A Rugged Classic for the Right DIY Sailor | 1971 Columbia 39 | Full Tour
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They Don’t Build Sailboats Like This Anymore | Columbia 39 | Full Tour
The asking price for this 1971 Columbia 39?
Best reasonable offer.
And for the right sailor, that could make NAIAD a very interesting opportunity.
Designed by legendary American yacht designer Bill Tripp, the Columbia 39 comes from an era when fiberglass sailboats were often built with an eye toward strength, offshore capability, and longevity. More than 50 years later, NAIAD is still here — rugged, substantial, and looking for her next caretaker.
She needs some TLC. We’re not going to pretend otherwise.
CHAPTERS:
00:00 INTRO
00:50 Welcome the Columbia 39
02:23 Keel, Hull, & Topsides
07:28 Up On Deck
15:00 Below Deck!
17:10 The Perkins Diesel
21:03 The Head
23:34 Final Thoughts!
But underneath the projects is a classic Tripp design that has also benefited from a long list of upgrades and improvements during her current ownership.
Since purchasing NAIAD in 2015, her owner has tackled everything from tanks, ground tackle and deck paint to sails, running rigging, fuel systems, exhaust, batteries and drivetrain components.
Notable work includes:
• New mainsail and stack pack
• New jib
• Rebuilt Harken roller furler
• 200′ of G4 chain and Spade anchor
• Rebuilt manual anchor windlass
• New stainless steel prop shaft
• Rebuilt Max-Prop
• PYI PSS shaft seal
• New cutlass bearing and shaft coupling
• New fuel tank
• Rebuilt fuel injection pump
• Rebuilt starter and new solenoid
• New alternator
• New VHF, antenna and cable
• New propane solenoid, monitoring system and supply plumbing
• New stainless exhaust elbow and upgraded Vetus wet-exhaust system
• Two Group 31 Lifeline AGM house batteries plus starting battery
• New battery cables and isolation/parallel switching
• Composting head system
• New bottom paint for 2026
So no, she’s not a shiny new production boat.
She’s 55-year-old Bill Tripp-designed Columbia 39 with good bones, a lot of important work already behind her, some work still ahead of her — and a seller willing to entertain the best reasonable offer.
This week Canadian Ken gets the day off, while Green Mountain Josh makes his return to Maine. Which means he’s no longer Green Mountain Josh.
He’s Just Josh.
Join Tris and Just Josh aboard NAIAD as we take a full BoatFools look at this classic Columbia 39 and try to answer the question that realy matters:
Could this rugged old Bill Tripp design be the right boat for someone willing to give her a little TLC?
If you’re interested in NAIAD, contact us through BoatFools or you can contact the owner/seller here: [email protected]
See you next time!
– BoatFools Sailing Team
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They Don’t Build Sailboats Like This Anymore | Columbia 39 | Full Tour
The asking price for this 1971 Columbia 39?
Best reasonable offer.
And for the right sailor, that could make NAIAD a very interesting opportunity.
Designed by legendary American yacht designer Bill Tripp, the Columbia 39 comes from an era when fiberglass sailboats were often built with an eye toward strength, offshore capability, and longevity. More than 50 years later, NAIAD is still here — rugged, substantial, and looking for her next caretaker.
She needs some TLC. We're not going to pretend otherwise.
CHAPTERS:
00:00 INTRO
00:50 Welcome the Columbia 39
02:23 Keel, Hull, & Topsides
07:28 Up On Deck
15:00 Below Deck!
17:10 The Perkins Diesel
21:03 The Head
23:34 Final Thoughts!
But underneath the projects is a classic Tripp design that has also benefited from a long list of upgrades and improvements during her current ownership.
Since purchasing NAIAD in 2015, her owner has tackled everything from tanks, ground tackle and deck paint to sails, running rigging, fuel systems, exhaust, batteries and drivetrain components.
Notable work includes:
• New mainsail and stack pack
• New jib
• Rebuilt Harken roller furler
• 200' of G4 chain and Spade anchor
• Rebuilt manual anchor windlass
• New stainless steel prop shaft
• Rebuilt Max-Prop
• PYI PSS shaft seal
• New cutlass bearing and shaft coupling
• New fuel tank
• Rebuilt fuel injection pump
• Rebuilt starter and new solenoid
• New alternator
• New VHF, antenna and cable
• New propane solenoid, monitoring system and supply plumbing
• New stainless exhaust elbow and upgraded Vetus wet-exhaust system
• Two Group 31 Lifeline AGM house batteries plus starting battery
• New battery cables and isolation/parallel switching
• Composting head system
• New bottom paint for 2026
So no, she's not a shiny new production boat.
She's 55-year-old Bill Tripp-designed Columbia 39 with good bones, a lot of important work already behind her, some work still ahead of her — and a seller willing to entertain the best reasonable offer.
This week Canadian Ken gets the day off, while Green Mountain Josh makes his return to Maine. Which means he's no longer Green Mountain Josh.
He's Just Josh.
Join Tris and Just Josh aboard NAIAD as we take a full BoatFools look at this classic Columbia 39 and try to answer the question that realy matters:
Could this rugged old Bill Tripp design be the right boat for someone willing to give her a little TLC?
If you're interested in NAIAD, contact us through BoatFools or you can contact the owner/seller here: [email protected]
See you next time!
- BoatFools Sailing Team
Real boats, real people, real fun! Sailboats for the Rest of Us! We showcase affordable, well-loved classics that won’t break the bank. Join us for full boat tours, expert insights, and sailing adventures—all with a touch of humor.
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