmin GMI 20 Multi-Function Displays in 2024 (on NMEA 2000)

Installed Garmin GPS Antenna with Magnetic Heading Sensor in 2024

(on NMEA 2000)

Installed Garmin Wind Sensor in 2024 (on NMEA 2000)

Installed 3600 KVA Victron Isolation Transformer in 2024

Installed new 30Amp Shore Power Connector and Wiring in 2024

The Last Haulout was in June of 2023

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50' Columbia Cutter

$84,000 | 1993 | san diego, ca.

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Description

                                                        Captain Owned

                                                    Reduced 15k 4-29-24 

                                                    Amazingly Beautiful

                                       1993 Columbia 50' Custom Sailboat 

                   US Coast Guard Documented & Located in Ensenada, Mexico

Owner has always had an open wallet in keeping this beautiful sailboat in wonderful condition.

Hull was Painted in 2010

Accommodations

Sleeps 6, with a very open and airy cabin layout. All the way forward is a king size berth with overhead deck hatch. There are storage cabinets port and starboard and cedar lined hanging locker. The ensuite head with tub/shower is to starboard and features mirrored storage cabinet over sink, large 5' dressing area, lighted cedar lined hanging locker and deck hatch over shower.

Proceeding aft to the salon on starboard is a L-shaped 6'6" settee. To port is a 6'6" single settee. There are storage cabinets above both dinette and settee. Two large deck hatches over the salon area.

Up from the salon one step to the galley. The U shape galley is very spacious and open with windows overhead and next to the companion way hatch for great air flow. Lots of counter top space. The counter tops are a very attractive blue tile. This is a well thought out layout for an underway galley.

Opposite the galley is the navigation station with a comfortable upholstered seat and map size table. 

Proceeding aft to the large aft cabin. There is an athwartship double berth, ensuite head, vanity and mirrored cabinets.

The cabin sole throughout is teak and holly and in excellent condition. White interior cabinetry with mahogany trim. The upholstery is blue velour. Headroom 6'2". 

Galley Galley features: Large ice box with Adler Barbour refrigeration, deep double stainless steel sinks. 3-burner Force 10 propane stove with oven, 6 gallon water heater insulated with Mylar keeps water hot for 3 days at the island. Pressure water with accumulator tank.

Electronics

  • JRC 16-mile radar
  • Garmin GPS with MAP
  • Wind speed and wind direction
  • Depth Sounder
  • VHF Radio at Nav station
  • Hand held VHF for cockpit
  • Clock and barometer
  • Stereo with cabin and cockpit speakers
  • 12V-DC * 110V-AC
  • 3 Batteries 
  • Battery parallel switch
  • 30 amp Automatic battery charger
  • 750 amp Inverter for television

Deck Equipment Hull painted with Sterling LP 2001.

  • Santa Cruz 70 eliptical rudder
  • New life lines, 2004
  • New pedestal steering and compass, 2004
  • Fenders and lines
  • 12 Life jackets
  • Spreader lights
  • Swim ladder
  • Fishing pole storage in salon under port settee foot rest.
  • Radar on pivot pole mounted on stern.
  • Pods at helm: wind pt sp Knot meter depth sounder.
  • Cockpit cushions.
  • 2 large storage lazarette lockers
  • cockpit speakers

Sails and Rigging Sail inventory: 5 sails: New Quantum main, 135% genoa, staysail. Ullman 6 oz. spinnaker

  • Schaffer Roller furling genoa
  • Schaffer roller furling staysail on self tacking track.
  • Backstay adjuster
  • Garhauer manual boom vang
  • Mast stepped on keel
  • Whisker pole
  • Reaching strut
  • Mainsheet traveler

Mechanical Fresh water cooled engine.

  • 3 blade propeller
  • 1-50 gallon fuel tank 
  • 20 Gallon holding tank, macerator and deck pump out

Disclaimer: West Coast Yachts is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. The boat is centrally listed by Yacht Coast Yacht Sales.

West Coast Yachts

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Specifications

Engine Model Cutter
LOA 50 ft
Beam 12 ft
Number of heads: 1

Disclaimer: West Coast Yachts offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.

