Aura Yachts, Inc. A35

Sailboat 35′ 6″ Since 1975

Overview

Builder
Aura Yachts, Inc.
Model
A35
Type
Sailboat
Built
1975 on
Designer
Sparkman & Stephens
Hull
Fin with rudder on skeg
Hull material
Fiberglass
Rig
Masthead Sloop

Dimensions

Length overall
35′ 6″ (10.82 m)
Waterline length
26′ (7.92 m)
Beam
11′ (3.35 m)
Displacement
12,000 lb (5,443 kg)
Ballast
5,400 lb (2,449 kg)

Sails and rig

Sail area
519 sq ft (48.2 m²)
I (foretriangle height)
42′ 7″ (12.98 m)
J (foretriangle base)
14′ 6″ (4.42 m)
P (mainsail luff)
37′ 10″ (11.52 m)
E (mainsail foot)
10′ 4″ (3.14 m)

Design ratios

Sail area / displacement
15.8

Power from the sails for the boat's weight. Under 16 is modest, 16–20 a typical cruiser, over 20 lively.

Displacement / length
305

How heavy the boat is for its waterline. Under 200 is light, 200–300 moderate, over 300 heavy.

Ballast ratio
45%

Share of the weight that is ballast. Higher generally means stiffer in a breeze.

Capsize screening
1.92

Under 2 is generally considered better for offshore use.

More details

Construction
FG

Data from Mauri Pro Sailboat Data. Check details with the builder before relying on them.