The light displacement of the Columbia 43 affords considerable speed and agility, whilst the roomy, comfortable interior make 'BLACK FISH' the ideal sailboat for full-time liveaboard blue water sailors.
The 10' cushioned cockpit offers ample space for the helmsman and numerous guests beneath a solid frame sunbrella shade cloth, whilst a solid fiberglass bimini shields the companionway further forward.
The multilevel sky-lit saloon features a "U" shaped dining area with central table accross from a spacious, open-style port side galley. Bunk berths and a long settee in the forward, lower tier of the saloon offer comfortable living space as well as ample stowage.
The wide V berth in the main bow cabin is lined with neat, varnished dark wood shelving and cabinets, breezy and well lit beneath a sizeable overhead hatch.
Sold to her present owners by YBC. this beautiful yacht hits the market again in the best shape for many years. Hundreds of hours have been spent and considerable sums of money to bring 'BLACKFISH' into her present condition. Her main engine has been rebuilt to as new standards, a new dinghy, sails are in almost new condition... a very attractive listing.
Boat Name | BLACKFISH |
Location | Langkawi, Malaysia |
Year Launched | 1970 |
Registered | Poland |
Builder | Columbia Sailing Yachts, USA |
Designer | Bill Trip |
Keel Type | Fin |
Hull Material | Fiberglass |
LOA | 13.2 m |
Beam | 3.7 m |
Max Draft | 2.1 m |
Ballast | 4,309 kg |
Displacement | 8,573 kg |
Fuel Tank | 1 x 200 litres |
Water Tank | 1 x 200 litres |
Propeller Material | Bronze |
LOA | 43.31ft |
Max Draft | 6.89ft |
Beam | 12.14ft |
Fresh Water Tank | 1 X 52.83 Gal |
Fuel Tank | 1 X 52.83 Gal |
Engine Brand | Perkins |
Engine Model | 4107 |
Drive Type | Shaft Drive |
Total Power | 50 hp |
Single Berths: 2
Double Berths: 1
Cabins: 2
Heads: 1
Entering the interior down the shallow companionway steps you immediately feel the spaciousness. A small dinette to starboard doubles as the nav station. Moving forward the saloon has a pair of bunks to starboard and the owners cabin is full forward. The whole interior has been re painted.
Force 10 gimbaled oven with two burner stove, wide bench space and large stainless steel sink, with chest style refrigeration and storage space, as well as drawer compartments and sizeable hull side cabinets. The refrigeration on this yacht is huge and very efficient.
EchoTech watermaker 260 DML. This item is not presently in operation but is ready to re commission anytime.
Xantrex PROwatt SV2000 inverter, AirX Primus Wind generator.