Columbia 8.7 - Sailboat Data & Rig Dimensions
| Rig Dimensions | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| I | 37.50 | 11.43 |
| J | 12.30 | 3.75 |
| P | 32.30 | 9.85 |
| E | 11.50 | 3.51 |
| PY | - | - |
| EY | - | - |
| ISP | 37.50 | 11.43 |
| JSP | 12.30 | 3.75 |
| Description | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Forestay Length | 12.3 | 3.7 |
| Sail Areas | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| 100% Jib Sail Area | 230.6 | 21.4 |
| Mainsail Area (Cruising) | 200.6 | 18.6 |
| 100% Jib + Main Sail Area | 431.2 | 40.1 |
| Cruising Spinnaker Sail Area (1.7) | 392.1 | 36.5 |
| Dimensions | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| LOA | 28.6 | 8.7 |
| LWL | 23.2 | 7.1 |
| Beam | 10.0 | 3.1 |
| Draft | N/A | N/A |
| Displacement | 8500 lbs. | 3856 kgs. |
| Ballast | 3500 lbs. | 1588 kgs. |
| Ratios | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Sail Area / Displac. | 0.05 | 0.01 |
| Ballast / Displac. | 0.41 | 0.41 |
| Displac. / LOA | 297.2 | 443.22 |
| Construction | Information |
|---|---|
| Hull Type | Fin with rudder on skeg |
| Rig Type | Masthead Sloop |
| Designer | Alan Payne |
| Builder | Columbia Yachts/ Hughes Boat Works |
| Construction | FG |
| Ballast Type | N/A |
| First Build | 1976 |
| Last Build | 1987 |
| # Built | 380 |