Seaglass/Bowman Yachts Bowman 36

Sailboat 36′ Since 1970

Overview

Builder
Seaglass/Bowman Yachts
Model
Bowman 36
Type
Sailboat
Built
1970 on
Designer
Holman & Pye
Hull
Long Keel
Hull material
Fiberglass
Rig
Masthead Ketch

Dimensions

Length overall
36′ (10.97 m)
Waterline length
26′ 8″ (8.14 m)
Beam
11′ 4″ (3.44 m)
Displacement
19,500 lb (8,845 kg)

Sails and rig

Sail area
572 sq ft (53.2 m²)
I (foretriangle height)
42′ (12.80 m)
J (foretriangle base)
14′ 4″ (4.36 m)
P (mainsail luff)
35′ 6″ (10.82 m)
E (mainsail foot)
14′ 2″ (4.33 m)

Design ratios

Sail area / displacement
12.6

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

Displacement / length
457

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

Capsize screening
1.68

Under 2 is generally considered better for offshore use.

More details

Ballast Type
Iron
Construction
FG

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