Columbia 45 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

William Tripp Jr.·1971 – 1976·~180 hulls·Columbia Yachts
Columbia 45 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
45.25' · 13.79 m
Displ.
25,000 lbs · 11,340 kg
First year
1971

The Columbia 45 is a seminal example of the "highvolume" cruising philosophy that transformed the American marine industry during the early 1970s. Designed by the renowned naval architect William H. Tripp Jr., the Columbia 45 was introduced during the Whittaker Corporation’s tenure as a vessel that prioritized living space and comfort without completely sacrificing the offshore pedigree associated with Tripp’s designs. It was one of the first production fiberglass yachts to successfully market the "apartment on the water" concept, featuring a towering centercockpit configuration and a massive interior that felt significantly larger than its 45foot length suggested. Built during an era when fiberglass laminates were exceptionally thick, the hull is known for its ruggedness, though its highprofile silhouette made it a polarizing design among traditionalists of the time.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 36,500
Ask, not sold · 4 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
3
4 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
+6.8%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
1
United States (100.0%)

Recent Listings

3 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Columbia 45 listings span 1 country. United States leads with 4 listings.

Median ask by country
USD · past 12 months
Share of listings
Count · past 12 months

Country breakdown

4 listings · 1 country
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United States$ 36,50043100.0%

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
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Bavaria Yachts Cruiser 4544.62'$ 148,8895328
Hunter 45 CC45.01'$ 165,0004420
Whitby 4242'$ 65,545206
Hardin 44/4544.5'$ 56,225183
Island Packet 4545.25'$ 149,500131
Moody 45 DS45.01'$ 595,000135
Dufour Classic 4545.92'$ 111,212124
Gulfstar Hirsch 4544.67'$ 83,000107
Gulfstar 4141'$ 28,000107
Oyster 4544.33'$ 285,86585
Columbia 45You are here$ 36,50043

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Columbia 45 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Columbia 45 over the past 12 months is $36,500. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Columbia 45 sailboats are for sale?+
3 Columbia 45 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 4 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Columbia 45 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Columbia 45 has increased by 6.8% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Columbia 45 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Columbia 45 listings over the past 12 months are United States (100.0%).
05What should I look at instead of a Columbia 45?+
Comparable models include Bavaria Yachts Cruiser 45, Hunter 45 CC, Whitby 42. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.