The Columbia 36, introduced in 1967, represents a pivotal moment in the evolution of American production boatbuilding. Designed by the legendary William Crealock, this model marked Columbia Yachts' transition from the traditional "bubble-top" aesthetics of the early 1960s toward a more modern, performance-oriented profile. With over 500 hulls produced during its primary production run, the Columbia 36 was one of the first fiberglass yachts to successfully blend a fin-keel and spade-rudder configuration with the displacement necessary for serious offshore work. The design was so successful that it served as the foundation for the Columbia 36-2 (often referred to as the Mark II), which featured minor interior and rig refinements while retaining the proven Crealock hull lines.
Used Columbia 36 Sailboats for Sale
- Make
- Columbia
- Model
- 36
- Builder
- Columbia Yachts
- Designer
- William Crealock
- Number Built
- 400
- Production Year(s)
- 1967 - 1972
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