Columbia 43 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

William Tripp Jr.·1969 – 1974·~153 hulls·Columbia Yachts
Columbia 43 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
43.25' · 13.18 m
Displ.
18,900 lbs · 8,573 kg
First year
1969

The Columbia 43 represents a watershed moment in the transition from traditional wooden yacht aesthetics to the bold, highvolume 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 thenprevalent 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 flushdeck design, a hallmark of Tripp's philosophy of maximizing internal cubic footage without compromising structural integrity.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
Ask, not sold
Recent listings · 90 d
Listed for sale
3-month price trend
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Countries with listings
Global market

Recent Listings

1 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Comparable models

Similar length overall, displacement, and era. Click a row to jump to that model's market page.

Peer cross-shop

10 designs · same segment
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Saga 4343.25'$ 159,0003220
Gib Sea Classic 4343'$ 87,2403119
X-Yachts X-4342.42'$ 221,0072916
Slocum 4342.5'$ 105,0002810
Hans Christian 4342.62'$ 164,450249
Swan 4342.78'$ 93,056154
Mason 4343.83'$ 79,900115
Baltic 4343.34'$ 145,400105
Contest 4342.65'$ 190,76486
Gulfstar 4343.33'$ 44,90073

Frequently asked questions

01What should I look at instead of a Columbia 43?+
Comparable models include Saga 43, Gib Sea Classic 43, X-Yachts X-43. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.