Bénéteau 361

Sailboat 36′ 5″ Since 1999

Overview

Builder
Bénéteau
Model
361
Type
Sailboat
Built
1999 on
Designer
Berret/Racoupeau
Hull
Fin w/bulb & spade rudder
Hull material
Fiberglass
Rig
Masthead Sloop

Dimensions

Length overall
36′ 5″ (11.09 m)
Waterline length
31′ 1″ (9.48 m)
Beam
12′ 6″ (3.81 m)
Displacement
13,349 lb (6,055 kg)
Ballast
4,156 lb (1,885 kg)

Sails and rig

Sail area
614 sq ft (57.1 m²)
I (foretriangle height)
45′ 3″ (13.78 m)
J (foretriangle base)
13′ 11″ (4.25 m)
P (mainsail luff)
38′ 5″ (11.70 m)
E (mainsail foot)
14′ 5″ (4.40 m)

Design ratios

Sail area / displacement
17.5

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

Displacement / length
198

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

Ballast ratio
31%

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

Capsize screening
2.11

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.

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