COLUMBIA 28-2
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 27.58 ft |
| LWL | 21.83 ft |
| Beam | 8.5 ft |
| Draft | 4.8 ft |
| Displacement | 6,800 lb |
| Ballast | 3,000.2 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 6.3 kn |
Rig & Sails
| Iforetriangle height | 34 ft |
| Jforetriangle base | 12 ft |
| Pmainsail luff | 27.33 ft |
| Emainsail foot | 11.33 ft |
| FLforestay | 12 ft |
| Mainsail | 371.2 sq ft |
| Jib (100%) | 204 sq ft |
| Spinnaker | 346.8 sq ft |
About the COLUMBIA 28-2
Besides a slightly different keel and sail plan than the earlier COLUMBIA 28, they are nearly the same. Also similar to CORONADO 28. Later available in 'kit' form as the SAILCRAFTER 28.
Direct variant of the COLUMBIA 28-2
Near-identical models — same hull, builder and designer, re-badged or lightly changed. Specs and owner-reported issues are typically shared across the group, so a sister model's page may carry detail this one doesn't.
Performance
Pricing
We don't have market pricing data for the COLUMBIA 28-2 yet. If you own one, help other buyers — what did you pay for it? Reports build a community price estimate over time.
Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 27.58ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
3 documented issues across 2 systems, documented on the near-identical sister model COLUMBIA 28. The COLUMBIA 28-2 shares its hull, rig and keel, so these findings apply.
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- ✓ All 3 specific issues — severity, symptoms & fixes (from sister model COLUMBIA 28, rig/keel differences flagged)
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