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Old 08-10-2011
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Originally Posted by ebreeden View Post
Sloop,
Bill Tripp was no slouch in design. My brother has a Tripp 45 (looks like the Columbia 50)that is very similar to your 43. Beautiful lines. I believe he is selling it. Cheers-
True he was very good, even one of the greats but I'd trade my Col. 43 for a First 42 in a heartbeat.
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Sailing for 40 years in the Pacific, Atlantic, Caribbean but mostly Georgia Straight.
Currently own a Columbia 43.
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