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Columbia 28 2
Designer: William Crealock  ·  Builder: Columbia Yachts (Usa)  ·  First built: 1969
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About the Columbia 28 2

Designed by the renowned William Crealock and built by Columbia Yachts starting in 1969, this 28-footer represents classic American sailboat craftsmanship from the golden era of fiberglass production sailing. The Columbia 28 Mark II combines traditional styling with practical sailing characteristics that have made it a popular choice among coastal cruisers for decades. At 27.58 feet overall with a beam of 8.50 feet, the boat offers a comfortable cockpit and surprisingly spacious interior for weekend getaways and extended coastal voyages. The fin keel and spade rudder configuration provides responsive handling and good upwind performance, while the moderate displacement of 6,800 pounds with 3,000 pounds of ballast ensures stability without sacrificing sailing ability. With a masthead sloop rig carrying 358 square feet of sail area, the Columbia 28 II delivers solid performance in light to moderate conditions. The comfort ratio of 25.79 and capsize screening value of 1.8 indicate this boat excels at coastal cruising rather than aggressive offshore passages. Hull speed reaches 6.26 knots, making it ideal for relaxed day sailing and island hopping. Crealock's design expertise shows in the boat's seaworthy proportions and enduring popularity among cruising sailors seeking an affordable, reliable coastal cruiser.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 27.58 ft / 8.41 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 21.83 ft / 6.65 m
Beam 8.50 ft / 2.59 m
Max Draft 4.80 ft / 1.46 m
Displacement 6,800.00 lb / 3,084 kg
Ballast 3,000.00 lb / 1,361 kg
Ballast Type Lead
Sail Area (Reported) 358.00 ft² / 33.26 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin w/spade rudder
Rigging Type Masthead Sloop
Construction FG
Designer William Crealock
Builder Columbia Yachts (USA)
First Built 1969
Related Sailboats ["Columbia 28" · "Cal 27" · "Morgan 27" · "Catalina 275 Sport" · "Newport 28"]
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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
 16.01
Ballast/Displacement Ballast to Displacement ratio shows what percentage of the boat's total weight is ballast. Higher values generally mean better initial stability and stiffer sail carrying.
30–35% — Typical cruiser35–45% — Stiff performance boatOver 45% — Racing oriented
 44.12
Displacement/Length Displacement to Length ratio measures how heavy a boat is relative to its waterline length. Lower values mean a lighter, faster boat.
Under 100 — Ultralight racer100–200 — Light cruiser/racer200–300 — Moderate cruiser300–400 — Heavy cruiserOver 400 — Very heavy
 291.81
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
 25.79
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
 1.8
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. 6.26 kn
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
 1.73
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. 663.01 pounds/inch
SA/Displacement (Calc) Calculated Sail Area to Displacement ratio using actual measured sail dimensions rather than reported values. More precise than the reported SA/Disp figure. 16.05
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 34.00 ft / 10.36 m
J (Foretriangle Base) 12.00 ft / 3.66 m
P (Mainsail Luff) 27.33 ft / 8.33 m
E (Mainsail Foot) 11.33 ft / 3.45 m
SA Fore 204.00 ft² / 18.95 m²
SA Main 154.82 ft² / 14.38 m²
SA Total (100%) 358.82 ft² / 33.34 m²
Est. Forestay Length 36.06 ft / 10.99 m
Engine & Accommodations
Engine Make Universal
Engine Model Atomic 4
Engine Type Gas
Fuel Capacity 12 gals / 45 L
Water Capacity 18 gals / 68 L
How It Compares

vs. Cal 27, Catalina 275 Sport, Morgan 27

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Dimensions
LOA
Columbia 28 2 ★
27.6 ft
Cal 27
27.3 ft
Catalina 275 Sport
27.5 ft
Morgan 27
27.5 ft
LWL
Columbia 28 2 ★
21.8 ft
Cal 27
22.3 ft
Catalina 275 Sport
24.0 ft
Morgan 27
25.0 ft
Beam
Columbia 28 2 ★
8.5 ft
Cal 27
9.0 ft
Catalina 275 Sport
9.8 ft
Morgan 27
9.8 ft
Displacement
Columbia 28 2 ★
6 lbs
Cal 27
5 lbs
Catalina 275 Sport
6 lbs
Morgan 27
7 lbs
Ballast
Columbia 28 2 ★
3 lbs
Cal 27
2 lbs
Catalina 275 Sport
2 lbs
Morgan 27
3 lbs
Sail Area
Columbia 28 2 ★
358 sq ft
Cal 27
—
Catalina 275 Sport
340 sq ft
Morgan 27
373 sq ft
Performance
PHRF Rating (lower = faster)
Columbia 28 2 ★
—
Cal 27
198 s/nm
Catalina 275 Sport
194 s/nm
Morgan 27
174 s/nm
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Columbia 28 2 ★
16.0
Cal 27
—
Catalina 275 Sport
15.6
Morgan 27
16.4
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Columbia 28 2 ★
44.1 %
Cal 27
50.5 %
Catalina 275 Sport
40.0 %
Morgan 27
—
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Columbia 28 2 ★
25.8
Cal 27
—
Catalina 275 Sport
—
Morgan 27
20.0
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Columbia 28 2 ★
1.80
Cal 27
—
Catalina 275 Sport
—
Morgan 27
2.06
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Columbia 28 2 ★
291
Cal 27
216
Catalina 275 Sport
209
Morgan 27
—
Hull Speed
Columbia 28 2 ★
6.3 kts
Cal 27
—
Catalina 275 Sport
—
Morgan 27
6.7 kts
Speed Number (higher = faster)
Columbia 28 2 ★
1.7
Cal 27
—
Catalina 275 Sport
—
Morgan 27
2.6
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