Columbia 39 Sailboats for Sale

Drawing Diagram

Builder drawing

Hull Type

Monohull · fin

Rig

Masthead Sloop

LOA

38.58' · 11.76 m

Disp.

18,500 lbs · 8,391 kg

First year

1970

The Columbia 39, introduced in the early 1970s, represents a hallmark of the "Whittaker era" of Columbia Yachts. Designed by the legendary naval architect William Tripp Jr., the 39 was a bold departure from traditional yacht styling, utilizing a flushdeck configuration that maximized interior volume and provided a massive, unobstructed working area topside. This model was positioned as a fast, highvolume cruiser that could double as a competitive club racer under the IOR (International Offshore Rule) era of the time. The 39 is often recognized for its "bubbletop" or "spaceage" aesthetic, a signature of Tripp’s later work for Columbia, which prioritized habitable space without sacrificing the performanceoriented underbody of a finkeel racer.