1975 Columbia 52

Description

The Columbia 52 stands as one of the most respected large‑format cruising sailboats of its era—an ocean‑capable yacht designed for sailors who value strength, comfort, and timeless lines. Built in 1975 during Columbia’s peak years, this 52‑footer reflects the yard’s commitment to robust fiberglass construction, generous interior volume, and dependable offshore performance.

With a long waterline, powerful hull form, and a rig designed for serious passagemaking, the Columbia 52 delivers the kind of steady, confident motion that offshore sailors appreciate. Below deck, the layout offers the spaciousness of a true liveaboard cruiser: a large salon, a functional galley, multiple private cabins, and abundant storage for extended voyages.

This particular vessel benefits from the classic Columbia pedigree—solidly built, impressively stable, and engineered to handle blue‑water conditions with ease. Whether you’re planning coastal cruising, island‑hopping, or a full circumnavigation, the Columbia 52 offers the size, capability, and character to take you there in comfort and style.

UPGRADES

2025 Gel Coat entire deck,(white) three coats.

2020/2021

Hydrovane windvane self steering, w/auxiliary tiller
Raymarine st2000 tiller pilot as auxiliary to existing Raymarine Autopilot
Main Sail, w/new sail from PV sailing in Puerto Vallarta
Smaller Jib, and lighter Staysail
Winchmate Self tailing conversion to 6 winches.
Headstay and bow pulpit (316 stainless steel)
Seawater Pro 17gph watermaker
Added Sideshift auxillary Bowthruster
Mack pack main sail cover/lazy jack system
Magnum 1200w Inverter
Lofrans windlass Motor (kobra)
BOOM Brake w/tackle

2019 replaced all standing rigging, as well as all running rigging.

6 solar panels (sunpower 110w) w/victron 150/60 charge controller
Rocna 40kg anchor with 250′ of 3/8 chain and 200′ of 3/4” samson line
Garmin 743xsv chartplotter/Radar combo
Several winches reconfigured to allow single handed operation.

SAIL INVENTORY

North sails mainsail
2oz symmetrical spinnaker
3.5 oz symmetrical spinnaker
Drifter, w/self furler
storm trysail
Jib #1 Yankee
Jib #2
Heavy staysail
Light staysail
22′ carbon fiber spinnaker pole
Many spare’s, extra lines, a myriad of extra blocks, sail parts, tackle, winch hardware, general deck/block

GALLEY

3 burner propane stove w/oven
Single sink w/whale foot pump
40 gallon ss water tank
Iceco Fridge/Freezer VL60
SeawaterPro 17 gph watermaker
Salon seating for 6-8

PROPULSION

2006 Yanmar 3ym30 diesel engine (2740 hrs)
2006 kanzaki Vdrive transmission
40 gallon tanks x 2 (80 total)

Replacement parts, engine starter, alternator, filters, impellers

ACCOMODATIONS

Large chart table w/9 drawers
Aft cabin w/queen size bunk, hanging closet, ample shelf storage
Midship cabin w/ 2 bunks (we use as gear locker)
Forepeak converted to Large Bunk, sail storage underneath
Single Head w/electric macerator
Shower is in cockpit enclosure, propane on demand hot water.
Original custom cockpit enclosure for sun protection, as well as privacy.

Propulsion