Cartwright 36

Sailboat 36′ Since 1977

Overview

Model
Cartwright 36
Type
Sailboat
Built
1977 on
Designer
Jerry Cartwright
Hull
Long Keel
Hull material
Fiberglass
Rig
Cutter

Dimensions

Length overall
36′ (10.97 m)
Waterline length
27′ 8″ (8.44 m)
Beam
10′ 1″ (3.08 m)
Displacement
17,150 lb (7,779 kg)
Ballast
7,500 lb (3,402 kg)

Sails and rig

Sail area
648 sq ft (60.2 m²)
I (foretriangle height)
43′ (13.11 m)
J (foretriangle base)
16′ (4.88 m)
P (mainsail luff)
38′ (11.58 m)
E (mainsail foot)
14′ 10″ (4.51 m)

Design ratios

Sail area / displacement
15.6

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

Displacement / length
360

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

Ballast ratio
44%

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

Capsize screening
1.57

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.