1967 Columbia 43 vs Catalina 36 MkII — Comparison
1967 Columbia 43
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | 1967 Columbia 43 | Catalina 36 MkII |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Columbia | Catalina |
| Year | 1967–1973 | 1999–2006 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | USA | USA |
| Designer | William Tripp | Gerry Douglas |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 13.11 m (43.0 ft) | 10.97 m (36.0 ft) |
| LWL | 9.45 m (31.0 ft) | 9.60 m (31.5 ft) |
| Beam | 3.56 m (11.7 ft) | 3.55 m (11.6 ft) |
| Draft | 1.68 m (5.5 ft) | 1.83 m (6.0 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 9,525 kg (20,999 lbs) | 6,577 kg (14,500 lbs) |
| Ballast | 4,082 kg (8,999 lbs) | 2,495 kg (5,501 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 71.0 m² (764 ft²) | 56.5 m² (608 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Full | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 28 HP | 27 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 114 L (30.1 gal) | 95 L (25.1 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 189 L (49.9 gal) | 189 L (49.9 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 8 | 7 |
| Cabins | 3 | 2 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The 1967 Columbia 43 and Catalina 36 MkII represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The 1967 Columbia 43 is a classic design by Columbia from USA, while the Catalina 36 MkII is a 1990s offering from Catalina from USA. The 1967 Columbia 43 was penned by William Tripp. The Catalina 36 MkII was designed by Gerry Douglas.
In terms of size, the 1967 Columbia 43 measures 13.11m (43.0ft) overall with a beam of 3.56m, compared to the Catalina 36 MkII at 10.97m (36.0ft) with a 3.55m beam. The 1967 Columbia 43 is 2.14m longer than the Catalina 36 MkII. The 1967 Columbia 43 displaces approximately 45% more than its counterpart, which significantly affects how each boat handles in different sea states.
Looking at performance, the 1967 Columbia 43 has moderate sail power suitable for relaxed cruising with an SA/D ratio of 16.05 and 71.0 m² of sail area. The Catalina 36 MkII, with an SA/D of 16.35 and 56.5 m² of canvas, offers moderate sail power suitable for relaxed cruising. The Catalina 36 MkII has the edge in terms of raw sailing performance.
For comfort and safety, the 1967 Columbia 43 offers a moderate motion comfort level (comfort ratio: 24.2) and excellent capsize resistance suitable for offshore voyaging (capsize ratio: 0.67). The Catalina 36 MkII has a comfort ratio of 18.7 and a capsize screening value of 0.76. The ballast ratios are 42.9% for the 1967 Columbia 43 and 37.9% for the Catalina 36 MkII, reflecting their respective approaches to stability.
Below deck, the 1967 Columbia 43 provides 8 berths in 3 cabins with 189L of water capacity and 114L of fuel. The Catalina 36 MkII offers 7 berths in 2 cabins with 189L water and 95L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The 1967 Columbia 43 is the better choice for comfortable cruising thanks to its higher comfort ratio, offering a gentler motion at sea that crews will appreciate on longer passages.
For racing: The Catalina 36 MkII has the performance advantage with its superior SA/D ratio, meaning more sail power relative to its displacement for competitive sailing.
For liveaboard: The 1967 Columbia 43 offers more sleeping accommodation, making it better suited for extended living aboard. Consider water and fuel capacity for extended stays away from marinas.
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