1976 Sailcrafter Columbia 50

Huge price reduction! Was 75k! Buy now for 55k! Wow! Escape Covid19- Isolate at sea! 1976 Columbia 50’ staysail sloop in very good condition, built for heavy weather. Proven Bill Trip design that looks and performs as a sailboat should. Veteran of many adventures, including several trips north to Alaska and South to Mexico. Fiberglass hard dodger keeps the cockpit dry and warm, so you can sail in comfortable clothing.

But wait…there’s more!

New Beta 43hp diesel engine and transmission (only 41hrs)! Rigging replaced approximately 12 years ago and upgraded to Profurl furling and Harken self-tailing winches. Bags of sails, some new. All new interior! Last year we took everything down to the hull, including the bilge and overhead, where we repainted and replaced the insulation (yes, the boat is insulated). All new upholstery and bunk mattresses. What else? Oh yeah, all new plumbing, new tanks, pumps, new water heater. New led lighting. Plus more.

Boat is well equipped with all USGC safety requirements and everything needed to get underway. Emergency tiller and pump. New stereo! Vhf radio, depth sounder/speed. Functional and efficient galley with large freezer/ refer under the countertop. LPG Force 10, 3 burner stove and oven with broiler. 2 large battery banks. Charger and 3kw inverter (and engine has dual high output alternators). Carries 90 gallons of water in two tanks and 95 gallons of fuel.

Large head and shower. Electric toilet. Lots of bunk space, including a queen berth forward, single berth aft and a convertible salon which makes another queen and two bunk beds.

Offered for sale below cost by owners who wants to give someone a great deal! We already have another boat and don’t have time for this sweet girl anymore.

Buy direct-No broker fees.

Currently residing in San Diego’s very desirable Kona Kai Resort/Marina ($1000.monthly) on Shelter Island.

This is a fabulous deal! Priced to sell!- asking less than our investment and less than half of her true value.

Equipment: Looking for a sailor/s, we are trying to give her a good home with this super low, no hassle, buy it now, low price.

With the money you save, You can upgrade as you like. However, this turn-key vessel is well equipped with everything you need to get out and enjoy a day on the water.

Let it be said- Boating is expensive. It’s one of the 3Fs, Because if it Floats, Flies, or Fornicates, it’s probably cheaper to rent it.

Yet Marriage remains popular, with good reason, as do airplanes and boats. There’s just something about having your very own. And there are some very fine older boats, airplanes and even people that come from a place of quality rarely found today.

This vessel is one such gem, at an approachable price. Don’t let opportunity pass you by.