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The Columbia 43 Sailboat Specs & Key Performance Indicators

The Columbia 43 was designed by William Tripp Jr and built in the USA by Columbia Sailing Yachts. Her gentle sheer and flush deck make for a very attractive sailboat. From a purely aesthetic point of view, to me anyway - sailboat perfection.

Published Specification for the Columbia 43

Underwater Profile:  Fin Keel & Spade Rudder

Hull Material:  GRP

Length Overall:  43'3" (13.2 m)

Waterline Length:  32' 0" (9.8 m)

Beam:  12'4" (3.8 m)

Draft:  6' 11" (2.13 m)

Rig Type:  Masthead sloop, although 'Kailani' appears to have an inner forestay for a staysail or storm jib.

Displacement:  18,900 lb (9,769 kg)

Ballast:  22,000 lb (8,573 kg)

Designer:  William Tripp Jr

Builder:  Columbia Sailing Yachts (USA)

Year First Built:  1974

Number Built:  153

Owners Association:  Columbia Yacht Owners Association

Published Design Ratios for the Columbia 43 MkIII

1. Sail Area/Displacement Ratio:  18.2

2. Ballast/Displacement Ratio:  50.3

3. Displacement/Length Ratio:  257

4. Comfort Ratio:  29.1

5. Capsize Screening Formula:   1.9

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Summary Analysis of the Design Ratios for the Columbia 43

1. A Sail Area/Displacement Ratio of 18,2 suggests that the Columbia 43 will, in the right conditions, approach her maximum hull speed readily and satisfy the sailing performance expectations of most cruising sailors.

2. A Ballast/Displacement Ratio of 50.2 means that the Columbia 43 will stand up well to her canvas in a blow, helping her to power through the waves.

3. A Displacement/Length Ratio of 257, tells us the Columbia 43 is a moderate displacement cruiser, which means she'll carry all your cruising gear without it having a dramatic effect on her performance. Most of today's sailboats intended for offshore cruising fall into this displacement category.

4. Ted Brewer's Comfort Ratio of 29.1 suggests that crew comfort of a Columbia 43 in a seaway is similar to what you would associate with the motion of a moderate bluewater cruising boat - a predictable and acceptable motion for most seasoned sailors.

5. The Capsize Screening Formula (CSF) of 1.9 tells us that a Columbia 43 would be a safer choice of sailboat for an ocean passage than one with a CSF of more than 2.0. 

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What other versions of the Columbia 43 were built?

There were two main versions of the Columbia 43: the standard model and the centreboard model (Columbia 43 CB). The centreboard model had a retractable keel that reduced the draft from 6.5 feet to 4.5 feet, making it more suitable for shallow waters. There was also a MkIII version of the Columbia 43 that had a slightly longer hull, a taller mast and a lead-ballasted keel, but only a few of these were made.

What is the accommodation like in the Columbia 43?

The Columbia 43 has a spacious and comfortable interior that can sleep up to six people. The layout consists of a V-berth forward, followed by a head with a shower to port and a hanging locker to starboard, aft of which there are two further single berths. The main saloon has a galley with a stove, oven, sink and refrigerator to port and a U-shaped dinette to starboard that converts to a double berth.

What keel options are available for the Columbia 43?

The Columbia 43 has two keel options: a fixed fin keel or a centreboard keel. The fixed fin keel is made of iron and has a draft of 6.5 feet. It provides good stability and performance in deep water, but limits the access to shallow anchorages or marinas. The centreboard keel is made of fibreglass and has a draft of 4.5 feet when retracted and 8.5 feet when extended. It allows more versatility in sailing in different water depths, but adds some complexity and maintenance to the boat.

What is the Columbia 43 like to sail?

The Columbia 43 is a fast and agile boat that can handle well in various wind and sea conditions. It has a moderate-displacement hull that can plane in strong winds, but also has enough ballast to keep it stable and balanced in moderate winds. It has a responsive helm and good manoeuvrability, making it fun to sail both upwind and downwind. It can also perform well in races, especially in long-distance offshore events.

What is the average cost of a secondhand Columbia 43?

The average cost of a secondhand Columbia 43 depends on several factors, such as the year of manufacture, the condition of the boat, the equipment and upgrades installed, and the location of the boat. Based on some recent listings on YachtWorld, the price range for a used Columbia 43 can vary from $25,000 to $65,000 USD.

