1966 Columbia 40'

Going to sea on a 40-foot yacht is closer than you think. Call for 2024 survey! All offers considered. Make yours. One of 55 built the Columbia 40 is every foot an ocean cruising yacht at a fraction of the price.

Patience I is a Columbia 40, "A REAL YACHT," built in 1966 with a brand new survey from October 2024. Maintained to modern ABYC standards. Freshwater maker, repowered with Beta Marine freshwater cooled Diesel engine, repowered with lithium battery bank, dripless prop shaft seal, tons of electronics and solar, just to name a few. CALL EMILY/MELANIE.

This boat has successfully cruised to the Bahamas for the last 9 years. With cold drinks and ice, and a sea kindly nature. Boats of this caliber only 20 years newer and not as well built or designed are sold for double the asking price here. This boat is a deal. This is a real 40 foot yacht for less than the price of a new car. 

The Columbia 40 was designed to go to sea in comfort without sacrificing performance. Built in a bygone era of heavy fiberglass, by the insanely talented and prolific yacht designer Charles "Charley" Morgan. The cost of the engine alone holds as much weight as the vessel's sturdy ballast! 2018 vertical FRESH WATER COOLED Beta Marine Diesel engine. Lithium battery bank. A very affordable 40-foot boat that has been well maintained and upgraded. Full keel with manual centerboard. The boat is 100% self-sufficient. Freshwater maker. Sails from 1993 serviced 2023 in good condition. Autopilot serviced 2024. And more! 

This boat is on easy street and will only require routine maintenance and care. A reliable vessel. Great for first time cruiser's or those wanting to get their feet wet in larger yacht ownership for a much lower start up cost. Survey valued vessel at $40,000. Asking $35,000. ALL offers considered

This boat has class and stature. A timeless design and build that will take you effortlessly over the gulf stream every time. Make an offer. Sadly, the owner can no longer sail. Owned for nine years. All paperwork from entire boat history aboard including original builder's certificate. . 

This boat is meant to sail the seas and be back out there, not packed into the boatyard like a sardine. Ready to launch, sea trial, and cruise. Don't hesitate. Your dreams are closer than you think. Perfect for a jaunt over the gulf stream and your intro to cruising, or perfect for the Golden Globe Around the world race. 

The choice is yours. Make an offer. CALL EMILY/MELANIE

The factory sales brochure described the design goals, 'A real yacht designed to go to sea in comfort while giving top performance."

FROM THE SURVEY!

Beta Marine, Model: BETA25, Eng#:4JA3032, WOC:K39117, 3 cylinder, 25 H. P., vertical fresh water cooled, 4 cycle, marine diesel engine. Newly installed. The marine transmission, engine oil, coolant, transmission fluid and all related propulsion systems are new without pitting, metal wear or fatigue, pinking to the metals, galvanic or stray current corrosion or active fluid leaks throughout the cold-check visual inspection. The engine powerhead and block, air filter, oil fills, oil lines, dipsticks, oil pan, valve covers, spin-on fuel/oil filters, inline fuel filters,

pulleys, belt tensioner, exhaust, manifold, water pump, fuel pumps, oil lines, gaskets, returns, shut-off valves, hose clamps, seals, alternator, starter, conductors, harnesses, engine motor mounts, and grounding wires are in operative shape without noticeable wear. Engine oil, coolant and transmission fluids are in useful shape at suitable levels and not distinctively milky, watery, burnt or contaminated by noticeable metal wear, raw-water or fuel intrusion.

INVERTER INPUT VOLTS/AMPS:

Xantrex, model Pro Watt SW, Inverter, Model:600. Remote controller at galley. Inverter 120 VAC outlets in the saloon. Renogy model:R-INVT-PCL1-30111S, 3000 watts 12VDC Pure Sine Wave Inverter Charger with LCD Display. Renogy RMS-P2 wired remote control. Serviceable.

SOLAR POWER:

Solar panel photovoltaic module, GMA Solar TUV Nord 150 watts and HES PV HES-160-38P 160 watts on davit arch top. Cockpit FRP hard top Solar Land model:SLP085-12U 85 watts and Shell Solar 75 watts. Go Power Maximum digital 30 amp PWM Solar Controller. Renogy Wanderer Solar Charge Controller digital. Saloon offline two (2) Dmsolar 158 watts modules. Serviceable.

COMPASSES:

Danforth, Constellation, green glare glass, black with white lettering at helm pedestal binnacle and a Danforth forward saloon to starboard. Serviceable.

VHF:

Standard Horizon, model:Matrix AIS GX2100 and GPS HX890 portable. West Marine portable. NAV station. Powered up was not tested for strength of signal reception or transmission..

DEPTH SOUNDER:

Garmin, GNX 20 serial:3DQ003589, digital multi meter, depth sounder, was not powered up.

APPARENT WIND SPEED:

Garmin, GNX wind serial:4MG002661. serviceable.

ANTENNAS:

Masthead wind vane, VHF antenna and whisker pole. Radar reflector. Lowrance GPS dome array mount pushpit dinghy davit.

CHART PLOTTER:

Primary Garmin, GPS MAP 547 color chart plotter interface monitor. Interface with speed, depth sounder, temperature transducer. Back up Garmin 3206 cockpit. NAV station Lowrance, GlobalMAP 5200c, GPS, multi function interface. NMEA backbone integrated electronic. 

Desalination Water Maker system, 115 VAC Type SeaFlo pump and sea strainer. Monitoring at the electrical panel in saloon. In the state of winterized. Good.

MANUFACTURER:

There is one (1) Jabsco, electric raw water flush head, located forward saloon to port in the yacht.

M.S.D TYPE USCG SYSTEM:

Jabsco, 12 VDC macerator model:18590-2092, Yes, (Y-Valve sighted) and vent loop, Certification MSD U.S.C.G. Type III. One twenty (20) gallon Headhunter poly waste holding tank secured and plumbed properly forward saloon to port