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Bandholm 35
Designer: Knud Olsen  ·  Builder: Bandholm (Den)  ·  First built: 1979
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About the Bandholm 35

Danish designer Knud Olsen created this well-balanced 35-footer for Bandholm Boats in 1979, establishing a reputation as a capable coastal cruiser with respectable sailing performance. The fin keel and skeg-hung rudder configuration provides excellent directional stability while maintaining good maneuverability in tight quarters, making it equally suited for harbor sailing and extended coastal passages. With a displacement of 12,787 pounds and substantial ballast ratio, this masthead sloop offers the stability and comfort expected from a serious cruising yacht. The moderate beam of 10.83 feet creates a comfortable interior without sacrificing sailing ability, while the 5.91-foot draft provides good windward performance. Her comfort ratio of 28.39 indicates motion characteristics well-suited for extended passages, though she's nimble enough for weekend sailing. The fiberglass construction typical of late 1970s Danish boatbuilding reflects solid engineering principles and durability. Her 6.93-knot hull speed suggests respectable performance under sail, while the 23-horsepower auxiliary engine provides adequate power for maneuvering and motoring in calm conditions. This design represents the era's focus on seaworthy family cruisers that could handle both coastal exploration and occasional offshore passages with confidence.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 34.84 ft / 10.62 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 26.71 ft / 8.14 m
Beam 10.83 ft / 3.30 m
Max Draft 5.91 ft / 1.80 m
Displacement 12,787.00 lb / 5,800 kg
Ballast 5,512.00 lb / 2,500 kg
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin with rudder on skeg
Rigging Type Masthead Sloop
Construction FG
Designer Knud Olsen
Builder Bandholm (DEN)
First Built 1979
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Performance Ratios
Ballast/Displacement Ballast to Displacement ratio shows what percentage of the boat's total weight is ballast. Higher values generally mean better initial stability and stiffer sail carrying.
30–35% — Typical cruiser35–45% — Stiff performance boatOver 45% — Racing oriented
43.11
Displacement/Length Displacement to Length ratio measures how heavy a boat is relative to its waterline length. Lower values mean a lighter, faster boat.
Under 100 — Ultralight racer100–200 — Light cruiser/racer200–300 — Moderate cruiser300–400 — Heavy cruiserOver 400 — Very heavy
299.57
Comfort Ratio Ted Brewer's Comfort Ratio predicts how comfortable a boat will feel in offshore conditions. Higher values mean a steadier, more comfortable motion in a seaway.
Under 20 — Uncomfortably rough20–30 — Acceptable coastal30–40 — Good offshore comfortOver 40 — Very comfortable offshore
28.39
Capsize Screening Formula The USHS Capsize Screening Formula estimates offshore capsize risk. Lower is safer — values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing.
Under 2.0 — Safe for offshore2.0–2.2 — Borderline offshoreOver 2.2 — Coastal use recommended
1.86
Hull Speed Hull Speed is the theoretical maximum speed of a displacement hull, calculated from waterline length. Most cruising sailboats reach this speed in moderate conditions. 6.93 kn
Pounds/Inch Immersion Pounds per Inch Immersion (PPI) tells you how much weight is needed to sink the boat one inch. Useful for calculating how additional gear and stores affect waterline. 1,033.59 pounds/inch
Engine & Accommodations
Engine Make Volvo Penta
Engine Model MD11/110S
Engine Type Deisel
Horsepower 23
Fuel Capacity 32 gals / 121 L
Water Capacity 32 gals / 121 L
How It Compares

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Dimensions
LOA
Bandholm 35 ★
34.8 ft
Baltic 35
34.8 ft
Malo 106
34.8 ft
Sadler 34
34.8 ft
LWL
Bandholm 35 ★
26.7 ft
Baltic 35
28.7 ft
Malo 106
28.2 ft
Sadler 34
27.8 ft
Beam
Bandholm 35 ★
10.8 ft
Baltic 35
11.5 ft
Malo 106
10.7 ft
Sadler 34
10.8 ft
Displacement
Bandholm 35 ★
12 lbs
Baltic 35
9 lbs
Malo 106
14 lbs
Sadler 34
12 lbs
Ballast
Bandholm 35 ★
5 lbs
Baltic 35
4 lbs
Malo 106
5 lbs
Sadler 34
5 lbs
Performance
PHRF Rating (lower = faster)
Bandholm 35 ★
Baltic 35
117 s/nm
Malo 106
Sadler 34
173 s/nm
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Bandholm 35 ★
43.1 %
Baltic 35
42.0 %
Malo 106
37.9 %
Sadler 34
39.1 %
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Bandholm 35 ★
28.4
Baltic 35
Malo 106
Sadler 34
28.0
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Bandholm 35 ★
1.86
Baltic 35
Malo 106
Sadler 34
1.84
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Bandholm 35 ★
299
Baltic 35
187
Malo 106
Sadler 34
265
Hull Speed
Bandholm 35 ★
6.9 kts
Baltic 35
Malo 106
Sadler 34
7.1 kts
Speed Number (higher = faster)
Bandholm 35 ★
Baltic 35
Malo 106
1.8
Sadler 34
1.8
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