Columbia 40 Sailboats for Sale

Drawing Diagram

Builder drawing

Hull Type

Monohull · centerboard

Rig

Masthead Sloop

LOA

39.5' · 12.04 m

Disp.

18,900 lbs · 8,573 kg

First year

1964

The Columbia 40, introduced in 1964, represents a pivotal moment in the transition from wood to fiberglass in the American yachting industry. Designed by the legendary Charles Morgan, the 40 was directly descended from his highly successful oneoff ocean racers, Paper Tiger and Sabre, the latter of which dominated Class C in the 1964 Southern Ocean Racing Circuit (SORC). According to Columbia Yachts, the model was marketed as a "real yacht designed to go to sea in comfort while giving top performance," balancing the rugged requirements of offshore racing with the amenities expected of a coastal cruiser. Approximately 55 to 60 units were produced between 1964 and 1969 before the model was largely superseded by the larger, more commodious Columbia 50.