July 29, 2010
Columbia 32 Photo Tour


When we considered how best to reintroduce the world to Columbia Yachts, we took a careful look at the state of sailing today. And we found something missing. There are some wonderful boats on the market—boats that are quick…boats that are agile…boats that are comfortable…boats that are comparatively inexpensive*—but to date no builder has delivered a vessel that successfully incorporates the best of these elements for the sailing enthusiast.

The Columbia 32 is different
The Columbia 32 is a unique 32-foot Sport Yacht™ designed for club racing, buoy racing and pleasure sailing. Unlike others, it will merge the three guiding principles of Columbia Yachts: high performance, high comfort and ease of use, and high value.

If you’ve ever desired a sailboat with exceptional performance driven by design, materials and construction; comfort features that allow you to bring along family and friends; and the convenience of ease of use and easy transportation, you’ll want to learn more about the new Columbia 32.

» Columbia 32 Standard Equipment List
» Columbia 32 Testimonials
» Columbia 32 General Arrangement [.pdf 140kb]
» Columbia 32 Deckplan [.pdf 152kb]
» Columbia 32 Sailplan [.pdf 263kb]
» Columbia 32 Designers Comments [.pdf 424kb]

Designer Tim Kernan describes the special alignment that he has with Columbia Yachts, and with the Columbia 32 in particular: "When client Vince Valdes approached us to design a new 30' sport boat to mark the renaissance of the venerable Columbia marque, we were intrigued. The design brief depicted a kind of boat that really would be unique in the market. Moreover, many of us grew up sailing Columbias, so to be involved in the rebirth of the marque had a special appeal."

The new breed of Columbia delivers on the Columbia Yachts heritage. It was created with the experience and expertise of the original Columbia founders and was crafted with a mind towards building on the reputation of one of the sailboat industry's most respected marques, Columbia Yachts.

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Specifications
LOA: 32' 0"
LWL: 27'0"
Beam: 9' 6"
Draft (keel up): 2"8"
Draft (keel down): 7' 0"
Displacement: 4200 lbs.
Sail Area (Triangles) : 433 sf.
Ballast 1650 lbs.
S/D 26.61
D/L 95.26

PHRF of Southern California assigned the below rating (including a One Design rating) to Cartel, the first Columbia 32
PHRF CY30 CY30(OD)
Buoy 75 78
RLC 60 66
OWC 51 60

Key Features
Groundbreaking Sport Yacht design
Comfortable dual-use cockpit
Simplified sailing controls
Standard inboard diesel saildrive
Southern Spars carbon fiber mast
Retractable carbon fiber bowsprit
Enclosed marine head with separate holding tank
Sleeps up to four
Standard designer interiors
Easy lifting bulb keel
Suitable for racing or short-handed cruising
Easily trailered
Durable and light vacuum-infused e-glass
modern construction

Design Comments
from Kernan Design

Columbia 32 FAQs
Frequently ASked Questions

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