Columbia 8.3 - Sailboat Data & Rig Dimensions
| Rig Dimensions | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| I | 34.80 | 10.61 |
| J | 11.90 | 3.63 |
| P | 29.50 | 8.99 |
| E | 9.30 | 2.83 |
| PY | - | - |
| EY | - | - |
| ISP | 34.80 | 10.61 |
| JSP | 11.90 | 3.63 |
| Description | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Forestay Length | 11.9 | 3.6 |
| Sail Areas | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| 100% Jib Sail Area | 207.1 | 19.2 |
| Mainsail Area (Cruising) | 148.1 | 13.8 |
| 100% Jib + Main Sail Area | 355.2 | 33 |
| Cruising Spinnaker Sail Area (1.7) | 352 | 32.8 |
| Dimensions | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| LOA | 27.1 | 8.3 |
| LWL | 21.3 | 6.5 |
| Beam | 9.3 | 2.8 |
| Draft | N/A | N/A |
| Displacement | 7300 lbs. | 3311 kgs. |
| Ballast | 3100 lbs. | 1406 kgs. |
| Ratios | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Sail Area / Displac. | 0.05 | 0.01 |
| Ballast / Displac. | 0.42 | 0.42 |
| Displac. / LOA | 269.37 | 398.92 |
| Construction | Information |
|---|---|
| Hull Type | Fin w/spade rudder |
| Rig Type | Masthead Sloop |
| Designer | Alan Payne |
| Builder | Columbia Yachts/Hughes Boat Works |
| Construction | FG |
| Ballast Type | N/A |
| First Build | 1976 |
| Last Build | 1981 |
| # Built | 240 |