[Surfmore]

Can anyone help me identify this type boat. She's about 32-34 feet and in San Diego.

 

[Surfmore]

She's around 32-34 feet.

 

[bobperry]

Not sure, maybe an obscure Columbia model.

 

[jameswilson29]

That's a Insolvency 2B sloop...

 

[Fstbttms]

Not sure, maybe an obscure Columbia model.

That was my gut reaction too.

 

[bobperry]

I don't recall Columbia breaking the cove stripe like that.

 

[krisscross]

Whatever she is, she is just gorgeous. Look at those curves and perky tight transom.

 

[rugosa]

Whatever she is, she is just gorgeous. Look at those curves and perky tight transom.

Ha, a transom man :laugher

 

[krisscross]

Ha, a transom man :laugher

Guilty as charged....

 

[capta]

Kinda looks like an Alden design. A baby Alden 50?

 

[SloopJonB]

It's a Columbia Constellation - a 39' - they only built 6 or so of them. It used the cabin top from the 50. Very good looking boat, like a miniature Col. 50.

http://sailboatdata.com/viewrecord.asp?class_id=1981

 

[smurphny]

Very similar to my A35 except for the aft-hung rudder which probably improves steering as well as the ability to snare pot warps and tendency to break off at the slightest provocation

 

[Surfmore]

Thanks SloopJonB,

Looks like you solved the mystery. I too think she is a very good looking boat. I'd sit at Shelter Island and admire her but never could figure this out.

Thanks Again!!!

Eric

 

[Surfmore]

BTW SloopJonB,

If you don't mind me asking how did you know? Do you have any experience sailing one?

Eric

 

[bobperry]

Yeah Jon, well done. I thought (I had a hunch) it was an obscure Columbia but I couldn't come up with the model anywhere. We're smart here when we put lour heads together.
I owe you a beer for that one.

 

[SloopJonB]

BTW SloopJonB,

If you don't mind me asking how did you know? Do you have any experience sailing one?

Eric

I had a Columbia 43 and got to know a lot about the various Columbias as a result.

I also love virtually all flush deck boats - it's probably my single favourite design aspect so I am more aware of them than most other boats.

I've never seen a Constellation in the flesh and am not likely to since they are so rare.

Check out Columbiasailingyachts - they have pics & info on them.

 

[christian.hess]

thats a nice boat...always thought the 50 was awesome too...too big for my budget but SOMEDAY...jajaja