Is this boatbuilder still in business?

No, this boatbuilder is no longer in business. Columbia Yachts was founded in 1958 by Richard Valdes as Glas Laminates, producing fibreglass products such as camper shells and canoes. It later changed its name to Glass Marine Industries and then to Columbia Sailing Yachts in 1965. It became one of the largest sailboat manufacturers in the US in the late 1960s and early 1970s, producing models ranging from 20 to 57 feet. However, it faced financial and managerial problems in the mid-1970s and was sold to the Whittaker Marine Group, which also owned Coronado Yachts. The production of Columbia sailboats ceased in 1978, and the company was dissolved in 1980.

What other sailboats have been created by this designer?

This designer, William H. Tripp Jr., was a prolific and influential naval architect who created many sailboats for various boatbuilders, such as Hinckley, Pearson, Nautor's Swan, Baltic Yachts, and of course, Columbia Yachts. Some of his most famous designs include the Bermuda 40, the Columbia 50, the Swan 36, the Baltic 51, and the Tripp 47.

The above answers were drafted by sailboat-cruising.com using GPT-4 (OpenAI’s large-scale language-generation model) as a research assistant to develop source material; to the best of our knowledge,  we believe them to be accurate.

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Columbia 43 MIII

Columbia 43 MIII is a 43 ′ 9 ″ / 13.3 m monohull sailboat designed by William H. Tripp Jr. and built by Columbia Yachts starting in 1973.

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Auxilary power, accomodations, calculations.

The theoretical maximum speed that a displacement hull can move efficiently through the water is determined by it's waterline length and displacement. It may be unable to reach this speed if the boat is underpowered or heavily loaded, though it may exceed this speed given enough power. Read more.

Classic hull speed formula:

Hull Speed = 1.34 x √LWL

Max Speed/Length ratio = 8.26 ÷ Displacement/Length ratio .311 Hull Speed = Max Speed/Length ratio x √LWL

Sail Area / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the power of the sails relative to the weight of the boat. The higher the number, the higher the performance, but the harder the boat will be to handle. This ratio is a "non-dimensional" value that facilitates comparisons between boats of different types and sizes. Read more.

SA/D = SA ÷ (D ÷ 64) 2/3

• SA : Sail area in square feet, derived by adding the mainsail area to 100% of the foretriangle area (the lateral area above the deck between the mast and the forestay).
• D : Displacement in pounds.

Ballast / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the stability of a boat's hull that suggests how well a monohull will stand up to its sails. The ballast displacement ratio indicates how much of the weight of a boat is placed for maximum stability against capsizing and is an indicator of stiffness and resistance to capsize.

Ballast / Displacement * 100

Displacement / Length Ratio

A measure of the weight of the boat relative to it's length at the waterline. The higher a boat’s D/L ratio, the more easily it will carry a load and the more comfortable its motion will be. The lower a boat's ratio is, the less power it takes to drive the boat to its nominal hull speed or beyond. Read more.

D/L = (D ÷ 2240) ÷ (0.01 x LWL)³

• D: Displacement of the boat in pounds.
• LWL: Waterline length in feet

Comfort Ratio

This ratio assess how quickly and abruptly a boat’s hull reacts to waves in a significant seaway, these being the elements of a boat’s motion most likely to cause seasickness. Read more.

Comfort ratio = D ÷ (.65 x (.7 LWL + .3 LOA) x Beam 1.33 )

• D: Displacement of the boat in pounds
• LOA: Length overall in feet
• Beam: Width of boat at the widest point in feet

Capsize Screening Formula

This formula attempts to indicate whether a given boat might be too wide and light to readily right itself after being overturned in extreme conditions. Read more.

CSV = Beam ÷ ³√(D / 64)

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Columbia 43 cb

The columbia 43 cb is a 43.25ft masthead sloop designed by william tripp and built in fiberglass by columbia yachts between 1969 and 1974..

The Columbia 43 cb is a heavy sailboat which is slightly under powered. It is very stable / stiff and has an excellent righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a bluewater cruising boat. The fuel capacity is average. There is a short water supply range.