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BRIGGS CUNNINGHAM: American Racing Tradition TALE OF AN AMERICAN SPORTSMAN

The america's cup, the america’s cup – 1958, text by kane rogers.

View photographer Cory Silken’s “Yacht Columbia – America’s Cup Winner 1958” gallery here .

Click here to read “The America’s Cup: An Insider’s View,” by Bob Bavier.

Columbia

Prior to 1958, the last defense of the America’s Cup had been in 1937, by the J-Class yacht Ranger , owned by Harold S. “Mike” Vanderbilt. The J-Class rules prescribing a vessel of some 120 feet in length were promoted by Vanderbilt and others for the defense planned for 1958, but economic concerns and the desire among aspiring competitors to employ smaller dual-purpose yachts won the day. The New York Yacht Club settled on the twelve-meter class rules, reducing the length of the average vessel to around sixty-five feet. Harry Sears, then the club’s commodore, formed a syndicate to build the ship and asked Briggs to join to help with finances.

Although building and racing his cars had long been Briggs’ primary field of endeavor, he had never stopped sailing, and he agreed to join the effort. Sailing legend Cornelius Shields was appointed as the team’s skipper but, when he suffered a heart attack, Sears asked Cunningham to take Shields’ place.

As a member of five East Coast yacht clubs, with almost thirty years’ experience racing several different classes of vessel, Briggs was a solid choice to lead. The one thing he lacked was experience with the starting strategy required by the head-to-head style of America’s Cup competition. Shields, a master of this type of racing, was happy to impart his knowledge to Cunningham, who proved an able student.

Unfortunately, as skipper it was Briggs who had to inform Shields that he could not remain a member of the crew; if he suffered an attack during competition and had to be taken to the hospital, it would leave them a man short and result in their disqualification. It was a tough moment for both men, but it was also characteristic of both to do what was best for the team.

The eliminations for the American side would prove to be more exciting than the final races. Four twelve-metre yachts, Easterner , Weatherly , Vim and Columbia , survived two months of run-offs to compete in the final eight-day round of match races to determine the defender of the America’s Cup. Of the four contenders, only the Vim had raced previously, but the nineteen-year-old vessel was so completely refitted as to be virtually brand new. The Easterner and Weatherly had been hurriedly completed and neither was fully prepared to compete, although the Weatherly would successfully defend the Cup in 1962.

Columbia benefited from a strong syndicate whose membership included Harry Sears, Olin Stephens, the designer of the Vim , and Cornelius Shields, Jr., who occasionally spelled Briggs as skipper. The competition finally narrowed to Vim and Columbia , which prevailed by virtue of her ability to better handle rough seas and strong winds.

The British challenger, Sceptre , entered by the Royal Yacht Squadron and skippered by Graham Mann, was a quite rotund 68,000 pounds compared to the svelte Columbia at 57,000 pounds, and the event was decided in four straight wins by the Americans.

During the post-race celebrations, Briggs located a pay phone and called Alfred Momo at Watkins Glen, where Ed Crawford had just won the main race. As Briggs was returning to join his crew, a reporter approached and commented, “Briggs, that was a fine race!” to which Briggs, still with the Glen on his mind, replied, “That’s what I just heard. I wish I could have seen it.”

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€275,000 per week

Length overall50.0 m
Beam9.0 m
Draft2.5 m
Engines2 x MTU (2,478HP)
Maximum speed (at half load)16.0 kn
Cruising speed (at half load)12.0 kn
Gross Tonnage495.0 GRT
Fuel capacity69000 l
Water capacity15000 l
Cabins6
Berths12+10 crew
Building materialSteel
Exterior styling & conceptAndrea Vallicelli
Interior designerRene Van Der Velden

Motor Yacht LIBERTY is a 50m (164 ft) long vessel launched by ISA (International Shipyards Ancona) in March 2011. Liberty yacht (hull 500.01) is the first in their custom made series of 50 m ISA superyachts.

 The yacht's interior has been designed by Rene Van Der Velden and her exterior styling is by Andrea Vallicelli.

Liberty's interior layout sleeps up to 12 guests in 6 staterooms, including a master suite, 1 VIP stateroom, 2 double cabins and 2 twin cabins. She is also capable of carrying up to 10 crew onboard

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