Description
Columbia 52 — Proven Bluewater Cruiser with Extensive Upgrades
The Columbia 52 is widely regarded as one of the most capable and respected offshore cruising sailboats of its generation. Built in 1975 during Columbia Yachts’ peak production years, this vessel reflects the yard’s commitment to robust fiberglass construction, impressive interior volume, and dependable bluewater performance.
With her long waterline, powerful hull form, and offshore-capable rig, the Columbia 52 delivers steady, confident motion at sea—ideal for passagemaking and extended cruising. Her size and design provide both the strength required for ocean crossings and the comfort expected of a true liveaboard yacht.
Below deck, the vessel offers generous accommodations including a spacious salon, functional galley, multiple private cabins, and abundant storage for extended voyages. The layout is well-suited for cruising couples, families, or sailors preparing for serious offshore travel.
This particular Columbia 52 benefits from significant upgrades, including new standing rigging (2019), modern navigation electronics, renewable energy systems, watermaker, auxiliary bow thruster, and self-steering windvane. Her equipment and sail inventory reflect a yacht prepared for long-range cruising with redundancy and reliability in mind.
Whether your plans include coastal cruising, island exploration, or offshore passagemaking, this Columbia 52 offers the capability, comfort, and pedigree to take you there safely and confidently.
Recent Upgrades and Improvements
2025
Full deck gelcoat restoration (white), three coats
2020–2021
Hydrovane windvane self-steering system with auxiliary tiller
Raymarine ST2000 tiller pilot (backup autopilot system)
New mainsail from PV Sailing, Puerto Vallarta
Additional smaller jib and light staysail
Winchmate self-tailing conversions (6 winches)
New headstay and bow pulpit (316 stainless steel)
Seawater Pro 17 GPH watermaker
Sideshift auxiliary bow thruster
Mack Pack mainsail cover and lazy jack system
Magnum 1200W inverter
Lofrans windlass motor (Kobra)
Boom brake with tackle
2019
Complete replacement of all standing rigging
Replacement of all running rigging
Electrical and Ground Tackle
Six SunPower 110W solar panels
Victron 150/60 MPPT charge controller
Rocna 40 kg anchor
250 ft of 3/8" chain
200 ft of 3/4" Samson line
Electronics
Garmin 743xsv chartplotter with integrated radar
Winches reconfigured for efficient single-handed operation
Sail Inventory
North Sails mainsail
2 oz symmetrical spinnaker
3.5 oz symmetrical spinnaker
Drifter with self-furler
Storm trysail
Jib #1 Yankee
Jib #2
Heavy staysail
Light staysail
22 ft carbon fiber spinnaker pole
Extensive inventory of spare lines, blocks, sail hardware, and rigging components
Galley and Systems
Three-burner propane stove with oven
Single sink with Whale foot pump
40-gallon stainless steel freshwater tank
Iceco VL60 refrigerator/freezer
Seawater Pro 17 GPH watermaker
Salon seating for 6–8
Propulsion and Mechanical
2006 Yanmar 3YM30 diesel engine (2,740 hours)
Kanzaki V-drive transmission (2006)
Dual 40-gallon fuel tanks (80 gallons total)
Included spare parts:
Starter
Alternator
Filters
Impellers
Accommodations
Spacious salon with navigation station and large chart table with nine drawers
Private aft cabin with queen-size berth, hanging locker, and shelving
Midship cabin with two bunks (currently used as gear storage)
Forepeak converted to large berth with sail storage below
Single head with electric macerator
Cockpit shower with propane on-demand hot water
Original custom cockpit enclosure for sun protection and privacy
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The Columbia 52 attracts a very specific buyer—when marketed right, they sell well because they’re true ocean boats.
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