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Columbia 43 . Vessel has been well maintained and we've done a lot of upgrades. Cambria sails smoothly, fast and the expansive foredeck and roomy interior make her a blast with family and friends. Asking $36,000 and this is an amazing vessel for the money. Docked in Antioch, CA at New Bridge Marina. Contact Jeff for more info or to see the boat and cell/text preferred. We are motivated to sell! The URL for this page is 43 Added 21-Oct-2016 © 2001-2024 ./)   . . ./)   . . Choose the kind of boat Big boats Motor boats Rubber boats Sailing boats Sailing multihull boats Columbia Yachts Columbia 43 General Data Shipbuilder:, see also: boats for sale. Beneteau OCEANIS 440 Gibert Marine Gib'Sea 442 Velieri da corsa srl Manhattan 44 Elan Marine Elan Impression 434 JEANNEAU 43.3 SUN ODISSEY Overall length: Waterline length:, maximum beam:, straightening:, sail details mq. × You are using an outdated browser. Please upgrade your browser to improve your experience. 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From all at MAURIPRO, let's Go Sailing! Copyright © 2024 MAURIPRO Sailing LLC. Review of Columbia 43 Basic specs.. The hull is made of fibreglass. Generally, a hull made of fibreglass requires only a minimum of maintenance during the sailing season. The Columbia 43 has been built with different keel alternatives. CentreBoard One option is a centreboard keel. A centreboard keel is a pivoting lifting keel, allowing to sail both coastal and inland waters. The keel is made of lead. Compared with iron, lead has the advantage of being 44% heavier, which allows a smaller keel and hence less water resistance and higher speed. The boat can enter most marinas as the draft is just about 1.50 - 1.60 meter (4.92 - 5.22 ft) dependent on the load. See immersion rate below. Another option is a fin keel. The fin keel is the most common keel and provides splendid manoeuvrability. The downside is that it has less directional stability than a long keel. The keel is also made of lead. The boat can only enter major marinas as the draft is about 2.10 - 2.20 meter (6.89 - 7.19 ft) dependent on the load. See immersion rate below. Columbia 43 is typically equipped with a Palmer M-60 gasoline engine. Sailing characteristics This section covers widely used rules of thumb to describe the sailing characteristics. Please note that even though the calculations are correct, the interpretation of the results might not be valid for extreme boats. What is Theoretical Maximum Hull Speed? The theoretical maximal speed of a displacement boat of this length is 7.7 knots. The term "Theoretical Maximum Hull Speed" is widely used even though a boat can sail faster. The term shall be interpreted as above the theoretical speed a great additional power is necessary for a small gain in speed. The immersion rate is defined as the weight required to sink the boat a certain level. The immersion rate for Columbia 43 is about 249 kg/cm, alternatively 1398 lbs/inch. Meaning: if you load 249 kg cargo on the boat then it will sink 1 cm. Alternatively, if you load 1398 lbs cargo on the boat it will sink 1 inch. Sailing statistics This section is statistical comparison with similar boats of the same category. The basis of the following statistical computations is our unique database with more than 26,000 different boat types and 350,000 data points. What is L/B (Length Beam Ratio)? What is a Ballast Ratio? Maintenance When buying anti-fouling bottom paint, it's nice to know how much to buy. The surface of the wet bottom is about 51m 2 (548 ft 2 ). Based on this, your favourite maritime shop can tell you the quantity you need. Are your sails worn out? You might find your next sail here: Sails for Sale If you need to renew parts of your running rig and is not quite sure of the dimensions, you may find the estimates computed below useful. Usage Length Diameter Mainsail halyard 35.6 m (116.8 feet) 14 mm (0.55 inch) Jib/genoa halyard 35.6 m (116.8 feet) 14 mm (0.55 inch) Spinnaker halyard 35.6 m (116.8 feet) 14 mm (0.55 inch) Jib sheet 13.2 m (43.2 feet) 16 mm (5/8 inch) Genoa sheet 13.2 m (43.2 feet) 16 mm (5/8 inch) Mainsheet 32.9 m (108.0 feet) 16 mm (5/8 inch) Spinnaker sheet 29.0 m (95.1 feet) 16 mm (5/8 inch) Cunningham 4.6 m (15.0 feet) 14 mm (0.55 inch) Kickingstrap 9.1 m (30.0 feet) 14 mm (0.55 inch) Clew-outhaul 9.1 m (30.0 feet) 14 mm (0.55 inch) This section is reserved boat owner's modifications, improvements, etc. Here you might find (or contribute with) inspiration for your boat. Do you have changes/improvements you would like to share? Upload a photo and describe what you have done. We are always looking for new photos. If you can