Columbia 26 Mk II Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Drawing Diagram

Builder drawing

Hull type

Monohull · fin

Rig

Masthead Sloop

LOA

25.58' · 7.8 m

Displ.

5,900 lbs · 2,676 kg

First year

1969

The Columbia 26 Mk II, introduced in 1969, represented a radical departure from the traditional aesthetics of the earlier Charles Morgandesigned Mark I. Penned by the legendary William Crealock, the Mark II was a product of the "Whittaker era" of Columbia Yachts, a period defined by an aggressive push toward maximizing interior volume through innovative fiberglass molding. The most striking feature of the 26 Mk II is its "bubble top" or flushdeck design, which eliminated the traditional trunk cabin in favor of a continuous, highcrowned deck line. This architectural choice allowed Columbia to market the vessel as having the interior space of a much larger yacht, specifically boasting "full standing headroom" in a boat under 26 feet—a feat rarely achieved in the late 1960s. Produced until approximately 1975, the Mark II became one of the company's most successful models, bridging the gap between coastal daysailers and serious pocket cruisers. Detailed specifications and original marketing materials are preserved by the Columbia Yacht Owners Association.