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| Standard Equipment Includes Finest Deck and Sailing Hardware Available |
Less weight aloft means greater stability and a better sailing boat. The 40-foot mast and spreaders are made of carbon fiber to save weight and gain strength (the mast and spreaders weigh about 67 pounds). It is built for the Columbia 30 in New Zealand by Southern Spars, the premier builder of carbon fiber masts and suppliers of carbon rigs to the likes of many of the America 's Cup boats, Mari Cha IV, Alfa Romeo and Oracle Racing. Columbia Yachts' mantra of the right materials in the right places means that the custom boom with two integrated reef points is aluminum – the weight savings of a carbon fiber boom is insignificant at the height of the boom. And, the increased cost would mean an end price to the customer of a few thousand more dollars. That's money better spent elsewhere in the boat…or placed back into your pocket.
All standing and running rigging is carefully selected and custom-made to provide optimum performance, and includes a combination of hi-tech performance line, Spectra, Amsteel, stainless steel and the like.
Columbia Yachts contracts with the finest machinists available to construct the custom aluminum and stainless steel components on the boat. We use only the best metals and each machined part is a work of art. Welds are impeccable. Where possible, parts are milled out of solid metal (such as the keel head). Stanchions and pulpits are custom polished stainless steel. The stainless steel tiller meets Category 2 offshore racing requirements…meaning that rather than having to carry onboard a heavy, unwieldy “alternate steering system,” a simple spare rudder blade will do the job, saving valuable weight and space onboard.
Deck hardware is Lewmar, save for two Spinlock rope clutches mounted to the forward cockpit coamings for the bowsprit control line and the spinnaker tack line. The standard furling system is simple and reliable. A 22” round, low-profile Lewmar foredeck hatch gives easy access to the forward cabin and stored sails, as well as providing plenty of airflow through the cabin.
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| Lazarette: Life raft – life jackets, anchor, rode, etc. storage |
Engine Compartment with Yanmar diesel saildrive |
Many sportboats use an outboard motor, which sometimes is the only option. We chose an inboard Yanmar diesel saildrive for safety (the rugged Yanmar diesel is renowned for its reliability), convenience (no complicated engine mounting systems to cause leaks, and no outboard hanging over your transom) and efficiency (using around 1 quart of diesel per hour at 6.5 to 7 knots). For everyday use or overnight cruising, the inboard Yanmar diesel saildrive means you never have to think about the engine. If you're offshore, you know it will work when you need it to – that's peace of mind. The custom designed and fabricated Martec low-drag folding propeller means it won't slow you down while sailing.
The head is made by Jabsco, with a 9 gallon holding tank. The custom-fit cushions are made with Sunbrella fabrics. The sink uses a 9 gallon fresh water tank.
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