The Columbia 56 stands as the ambitious flagship of the Whittaker Corporation era, representing the zenith of the "bigger is better" philosophy that dominated American yacht production in the early 1970s. Designed by the legendary Bill Tripp Jr., the 56 was a bold departure from the slender, traditional lines of the previous decade, leaning instead into a high-volume, center-cockpit configuration that prioritized long-range comfort and liveability. At the time of its release, it was one of the largest production fiberglass sailboats in the world, often marketed as a "motorsailer" due to its massive internal volume and powerful auxiliary engine options. Its distinctive profile, characterized by high freeboard and a flush-deck aesthetic forward of the cockpit, remains an unmistakable silhouette in marinas today.
Columbia 56 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview
- Make
- Columbia
- Model
- 56
- Builder
- Columbia Yachts
- Designer
- William Tripp Jr.
- Number Built
- 18
- Production Year(s)
- 1974 - 1975
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