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Columbia 36 Mii
Designer: William Crealock  ·  Builder: Columbia Yachts  ·  First built: 1970
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About the Columbia 36 Mii

Built during Columbia Yachts' productive era, this 36-footer represents the builder's commitment to creating accessible cruising sailboats for the growing recreational sailing market. Columbia's design philosophy consistently emphasized practical layouts and solid construction techniques that appealed to both new sailors and experienced cruisers seeking reliable performance without excessive complexity. The Mii variant demonstrates Columbia's attention to interior accommodation, typically featuring thoughtful use of space that maximizes comfort in the 36-foot length. These boats were engineered for coastal cruising and weekend sailing, with design characteristics that prioritize stability and ease of handling over pure speed. The hull form reflects classic early cruising boat proportions, offering predictable sailing manners that inspire confidence in varied conditions. Columbia's reputation during this period centered on delivering good value through proven designs rather than cutting-edge innovation. Owners often praise these boats for their forgiving nature and straightforward systems, making them excellent choices for sailors transitioning to larger boats or those seeking dependable coastal cruisers. The construction quality, while production-oriented, generally provides longevity when properly maintained, contributing to the model's continued presence in the used boat market.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 36.17 ft / 11.02 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 27.75 ft / 8.46 m
Beam 10.50 ft / 3.20 m
Max Draft 5.25 ft / 1.60 m
Displacement 13,200.00 lb / 5,987 kg
Ballast 5,000.00 lb / 2,268 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 556.00 ft² / 51.65 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin w/spade rudder
Rigging Type Masthead Sloop
Construction FG
Designer William Crealock
Builder Columbia Yachts
First Built 1970
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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
15.98
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
29.4
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
1.78
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. 7.06
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
1.86
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) 41.8
J (Foretriangle Base) 15.0
P (Mainsail Luff) 34.7
E (Mainsail Foot) 14.0
SA Fore 313.5
SA Main 242.9
How It Compares

vs. Cape Dory 36, Catalina 36 Mkii, Lancer 36, Peterson 36, Tiburon 36

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Dimensions
LOA
Columbia 36 Mii ★
36.2 ft
Cape Dory 36
36.1 ft
Catalina 36 Mkii
36.3 ft
Lancer 36
36.2 ft
Peterson 36
36.1 ft
Tiburon 36
36.2 ft
LWL
Columbia 36 Mii ★
27.8 ft
Cape Dory 36
27.0 ft
Catalina 36 Mkii
31.0 ft
Lancer 36
29.0 ft
Peterson 36
31.5 ft
Tiburon 36
29.3 ft
Beam
Columbia 36 Mii ★
10.5 ft
Cape Dory 36
10.7 ft
Catalina 36 Mkii
12.0 ft
Lancer 36
11.8 ft
Peterson 36
10.5 ft
Tiburon 36
11.4 ft
Displacement
Columbia 36 Mii ★
13 lbs
Cape Dory 36
16 lbs
Catalina 36 Mkii
14 lbs
Lancer 36
10 lbs
Peterson 36
16 lbs
Tiburon 36
21 lbs
Ballast
Columbia 36 Mii ★
5 lbs
Cape Dory 36
6 lbs
Catalina 36 Mkii
6 lbs
Lancer 36
4 lbs
Peterson 36
6 lbs
Tiburon 36
7 lbs
Sail Area
Columbia 36 Mii ★
556 sq ft
Cape Dory 36
622 sq ft
Catalina 36 Mkii
625 sq ft
Lancer 36
558 sq ft
Peterson 36
Tiburon 36
Performance
PHRF Rating (lower = faster)
Columbia 36 Mii ★
Cape Dory 36
165 s/nm
Catalina 36 Mkii
144 s/nm
Lancer 36
131 s/nm
Peterson 36
Tiburon 36
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Columbia 36 Mii ★
16.0
Cape Dory 36
15.7
Catalina 36 Mkii
16.5
Lancer 36
18.7
Peterson 36
Tiburon 36
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Columbia 36 Mii ★
Cape Dory 36
37.6 %
Catalina 36 Mkii
40.3 %
Lancer 36
38.1 %
Peterson 36
37.5 %
Tiburon 36
33.3 %
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Columbia 36 Mii ★
29.4
Cape Dory 36
35.7
Catalina 36 Mkii
25.6
Lancer 36
19.6
Peterson 36
Tiburon 36
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Columbia 36 Mii ★
1.78
Cape Dory 36
1.69
Catalina 36 Mkii
1.95
Lancer 36
2.15
Peterson 36
Tiburon 36
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Columbia 36 Mii ★
Cape Dory 36
365
Catalina 36 Mkii
223
Lancer 36
192
Peterson 36
228
Tiburon 36
374
Hull Speed
Columbia 36 Mii ★
7.1 kts
Cape Dory 36
7.0 kts
Catalina 36 Mkii
7.5 kts
Lancer 36
7.2 kts
Peterson 36
Tiburon 36
Speed Number (higher = faster)
Columbia 36 Mii ★
1.9
Cape Dory 36
1.2
Catalina 36 Mkii
Lancer 36
3.0
Peterson 36
Tiburon 36
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