The Columbia 57 represents the zenith of the "bubble-deck" era that defined American fiberglass boatbuilding in the late 1960s and early 1970s. Designed by the legendary naval architect William H. "Bill" Tripp Jr., this flagship was launched during the Whittaker Corporation’s ownership of Columbia Yachts, a period marked by an ambitious push into the "maxi" yacht market. At the time of its debut, the Columbia 57 was one of the largest production fiberglass sailboats in the world, dwarfing its contemporaries and offering a level of interior volume and deck space previously reserved for custom wooden builds. Its silhouette is unmistakable, characterized by a high-freeboard, flush-deck design that slopes gently toward the bow, providing a massive, unobstructed platform for both sail handling and lounging.
Columbia 57 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview
- Make
- Columbia
- Model
- 57
- Builder
- Columbia Yachts
- Designer
- William Tripp Jr.
- Number Built
- 11
- Production Year(s)
- 1969 - 1974
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| Source | Year | Make | Model | Price | Cabins | Heads | City | Country | Listing Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Market Overview
Price & Volume Trends
Monthly breakdown
| Month | Listings | Median Asking Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | 1 | $105,993 |
| Model | LOA | Median Price (USD) | Listings | Recent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beneteau 57 | 58.4' | $396,579 | 62 | 28 |
| Bavaria Yachts C57 | 54.89' | $735,477 | 41 | 18 |
| CSY 44 | 44' | $60,878 | 35 | 7 |
| Hylas 57 | 59.5' | $1,995,000 | 20 | 13 |
| Whitby 42 | 42' | $62,772 | 16 | 5 |
| Beneteau Sense 57 | 58.33' | $557,624 | 14 | 1 |
| Swan 57 Center Cockpit | $69,500 | 13 | 5 | |
| CSY 37 | 37.25' | $29,900 | 8 | 6 |
| Discovery 55 | 54.79' | $649,995 | 7 | 2 |
| Columbia 8.7 | 28.58' | $11,450 | 2 | 0 |
| Columbia 57 | $105,993 | 1 | 1 |
| Country | Median Price (USD) | Listings (past 12 months) | Recent (90d) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greece | $105,993 | 1 | 1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much does a used Columbia 57 cost?
- The median asking price for a used Columbia 57 over the past 12 months is $105,993. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
- How many Columbia 57 sailboats are for sale?
- We have tracked 1 Columbia 57 listings over the past 12 months, with 1 listed within the last 90 days.
- Are Columbia 57 prices going up or down?
- The median asking price for the Columbia 57 has remained stable over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month average.
- What are similar sailboats to the Columbia 57?
- Comparable models include the Beneteau 57, Bavaria Yachts C57, CSY 44. See the comparison table above for pricing and availability.