The Columbia 38 is an American sailboat that was designed by Charles Morgan as racer-cruiser and first built in 1965.[1][2]

Columbia 38
Development
DesignerCharles Morgan
LocationUnited States
Year1965
No. built39
Builder(s)Columbia Yachts
NameColumbia 38
Boat
Displacement14,000 lb (6,350 kg)
Draft5.75 ft (1.75 m)
Hull
TypeMonohull
ConstructionFiberglass
LOA38.92 ft (11.86 m)
LWL25.75 ft (7.85 m)
Beam10.67 ft (3.25 m)
Engine typeUniversal Atomic 4 30 hp (22 kW) gasoline engine
Hull appendages
Keel/board typelong keel
Ballast6,400 lb (2,903 kg)
Rudder(s)internally-mounted spade-type rudder
Rig
Rig typeBermuda rig
I foretriangle height43.50 ft (13.26 m)
J foretriangle base16.00 ft (4.88 m)
P mainsail luff37.80 ft (11.52 m)
E mainsail foot16.00 ft (4.88 m)
Sails
SailplanMasthead sloop
Mainsail area302.40 sq ft (28.094 m2)
Jib/genoa area348.00 sq ft (32.330 m2)
Total sail area650.40 sq ft (60.424 m2)

The Columbia 38 is a development of the Columbia 40.[1][3][4]

Production

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The design was built by Columbia Yachts in the United States. The company completed 39 examples between 1965 and 1967.[1][5]

Design

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The Columbia 38 is a recreational keelboat, built predominantly of fiberglass, with wood trim. It has a masthead sloop rig, a spooned raked stem, a raised counter transom, an internally mounted spade-type rudder and a fixed modified long keel or optional short keel with a centerboard.[1]

The boat is fitted with a Universal Atomic 4 30 hp (22 kW) gasoline engine for docking and maneuvering. The fuel tank holds 25 U.S. gallons (95 L; 21 imp gal) and the fresh water tank also has a capacity of 25 U.S. gallons (95 L; 21 imp gal).[1]

The galley is located at the foot of the companionway steps on the port side and features a three-burner stove. The head is located forward on the port side, just aft of the bow "V"-berth and includes a privacy door. A hanging locker is provided opposite the head on the starboard side. Additional sleeping accommodation is found in the main cabin and includes the dinette table, which can be dropped to form a double berth, a single settee berth and an aft quarter berth.[1]

Variants

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Columbia 38
This model has a fixed modified long keel. It has a length overall of 38.92 ft (11.9 m), a waterline length of 25.75 ft (7.8 m), displaces 14,000 lb (6,350 kg) and carries 6,400 lb (2,903 kg) of ballast. The boat has a draft of 5.75 ft (1.75 m) with the standard keel.[1]
Columbia 38 CB
This model has a shoal draft modified long keel and a retractable centerboard. It has a length overall of 38.92 ft (11.9 m), a waterline length of 26.50 ft (8.1 m), displaces 16,500 lb (7,484 kg) and carries 5,400 lb (2,449 kg) of ballast. The boat has a draft of 8.92 ft (2.72 m) with the centerboard extended and 4.42 ft (1.35 m) with it retracted.[1]

See also

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Related development

Similar sailboats

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g h McArthur, Bruce (2019). "Columbia 38 sailboat". sailboatdata.com. Archived from the original on 25 November 2018. Retrieved 3 December 2019.
  2. ^ McArthur, Bruce (2019). "Charles Morgan". sailboatdata.com. Archived from the original on 25 November 2018. Retrieved 3 December 2019.
  3. ^ Columbia Yacht Owners Association. "Columbia 40 Specifications". columbia-yachts.com. Archived from the original on 20 May 2019. Retrieved 3 December 2019.
  4. ^ Columbia Yacht Owners Association. "Columbia 38 Specifications". columbia-yachts.com. Archived from the original on 12 May 2019. Retrieved 3 December 2019.
  5. ^ McArthur, Bruce (2019). "Columbia Yachts". sailboatdata.com. Archived from the original on 11 November 2019. Retrieved 3 December 2019.