Columbia 24 Contender - Sailboat Data & Rig Dimensions
| Rig Dimensions | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| I | 30.10 | 9.17 |
| J | 8.80 | 2.68 |
| P | 27.00 | 8.23 |
| E | 11.50 | 3.51 |
| PY | - | - |
| EY | - | - |
| ISP | 30.10 | 9.17 |
| JSP | 8.80 | 2.68 |
| Description | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Forestay Length | 8.8 | 2.7 |
| Sail Areas | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| 100% Jib Sail Area | 132.4 | 12.3 |
| Mainsail Area (Cruising) | 167.7 | 15.6 |
| 100% Jib + Main Sail Area | 300.1 | 27.9 |
| Cruising Spinnaker Sail Area (1.7) | 225.1 | 21 |
| Dimensions | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| LOA | 24.0 | 7.3 |
| LWL | 18.3 | 5.6 |
| Beam | 7.8 | 2.4 |
| Draft | N/A | N/A |
| Displacement | 3600 lbs. | 1633 kgs. |
| Ballast | 1600 lbs. | 726 kgs. |
| Ratios | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Sail Area / Displac. | 0.08 | 0.02 |
| Ballast / Displac. | 0.44 | 0.44 |
| Displac. / LOA | 150 | 223.7 |
| Construction | Information |
|---|---|
| Hull Type | Fin Keel |
| Rig Type | Masthead Sloop |
| Designer | Columbia/McGlasson |
| Builder | Columbia Yachts (USA) |
| Construction | FG |
| Ballast Type | Lead |
| First Build | 1963 |
| Last Build | 1968 |
| # Built | 330 |