Columbia 45 Ketch Sailboats for Sale

Drawing Diagram

Builder drawing

Hull Type

Monohull · fin

Rig

Ketch

LOA

45.25' · 13.79 m

Disp.

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.