Columbia 27 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

William Tripp Jr.·1970·Columbia Yachts
Approximate drawing

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Hull Type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
26.67' · 8.13 m
Disp.
6,235 lbs · 2,828 kg
First year
1970

The Columbia 27, introduced in 1971, represents a significant chapter in the evolution of the American production sailboat. Designed by the esteemed Australian naval architect Alan Payne—famed for his America’s Cup challengers Gretel and Gretel II—the boat was a departure from the narrower, more traditional lines of the 1960s. Produced during the Whittaker Corporation era of Columbia Yachts, the 27 was marketed as a "widebody" cruiser, intentionally blurring the lines between a coastal daysailer and a capable pocket cruiser. It was built to offer the interior volume of a 30foot vessel within a 27foot footprint, a feat accomplished by pushing the beam to a thensubstantial 9 feet 2 inches. While it shared some DNA with its predecessor, the Bill Trippdesigned Columbia 26 Mark II, the Alan Payne 27 featured a more refined underbody and a focus on "big boat" ergonomics.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 5,588
Ask, not sold · 7 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
1
7 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
-40.2%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
Global market

Recent Listings

1 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Comparable models

Similar length overall, displacement, and era. Click a row to jump to that model's market page.

Peer cross-shop

2 designs · same segment
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Moody 2727.67'$ 14,6542110
Columbia 27You are here$ 5,58871

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Columbia 27 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Columbia 27 over the past 12 months is $5,588. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Columbia 27 sailboats are for sale?+
1 Columbia 27 listing has gone live in the last 90 days, and 7 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Columbia 27 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Columbia 27 has decreased by 40.2% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04What should I look at instead of a Columbia 27?+
Comparable models include Moody 27. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.