[kashmirsingh]

What is the general consensus regarding the design of 28' Columbia.
South African wanting to cruise Indian Ocean islands.

 

[roland693]

Try to obtain a copy of Good Old Boat magazine's review of the Columbia 28, some years back. I don't remember the details but it said something to the effect of, not a world girdler, but a comfortable coastal cruiser.

We sailed Lake Erie for a couple years with ours, in all kinds of weather as were learning and preparing to cruise full-time. We took 8 foot waves (very steep, too) occasionally and never felt out of control.

Based on our Columbia experience we purchased another larger boat (Coronado 41) built in the Columbia factory.

If/when we become CLOD's (cruisers living on dirt) we'd be happy to find another Columbia 28.

Roland693
S/V M'Lady Kathleen
Currently in Tyrrel Bay, Carriacou
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