524:, Darrell Nicholson wrote, "For better or worse, the Columbia 8.7 is modern in appearance, with a very straight sheer, pronounced forward overhang, and no overhang aft. The stern is decidedly unusual, with an exaggerated wineglass section transom. This reduces the apparent size of the back end of the boat, which would otherwise look very ungainly since beam is carried well aft. From an aesthetic point of view, you either like the stern or you don't ... Because of her excellent balance under sail and relative stability, the boat would make a good entry-level coastal cruiser, even for relatively inexperienced sailors."
517:, Pat Sturgeon wrote, "Alan Payne was somewhat ahead of his time when he designed this hull shape. The unique wine glass transom and flat sheer was a look that people tended to either love or hate, and the 10-foot beam, carried well aft, was a design feature that didn't become popular until the mid-eighties. But the Hughes' acquisition paid off, and the 8.7's debut at the Toronto Dockside show in 1979 was a big hit. Buyers found it was one of the few boats to offer over six feet of head room in a boat less than 30 feet in length."
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385:, who continued production of completed boats and kits until 1986 when Hughes Boatworks Inc. was re-formed and took over production once again. Production ended about 1987 with 380 boats completed. The Hughes plant was destroyed by fire in 1991 and the company wound up.
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505:of 6.45 kn (11.95 km/h).
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