The Columbia 43 represents a watershed moment in the transition from traditional wooden yacht aesthetics to the bold, high-volume potential of fiberglass construction. Designed by the legendary William H. Tripp Jr. and introduced in 1969, the model was a flagship for Columbia Yachts during its peak production years under the Whittaker Corporation. It was built to the then-prevalent CCA (Cruising Club of America) rating rule, resulting in a yacht that combined a powerful sail plan with an exceptionally spacious interior for its era. The hull is characterized by a high freeboard, a relatively flat sheer, and a short cabin trunk that borders on a flush-deck design, a hallmark of Tripp's philosophy of maximizing internal cubic footage without compromising structural integrity.
Columbia 43 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview
- Make
- Columbia
- Model
- 43
- Builder
- Columbia Yachts
- Designer
- William Tripp Jr.
- Number Built
- 153
- Production Year(s)
- 1969 - 1974
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| Source | Year | Make | Model | Price | Cabins | Heads | City | Country | Listing Date | |
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Market Overview
| Model | LOA | Median Price (USD) | Listings | Recent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slocum 43 | 42.5' | $124,500 | 26 | 6 |
| Dufour Classic 43 | 43' | $98,623 | 25 | 14 |
| Saga 43 | 43.25' | $169,000 | 20 | 3 |
| X-Yachts X-43 | 42.42' | $219,811 | 18 | 6 |
| Hans Christian 43 | 42.62' | $199,900 | 17 | 2 |
| Swan 43 | 42.78' | $105,000 | 15 | 6 |
| Elan 431 | 42.58' | $62,882 | 14 | 4 |
| Baltic 43 | 43.34' | $147,213 | 9 | 5 |
| Mason 43 | 43.83' | $79,900 | 8 | 4 |
| Contest 43 | 42.65' | $193,144 | 7 | 4 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- What are similar sailboats to the Columbia 43?
- Comparable models include the Slocum 43, Dufour Classic 43, Saga 43. See the comparison table above for pricing and availability.