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Columbia 107
Designer: Alan Payne  ·  Builder: Columbia Sailing Yachts  ·  First built: 1976
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About the Columbia 107

Finding detailed information about the Columbia 107 can be challenging, as this model represents one of the lesser-documented entries in Columbia's extensive sailboat lineup. While comprehensive specifications remain elusive, the boat likely emerged during Columbia's prolific production era when the manufacturer was known for building affordable, practical sailing vessels for the growing recreational boating market. Based on Columbia's design philosophy during their active years, the 107 would have been engineered as a sensible cruising sailboat, prioritizing comfort and ease of handling over racing performance. Columbia consistently focused on creating boats that offered good value for weekend sailors and coastal cruisers, typically featuring moderate displacement hulls with comfortable accommodations below deck. The scarcity of readily available specifications suggests this model may have had a limited production run or represented a transitional design in Columbia's catalog. For prospective buyers researching the Columbia 107, connecting with Columbia sailing communities and experienced owners becomes particularly valuable, as firsthand knowledge often provides the most reliable insights into the boat's sailing characteristics, build quality, and suitability for intended use.

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$18,000 – $18,000
typical asking price
Median $18,000  ·  2 listings used
All listings
$18,000 – $18,000 2
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  • Prices are based on recent asking prices from public listings — not actual sale prices, which are typically lower.
  • Condition is not factored in. A well-maintained boat with new sails and engine can be worth significantly more than a project boat of the same model.
  • Location affects price. Boats in landlocked states or areas with fewer buyers often sell for less than those on the coast.
  • Year of manufacture is not filtered. Older examples of this model will generally be priced lower than newer ones.
  • Included equipment varies widely. A boat with a full suite of electronics, dodger, and new standing rigging may command a large premium.
  • Outliers are automatically excluded using statistical filtering to improve accuracy, but some bad data may remain.
Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 35.17 ft / 10.72 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 26.58 ft / 8.10 m
Beam 11.33 ft / 3.45 m
Max Draft 5.40 ft / 1.65 m
Displacement 13,900.00 lb / 6,305 kg
Ballast 5,300.00 lb / 2,404 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 539.00 ft² / 50.07 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin w/spade rudder
Rigging Type Masthead Sloop
Construction FG
Designer Alan Payne
Builder Columbia Sailing Yachts
First Built 1976
Last Built 1979
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Performance Ratios
SA/Displacement Sail Area to Displacement ratio measures how much sail power a boat has relative to its weight. Higher values mean more performance and speed.
Under 14 — Heavy cruiser, slow14–18 — Cruising sailboat18–22 — Cruiser/racerOver 22 — Performance racer
14.97
Comfort Ratio Ted Brewer's Comfort Ratio predicts how comfortable a boat will feel in offshore conditions. Higher values mean a steadier, more comfortable motion in a seaway.
Under 20 — Uncomfortably rough20–30 — Acceptable coastal30–40 — Good offshore comfortOver 40 — Very comfortable offshore
29.06
Capsize Screening Formula The USHS Capsize Screening Formula estimates offshore capsize risk. Lower is safer — values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing.
Under 2.0 — Safe for offshore2.0–2.2 — Borderline offshoreOver 2.2 — Coastal use recommended
1.89
Hull Speed Hull Speed is the theoretical maximum speed of a displacement hull, calculated from waterline length. Most cruising sailboats reach this speed in moderate conditions. 6.91
S# (Speed Number) The Speed Number (S#) is a quick performance index. Higher values indicate a faster, more powerful design relative to its size.
Under 3.0 — Slow cruiser3.0–5.0 — Average cruiser5.0–7.0 — Performance cruiserOver 7.0 — Racer
1.39
Pounds/Inch Immersion Pounds per Inch Immersion (PPI) tells you how much weight is needed to sink the boat one inch. Useful for calculating how additional gear and stores affect waterline. 1.0
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 42.8
J (Foretriangle Base) 14.8
P (Mainsail Luff) 38.0
E (Mainsail Foot) 11.7
SA Fore 316.72
SA Main 222.3
How It Compares

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Dimensions
LOA
Columbia 107 ★
35.2 ft
Cal 35 Cruise
35.1 ft
Niagara 35
35.1 ft
Nicholson 35 1
35.3 ft
LWL
Columbia 107 ★
26.6 ft
Cal 35 Cruise
28.8 ft
Niagara 35
26.7 ft
Nicholson 35 1
26.8 ft
Beam
Columbia 107 ★
11.3 ft
Cal 35 Cruise
11.0 ft
Niagara 35
11.4 ft
Nicholson 35 1
10.4 ft
Displacement
Columbia 107 ★
13 lbs
Cal 35 Cruise
15 lbs
Niagara 35
14 lbs
Nicholson 35 1
15 lbs
Ballast
Columbia 107 ★
5 lbs
Cal 35 Cruise
5 lbs
Niagara 35
5 lbs
Nicholson 35 1
7 lbs
Sail Area
Columbia 107 ★
539 sq ft
Cal 35 Cruise
546 sq ft
Niagara 35
Nicholson 35 1
698 sq ft
Performance
PHRF Rating (lower = faster)
Columbia 107 ★
Cal 35 Cruise
168 s/nm
Niagara 35
156 s/nm
Nicholson 35 1
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Columbia 107 ★
15.0
Cal 35 Cruise
14.4
Niagara 35
Nicholson 35 1
17.9
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Columbia 107 ★
Cal 35 Cruise
33.3 %
Niagara 35
39.3 %
Nicholson 35 1
46.9 %
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Columbia 107 ★
29.1
Cal 35 Cruise
31.0
Niagara 35
Nicholson 35 1
36.4
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Columbia 107 ★
1.89
Cal 35 Cruise
1.79
Niagara 35
Nicholson 35 1
1.67
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Columbia 107 ★
Cal 35 Cruise
281
Niagara 35
329
Nicholson 35 1
365
Hull Speed
Columbia 107 ★
6.9 kts
Cal 35 Cruise
7.2 kts
Niagara 35
Nicholson 35 1
6.9 kts
Speed Number (higher = faster)
Columbia 107 ★
1.4
Cal 35 Cruise
1.7
Niagara 35
Nicholson 35 1
1.1
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