contribute with photos for Columbia 43 it would be a great help. If you have any comments to the review, improvement suggestions, or the like, feel free to contact us . Criticism helps us to improve. Visit our Popular Forums Monohull Sailboats Multihull Sailboats Powered Boats General Sailing Antares Yachts Fountaine Pajot Lagoon Catamarans Cruising Business Boat Classifieds General Classifieds Crew Positions Commercial Posts Vendor Spotlight Life Aboard a Boat Provisioning: Food & Drink Families, Kids, & Pets Afloat Recreation, Entertainment, & Fun Boat Ownership & Making a Living Liveaboard's Forum Seamanship, Navigation & Boat Handling Seamanship & Boat Handling Training, Licensing, & Certification Health, Safety, & Related Gear Rules of the Road, Regulations, & Red Tape Engineering & Systems Const. / Maint. / Refit Product / Service Reviews Electronics: Comms / AV Electrical: Batts / Gen / Solar Lithium Power Systems Engines & Propulsion Propellers & Drive Systems Plumbing / Fixtures Deck Hdw: Rigging / Sails Aux. Equipment & Dinghy Anchoring & Mooring Photo Categories Member Galleries Life Onboard Sailing in the Wind Power Boats Cruising Destinations Maint. & Boat Building Marine Life Scuba Diving & Divers General Photos Recent Photos Listing Categories African Cats view more » Crew Wanted Crew Available Enhance Your Account Meet the Mods Meet the Advisors Signup for The Daily Cruiser Email   > > Please support our sponsors and let them know you heard about their products on Cruisers Forums. 11-08-2009, 19:47   Boat: Columbia 43--Wa'a Nui 43 in Long Beach, CA and was interested to know of others who are familiar with these . A few items of question for me are: Any experiences with the keels, , rebolting etc? locker usage? Hotwater location? Soft ? location? Adding ? Relocating of panel to nav station? Palmer to install? How much hp is enough? ? Cruising? I know these are all very general questions and many different variables can apply. I'm not interested in "generalities" or "variables". Anyone who has specific experiences, knowledge or suggestions regarding the 43 is gratiously encouraged to reply, suggest and advise. I certainly appreciate your tried and true ideas and the trial and error that went into your gained knowledge! Thanks in advance and it's good to be back in Cruiser's Forum! Mike 12-08-2009, 10:24   Boat: (Cruiser Living On Dirt) locations: ➥ Justin has the Columbia literature and engineering drawings available : ➥ 12-08-2009, 17:13   Boat: Columbia 43--Wa'a Nui the harbor to see how other owners of my model have done things so I can do a minimum of this: 13-08-2009, 10:13   Boat: Pearson P39Hull#72 , however were without funds for same, so after severing the spar above the damage (corroded step...bad, for 12") & replacing the gap w/a laminated built up & Epoxied routed for a seat "block" at the base along w/freshly (& highly improved both grounding And weep holes for proper drainage) set spar back in place & new standing ...I can't speak to location of holding tank...it would probably be an aftermarket as most of these were built prior the requirement of same per COLREGS. bolts(& Nuts) are what they are...what did Your note? Are there problems? locker usage? Not sure of Your question? What do You think appropriate for quick/easy access in the cockpit? HW is usually located somewhere near the & connected to the via hose Soft Decks, no problem..."Git Rot" & depending on the amount of area determines how much You're going to need, along with how many syringes for same. Available at all Your local supplies stores. These , compliments of Columbia's selection of balsa for the are infamous for this malady. Just follow the directions & know it takes a while...the hotter & drier the better for application procedures. When done, they're stronger than original. (now completely "plastic" where the has actually penetrated & replaced the fibers of the former , then hardened). Adding referigeration? Seek out professionals, or check out adler-barbour & other suppliers on line. There ARE a few setups that come like Mobile home "package systems" & CAN be self installed if You're Very mechanically inclined (<buying a vessel of this age, demeanor & known problems tells me You must be). Relocation of panel is challenging for the most experienced of us, extremely depending on distance between where now and desired...not for the feint of heart...given the funds, I'd call in an expert; Palmer to Swap...OMG, YES, DEFINITELY Call the pros & shop , this requires a new , mounts, the engine of course, takes several days done right (glassing in new engine PROPERLY, shimming engine properly, etc. is an ART learned from experience...NOT for the 1 time, "I'm gonna Yank this and Stuff that" type. You need professional help on this 1; either a 4-107 or 4-108 (w/significant accessory loading...like that , HD , etc.) is more than sufficient for moving these vessels at ...keep in mind trim Matters Also...the 4-108 out weighs the Palmer by almost 2x?! ? By Yourself? With a significant other? 