Columbia 39 Constellation Sailboats for Sale

Drawing Diagram

Builder drawing

Hull Type

Monohull · fin

Rig

Masthead Sloop

LOA

39.25' · 11.96 m

Disp.

15,000 lbs · 6,804 kg

First year

1966

The Columbia 39 Constellation represents a pivotal moment in the evolution of American fiberglass boatbuilding, emerging in the early 1970s as a more traditional alternative to its radical flushdeck sibling, the Columbia 39. Designed by the esteemed naval architect Bill Tripp, the Constellation was intended to balance the racing pedigree of Tripp’s underbody designs with the interior volume and aesthetic appeal required by the burgeoning coastal and offshore cruising market. Unlike the "bubbledeck" aesthetics that defined much of the Columbia line during this era, the Constellation featured a distinct trunk cabin, providing a more conventional silhouette and significantly improved ventilation and natural light for the living spaces below. This model was a cornerstone of the Whittaker Corporation’s efforts to solidify Columbia Yachts as a premiere production builder capable of delivering "big boat" luxury in a manageable 39foot package.