Columbia 39 Constellation

Designed by Charles Morgan and built by Columbia Yachts for just two years in the mid-1960s, this rare 39-footer represents an intriguing chapter in American sailboat manufacturing. With only seven hulls completed between 1966 and 1967, the Columbia 39 Constellation stands as one of the more exclusive designs from this prolific era of fiberglass boat building. The boat's specifications reveal a thoughtful balance between performance and comfort. Her moderate displacement of 15,000 pounds, combined with substantial ballast of 6,400 pounds, creates a stable platform well-suited for coastal cruising and occasional offshore passages. The fin keel with spade rudder configuration was relatively progressive for its time, offering better maneuverability than the full keels common in the 1960s. With a sail area to displacement ratio of 17.85, the Constellation provides adequate sailing performance without being overly aggressive, making her appealing to cruising sailors who appreciate responsive handling. The comfort ratio of 33.23 suggests she'll provide a reasonably comfortable motion at sea, while the capsize screening value of 1.73 indicates good stability characteristics for extended cruising. Her 6.80-knot hull speed reflects typical performance expectations for a moderate displacement cruiser of this length.

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