Columbia 27 Sailboats for Sale

William Tripp Jr.·1970·Columbia Yachts
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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
$5,614
Asking price · 7 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
0
7 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
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Countries with listings
1
Australia (100.0%)

Recent Listings

1 for sale · showing 10 newest

Columbia 27 Buyer's Guide

Where they're listed

Columbia 27 listings appear across 1 country. Australia has the most listings with 7.

Median ask by country
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Share of listings
Count · past 12 months

Country view

7 listings · 1 country
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
Australia$5,61470100.0%

Comparable models

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Similar boats to compare

2 similar designs
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Moody 2727.67'$ 15,1772710
Columbia 27You are here—$ 5,61470

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 $5,614. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Columbia 27 sailboats are for sale?+
7 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Where are Columbia 27 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Columbia 27 listings over the past 12 months are Australia (100.0%).
04What should I look at instead of a Columbia 27?+
Comparable models include Moody 27. Use the comparison table above to check pricing and availability.