3 ? 3 & 2 cats? More detail needed, although the 1st two options would be the "life of Ryan", more than 2 ...you're getting in to some cramped quarters at the docks on rainy days...& dogs/cats don't ask for the car keys or college tuition..... his opinion of EVERYTHING that would need repair/replacement before considering heading seriously "out there". Congratulations on Your acquisition, they are nice boats, gr8 lines, keep an eye on that bearing, re-bed EVERYTHING Remotely close to, or "uphill, as in weeps Downward from those soft spots, get that GAS ENGINE out of the asap, and trust in a good surveyors . I wouldn't take on relocation of the Main Panel unless You simply Can't STAND it where presently located. It's a task under the best of circumstances. Check out the bottom of Your Foot for . Let me know what You see...a historic problem for these specific vessels/design flaw that can be repaired relatively easily & cost effectively. HTH, -Mick 13-08-2009, 11:50   Boat: Pacific Seacraft a Crealock 34 and I'd look at using Smiths penetrating instead of git . Nothing against git but the Smiths is just about the best thing since sliced bread. Not having seen the (and I am no expert surveyor!) I can't say whether injecting is the best way, with that big beautiful flush deck it may require more, even replacing some core. You bought a beauty! I love the flush decks and great 13-08-2009, 12:15   Boat: gulfstar ketch 41 Surya before varnishing not for deck soft spots (yet). 14-08-2009, 10:07   Boat: Pearson P39Hull#72 14-08-2009, 22:00   Boat: Columbia 43--Wa'a Nui ahead of me but she's a lovely lass and a one-owner lass at that! Make that two owners now. The one and only other owner cared for her annually with a , grinding, fairing, and . He apparently was a fanatic and removed the original Perkins 4107 and installed the smaller, lighter Palmer for the obvious weight advantage. It was an estate so I didn't get to speak with her "captain" or her "first mate" as I purchased her through a . It became apparent he was a "racer" when I found 22 bags of aboard and a "fanatic" when a gentleman on the (who's father raced the previous owner of my boat in his Columbia 43) recanted the story of him yanking the Perkins and putting in the Palmer. The boat had been in Long Beach her whole "commissioned" life and was well known as "Flame". Now she is Wa'a Nui and is going to make the transition from "racer" to "liveaboard cruiser". Solid , great , plenty of space and lots of "aloha" coming from you-know-who and she'll get to see more than just the bouys! Thankfully the mast step situation had been addressed and is sitting on an epoxy block. As to the holding tank, no doubt a custom job. I'm thinking about "doing as the French do" and installing a holding tank up high with a 2" discharge line straight down and out. I have the 50L (12 gal) tank and have the intention of installing it in the hanging locker of the sink. My only hesitation with that is it will be using up some great space to build in custom cabinetry(not wide enough to hang clothes well) and that the to the holding tank will be a 5' rise. Otherwise I'm fine with that location. I certainly am trying to avoid putting the stink under the v-berth. Cockpit lockers on this boat are exceptionally large. So much so, I've considered making one of them a workshop. With the cockpit seat up, I can stand comfortably in the locker and with built-in bench and cabinets could have a great workspace. Sounds crazy, I know, but where do you think he stored those 22 bags of sails!? I've been thinking about the instant hot water heater in lieu of 110v/Heat exchanger. Any experiences with the models? The thought of these seems to make perfect sense to me, so I don't understand why they are not the standard. The soggy deck is something I'm not unfamiliar with. I had a similar experience on my 32. In that case I drilled through to take a core sample and it was decidedly wet, so I re-cored the entire foredeck. I'd like to try to avoid that if at all possible. My intentions are to do the core sample, drill holes every 1/2" in the delaminated areas heat to dry and then inject penetrating epoxy. I would much rather go this than to scarf the skins and re-core. Refrigeration question centered around additional necessary for the box. If someone with a C43 did or did not add and to what effect? I