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Out-of-production 29-foot monohull aft-cockpit fiberglasssloop from Columbia Yachts. Designed by Alan Payne. Formerly built in the USA. 387 produced from 1976 to 1981. Selected for Ewan Campbell's Sailboat Hall of Fame.
Specifications for the Columbia 8.7
| LOA |
28.6 ft.
| LOD |
28.6 ft.
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| LWL |
23.2 ft.
| Beam |
10.0 ft.
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| Draft |
4.7 ft.
| Displaces |
8,500 lbs.
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| Ballast |
3,500 lbs.
| Mast Height |
41.3 ft.
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| Sail Area |
416.0 sq. ft.
| PHRF Rating |
207.0
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| D/L |
304
| B/D |
41 %
| SA/D |
16.0
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| Comfort |
23.6
| Capsize |
1.96
| L/B |
2.9
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An unusual design in several respects, this design is a good entry-level cruiser.
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