Built during Columbia Yachts' heyday in the early 1970s, this William Tripp Jr. and B. Seeley design represents solid American cruising yacht construction from an era when fiberglass boatbuilding was reaching new levels of refinement. With only 86 hulls produced starting in 1972, the Columbia 41 offers a blend of traditional sailing characteristics and practical cruising amenities that made Columbia a respected name among coastal cruisers. The design features a fin keel with rudder on skeg configuration, providing good directional stability while maintaining reasonable maneuverability. At 20,500 pounds displacement with 8,500 pounds of ballast, she carries substantial weight that translates to steady motion in seaway conditions. The masthead sloop rig with 639 square feet of sail area delivers respectable performance without being overpowering for a cruising couple. Her comfort ratio of 36.51 indicates excellent motion comfort for extended passages, while the capsize screening formula of 1.65 suggests good stability characteristics suitable for offshore work. The hull speed of 7.58 knots reflects her waterline length and displacement, making her well-suited for coastal cruising and occasional offshore passages where comfort takes precedence over pure speed.
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What is the Columbia 41's sail area to displacement ratio?
The Columbia 41 has a Sail Area to Displacement ratio (SA/D) of 13.7. Values between 14–18 are typical cruising sailboats; 18–22 is cruiser/racer; over 22 is performance racing.
What is the Columbia 41's comfort ratio?
The Columbia 41 has a Ted Brewer Comfort Ratio of 36.51. A ratio over 30 indicates good offshore comfort; over 40 is very comfortable offshore.
Is the Columbia 41 safe for offshore sailing?
The Columbia 41 has a Capsize Screening Formula value of 1.65. Values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing; under 1.8 is ideal.
What is the hull speed of the Columbia 41?
The theoretical hull speed of the Columbia 41 is 7.58 kn knots, calculated from its waterline length.
How much does a Columbia 41 weigh?
The Columbia 41 has a displacement of 20,500.00 lb and a length overall (LOA) of 40.50 ft.
Who designed the Columbia 41?
The Columbia 41 was designed by William Tripp Jr./ B. Seeley, first built in 1972.