1967 Columbia 43
LOA
13.11m (43.0ft)
Beam
3.56m (11.7ft)
Displacement
9,525kg (20,999lbs)
Year
1967–1973
Manufacturer
Columbia
Full Specifications
| Specification | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length Overall (LOA) | 13.11 m | 43.0 ft |
| Length Waterline (LWL) | 9.45 m | 31.0 ft |
| Beam | 3.56 m | 11.7 ft |
| Draft | 1.68 m | 5.5 ft |
| Mast Height | 17.50 m | 57.4 ft |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 9,525 kg | 20,999 lbs |
| Ballast | 4,082 kg | 8,999 lbs |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 71.0 m² | 764 ft² |
| Rig / Boat Type | Sloop | |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | |
| Keel Type | Full | |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 28 HP | |
| Fuel Capacity | 114 L | 30.1 gal |
| Water Capacity | 189 L | 49.9 gal |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 8 | |
| Cabins | 3 | |
| Design | ||
| Designer | William Tripp | |
| Country of Origin | USA | |
Performance Ratios
SA/D Ratio
16.05
Moderate — adequate for cruising
Ballast Ratio
42.9%
Heavy ballast — very stiff and stable
Capsize Screening Ratio
0.67 Offshore Capable
Excellent — suitable for offshore passages
Lower is better. Values below 2.0 are considered suitable for offshore sailing.
Comfort Ratio
24.2
Moderate — acceptable for coastal cruising
About the 1967 Columbia 43
The Columbia 43 is a classic Bill Tripp design that combines traditional beauty with offshore capability. A spacious cruiser with excellent build quality from the golden age of American sailboat manufacturing.