Columbia 45 Ketch Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Name: Columbia 45 Ketch
Brand: Columbia

William Tripp Jr·1971·Columbia Yachts

Drawing Diagram

Builder drawing

Hull type: Monohull · fin
Rig: Ketch
LOA: 45.25' · 13.79 m
Displ.: 25,000 lbs · 11,340 kg
First year: 1971

The Columbia 45 Ketch, introduced in 1970, represents a pivotal moment in the evolution of the "motorsailer" concept, blending the cavernous interior volumes of a powerboat with the offshore capabilities of a bluewater sailing vessel. Designed by the legendary Bill Tripp, the boat was a radical departure from the slender, lowprofile designs of the previous decade. Its highprofile "bubble deck" and massive freeboard were engineered specifically to maximize living space, earning it a reputation as one of the most spacious 45foot yachts ever produced during the fiberglass boom. While its aesthetic was polarizing to traditionalists, the Columbia 45 found a dedicated following among liveaboards and longrange cruisers who prioritized comfort and safety over racing aesthetics.

Specs & Review

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo

$ 92,632

Ask, not sold · 1 listings

Recent listings · 90 d

1 tracked · 12 mo

3-month price trend

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Countries with listings

Denmark (100.0%)

Recent Listings

1 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Price & volume trends

Median asking price and monthly listing volume for the Columbia 45 Ketch. The line reads as the median ask for each month; bars are raw monthly listing counts.

Monthly median ask · listings

1 month · 1 listing

Median ask (USD) Listings

Monthly breakdown · 1 row

Month	Listings	Median ask	Δ vs. prior mo.
Sep 25	1	$ 92,632	—

Where they're listed

Columbia 45 Ketch listings span 1 country. Denmark leads with 1 listings

Median ask by country

USD · past 12 months

Share of listings

Count · past 12 months

Country breakdown

1 listings · 1 country

Country	Median ask	Listings · 12 mo	Active · 90 d	Share
Denmark	$ 92,632	1	0	100.0%

Comparable models

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

Peer cross-shop

11 designs · same segment

Model	LOA	Median ask	Listings · 12 mo	Active · 90 d
Robertson and Caine 45 (1997-2004)	—	$ 487,500	422	258
Performance Sun Odyssey 45	45.01'	$ 171,032	88	51
Elan Impression 45	45.44'	$ 174,523	47	24
Hardin 44/45	44.5'	$ 56,225	18	3
Island Packet 45	45.25'	$ 149,500	13	1
Moody 45 DS	45.01'	$ 595,000	13	5
X-Yachts XC 45	45.47'	$ 481,927	13	9
Dufour Classic 45	45.92'	$ 111,259	12	4
Gulfstar Hirsch 45	44.67'	$ 83,000	10	7
Oyster 45	44.33'	$ 285,901	8	5
Columbia 45 KetchYou are here	—	$ 92,632	1	0

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Columbia 45 Ketch cost?+

The median asking price for a used Columbia 45 Ketch over the past 12 months is $92,632. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.

02How many Columbia 45 Ketch sailboats are for sale?+

1 has been tracked across the past 12 months.

03Where are Columbia 45 Ketch sailboats for sale?+

The top markets for used Columbia 45 Ketch listings over the past 12 months are Denmark (100.0%).

04What should I look at instead of a Columbia 45 Ketch?+

Comparable models include Robertson and Caine 45 (1997-2004), Performance Sun Odyssey 45, Elan Impression 45. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.