HUGHES-COLUMBIA 36

About the HUGHES-COLUMBIA 36

A well circulated and often modified design, sold under a number of different names including HUGHES 36 and CORONADO 35. Available as sloop or ketch. Rig dimensions and keel/rudder configuration varies considerably.

The Hughes-Columbia 36 is a William Tripp Jr. designed ketch built by Hughes Boat Works Ltd. in Canada, with production records indicating a build year of 1979. As a heavy-displacement vessel with a displacement of 15000.0 lb and a comfort ratio of 34.78, it is engineered for stability and seakeeping rather than high-speed planing.

Best for:

This boat is best suited for experienced coastal cruisers and those seeking a stable, comfortable platform for extended offshore passages, particularly given its masthead ketch rig and substantial ballast of 6300.0 lb.

Bluewater capability:

With a low capsize ratio of 1.65 and a high displacement-to-length ratio of 305.05, the Hughes-Columbia 36 demonstrates strong inherent stability and offshore suitability, making it a capable bluewater cruiser.

Comparables:

Comparable vessels include the Columbia 36 and other William Tripp designs from the late 1970s, such as the Columbia 34, due to their shared emphasis on heavy displacement, fin keels, and robust construction for bluewater cruising.