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Columbia Yachts 26

Masthead Sloop · Fin Keel · 1963–1969

Specifications

Dimensions
Weights
Ballast / displacement
44.2%
Rig & sail area
Rig
Masthead Sloop
Ratios
SA / displacement
16.1
Displacement / length
338.4
Comfort ratio
23.8
Capsize screening
1.85
Hull speed
5.8 kn
Pounds / inch immersion
543
Hull
Hull type
Fin Keel
Construction
Fiberglass
Ballast type
Lead
Production
Years built
1963–1969
Units built
799
Designer
Columbia Yachts
Builder
Columbia Sailing Yachts

Design & history

The Columbia 26 is thought to be an extended version of the Columbia 24, built largely from the same tooling.

Design

Extended version of the Columbia 24, built largely from the same tooling.

Curated reference notes

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