Columbia 34 Mk II Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Drawing Diagram

Builder drawing

Hull type

Monohull · fin

Rig

Masthead Sloop

LOA

33.58' · 10.24 m

Displ.

12,000 lbs · 5,443 kg

First year

1970

The Columbia 34 Mk II represents a definitive shift in the design language of Columbia Yachts during the early 1970s. Moving away from the traditional, lowprofile aesthetics of the Sparkman & Stephens era, Columbia commissioned the renowned naval architect Bill Tripp to create a vessel that prioritized interior volume and modern underwater geometry. Launched in 1970, the Mk II features a distinctive "bubble" or flushdeck design that maximized cabin height and deck space, making it one of the roomiest 34footers of its generation. While its predecessor, the Columbia 34 Mk I, utilized a classic trunk cabin and a more conservative hull, the Mk II was built to compete with the emerging "sailing condo" market, offering a highfreeboard hull and a fin keel that appealed to coastal cruisers and families.