have an Adler Barbour cold plate system I'm going to install, I was curious of others results in their installations. Electrical panel is presently in the and the nav station is forward. Seems to make more sense to have it all together and away from wet countertops. Certain to be a challenge but a worthwhile one I perceive. Perkins was the original and the engine mount holes are still visible, though filled in. I'm looking to locate another 4107 and V-drive if that is sufficient for this 22,000lb behemoth. My Mariner 32 had a 4107 in it and it was only 12,000 lbs. I did do at idle in calm water though. ; ) Shaft size, V-drive angle and ratio are my specific questions. I do love the flush decks, however I think mast pulpits (or sissy bars as my friends call them) are in order. My haven't complanied about all the extra space though! If I had 10,000 lbs of weights, I'd pursue casting a lead keel, but the was good so I'll just try an hold off on that compulsion. A here and a there and all will be well. Thanks for all your and and I'll be sure to keep everyone up-to-date with pics on progress. Send any other Columbia 43 owners my way if you come across them Keep The Rig Up, The Water Out and The Glasses Full! Mike 16-08-2009, 06:49   Boat: Pearson P39Hull#72 was SERIOUSLY overpowered. Idling at speed sure sounds cool (for the drag fans), however never getting the engine to it's sweet spot makes for some serious carbon buildup....wouldn't want to be behind You when You finally decided to rev' 'er up to a "Normal" cruising & traveling through that "smoke screen". I've seen everything from 36' 'ers to 45' 'ers w/107's...frankly it depends on how much wetted surface there is and hull shape/lines as much as weight. I'm certain if the 4/107 was in it originally it wasn't underpowered. Overpowered (like Your former Ericson) is just a waste. Your boat (in the water & from the waterline down) has sleek lines & like the ericson, won't ever go past hull speed short of being towed or down waves so it's Your call...both it & the 4/108 would/will be an easy install. I'm confused, did the V-Drive get "uninstalled"? I'd bet if so, his widow has both IT AND the 4/107 sitting in the garage, shop out back, somewhere. Sounds like he was the type to not part with anything! 22 , wow! Anything a little small, let me know, my rig's quite similar (on a 4' shorter boat LOA). Sails can always be cut down; You might want to consider either a lectrasan, or composting head if You need space and Hate the stink (who doesn't)? Make SURE there are weepholes at the base of the mast, they historically were probably where Your block is, and grounding I'm guessing the surveyor checked thoroughly for. ALL the Columbia's have MONSTER Lazarette's usually both aft and in the cockpit...we had a 24' & 26' that I could stuff both our in (when they were little) or 3 big sail bags; they were less than HALF Your boat! For that work"shop" just add a hook for that so You don't up in the dark, or stuck in there. More success faster with a boat in the water for the soft spot can be accomplished by an elevated tarp above the worst area(s) directing all moisture , including most of the dew settling in the mornings. If he was that much of a , deck covers of any type (SOP for liveaboards) were probably never pursued. You can jury rig something fairly easily. A propane Instant hot water heater is a GOOD idea, just note (like their 110v/220v counterparts) they really, REALLY Suck Down that propane when in use. Another concern is co1 (carbon monoxide)...You'll need to get a detector that alarms on both it and gas as well as an airtight (or topsides) tank locker that's vented Overboard/Outboard. Mast Pulpits? Good Idea, as well as strategically placed pad eyes and swaged wire between them for a "static line" right dow the centerline of the top. Perfect place to secure those jacklines/tethers in to. Run it all the way up to just aft of the pulpit/windlass servicing area. 1 more addition with dogs would be lifeline netting. There's a Columbia Owners Group on Yahoo, a "shout out" there may find You more connections and suggestions? HTH, -mick 12-02-2011, 14:03   Boat: 43' Columbia sloop-Rainbow (burried in snow in dry for the winter). The hot water heater is located behind the engine, under the cockpit floor. Best wat to get to it is through the Port Side Lasserette. Once inside, remove the pannel, and whola! can miss the water heater. 11-03-2014, 07:32   was to Ensanada, the Doc & Flame took PHRF honors. 1st PHRF to finish,first in class , among other awards. Flame only had 4-5 sail then, counting the main. Anyway if your interested in the I remember. 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