Abbott Boats 36
Sailboat
36′ 4″
Since 1985
Overview
- Builder
- Abbott Boats
- Model
- 36
- Type
- Sailboat
- Built
- 1985 on
- Designer
- Bill Abbott Sr.
- Hull
- Fin w/spade rudder
- Hull material
- FG Foam Core
- Rig
- Fractional Sloop
Dimensions
- Length overall
- 36′ 4″ (11.06 m)
- Waterline length
- 29′ (8.84 m)
- Beam
- 10′ (3.05 m)
- Displacement
- 10,000 lb (4,536 kg)
- Ballast
- 4,475 lb (2,030 kg)
Sails and rig
- Sail area
- 583 sq ft (54.2 m²)
- I (foretriangle height)
- 39′ 11″ (12.17 m)
- J (foretriangle base)
- 12′ 9″ (3.89 m)
- P (mainsail luff)
- 42′ (12.80 m)
- E (mainsail foot)
- 14′ 6″ (4.42 m)
Design ratios
- Sail area / displacement
- 20.1
- Displacement / length
- 183
- Ballast ratio
- 45%
- Capsize screening
- 1.86
Power from the sails for the boat's weight. Under 16 is modest, 16–20 a typical cruiser, over 20 lively.
How heavy the boat is for its waterline. Under 200 is light, 200–300 moderate, over 300 heavy.
Share of the weight that is ballast. Higher generally means stiffer in a breeze.
Under 2 is generally considered better for offshore use.
More details
- Ballast Type
- Lead
- Construction
- FG Foam Core
Data from Mauri Pro Sailboat Data. Check details with the builder before relying on them.