Designed by the team of Wirth Monroe and Richard Valdez and first launched in 1966, this classic Columbia represents the builder's commitment to producing solid, affordable cruising sailboats during the height of the fiberglass revolution. Built by Columbia Yachts in the USA, this 34-footer exemplifies the era's emphasis on seaworthy design over racing performance. The boat's substantial displacement of 10,500 pounds, with 4,200 pounds of ballast, creates a stable platform well-suited for coastal cruising and extended passages. Her deep 8-foot draft and keel/centerboard configuration with spade rudder provides excellent tracking ability and windward performance while offering some shoal-water flexibility when the board is raised. The masthead sloop rig delivers manageable sail handling for couples or small crews. With a comfort ratio of 28.6, this Columbia falls squarely in the comfortable cruising category, prioritizing motion comfort over speed. The conservative capsize screening formula of 1.82 indicates good stability characteristics for offshore work. While not a speed demon with her modest sail area to displacement ratio, she offers the dependability and seaworthiness that made Columbia yachts popular choices for serious cruising sailors seeking proven, no-nonsense design.
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What is the Columbia 34's sail area to displacement ratio?
The Columbia 34 has a Sail Area to Displacement ratio (SA/D) of 15.6. Values between 14–18 are typical cruising sailboats; 18–22 is cruiser/racer; over 22 is performance racing.
What is the Columbia 34's comfort ratio?
The Columbia 34 has a Ted Brewer Comfort Ratio of 28.6. A ratio over 30 indicates good offshore comfort; over 40 is very comfortable offshore.
Is the Columbia 34 safe for offshore sailing?
The Columbia 34 has a Capsize Screening Formula value of 1.82. Values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing; under 1.8 is ideal.
What is the hull speed of the Columbia 34?
The theoretical hull speed of the Columbia 34 is 6.51 kn knots, calculated from its waterline length.
How much does a Columbia 34 weigh?
The Columbia 34 has a displacement of 10,500.00 lb and a length overall (LOA) of 34.00 ft.
How much does a used Columbia 34 cost?
Based on 1 recent market listings, used Columbia 34 sailboats typically sell for between $9,800 and $9,800, with a median asking price of $9,800. Price varies significantly based on year, condition, location, and included equipment.
Who designed the Columbia 34?
The Columbia 34 was designed by Wirth Monroe /Richard Valdez, first built in 1966.