Used Columbia 5.5 Sailboats for Sale

The Columbia 5.5, a distinctive sailboat with a lineage tracing back to the prestigious International 5.5 Meter class, represents an early and ambitious venture by Columbia Yachts into the realm of performance-oriented fiberglass production. Conceived as a means to democratize access to the highly competitive 5.5 Meter racing circuit, the Columbia 5.5 was initially an open-cockpit racer designed to the exacting international measurement rule. Its designer, Sigurd Herbern of Norway, was a notable contributor to the diverse range of 5.5mR designs, and the boat itself was based on Herbern's "Carina," a winner of the 1958 Scandinavian Gold Cup. This sleek vessel eventually evolved into the Columbia Sabre, a more cruising-friendly iteration, showcasing the builder's adaptability and commitment to a broader market.