The Columbia 7.6 is an American/Canadian trailerable sailboat that was designed by Australian Alan Payne as a cruiser and first built in 1976.
Consequently, the balance of qualities in the 7.6 retains the stability and controllability needed to give confidence and security in strong winds and rough seas, while the lines have been adjusted to suit smooth waters and light breezes.
A special characteristic of the boat is that the skeg hull form, adopted to contribute to good sailing performance, also provides an accessible location for an inboard engine, where it does not intrude into the cabin.
It has a masthead sloop rig, a raked stem an angled transom, a transom-hung rudder controlled by a tiller and a fixed fin keel.
The galley is located on the starboard side just forward of the companionway ladder is equipped with a two-burner stove and a sink.