Avance Yachts 36

Sailboat 35′ 5″ Since 1980

Overview

Builder
Avance Yachts
Model
36
Type
Sailboat
Built
1980 on
Designer
Peter Norlin
Hull
Fin with rudder on skeg
Hull material
Fiberglass
Rig
Fractional Sloop

Dimensions

Length overall
35′ 5″ (10.79 m)
Waterline length
29′ 6″ (8.99 m)
Beam
9′ (2.74 m)
Displacement
11,000 lb (4,990 kg)
Ballast
5,720 lb (2,595 kg)

Sails and rig

Sail area
562 sq ft (52.2 m²)
I (foretriangle height)
39′ 5″ (12.02 m)
J (foretriangle base)
12′ 6″ (3.80 m)
P (mainsail luff)
44′ 7″ (13.60 m)
E (mainsail foot)
13′ 1″ (4.00 m)

Design ratios

Sail area / displacement
18.2

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

Displacement / length
191

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

Ballast ratio
52%

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

Capsize screening
1.62

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.