The Cc 35 3 is well-powered with enough sail area to move in light air, with acceptable motion comfort for coastal passages.
Hull Speed
The theoretical displacement-mode speed limit — determined by waterline length, not engine or sail power.
A displacement hull pushes a bow wave whose speed is limited by the waterline length.
With a waterline of 28.0′, the Cc 35 3 tops out around 7.1 knots in displacement mode — after that, the bow wave outruns the hull and resistance climbs steeply.
1.34 × √28.0′ LWL = 7.1 kts
Performance Ratios
Racing handicap, sail-carrying power, stability and comfort — and what each one actually tells you about a day on the water.
SA / Displacement
18.8
Powerful cruiser/racer — quick in light air, reef early when it pipes up.
Ballast / Displacement
41.6%
Stiff enough to carry a big genoa comfortably into moderate breeze.
Displacement / Length
220
Moderate — a good balance of speed and load-carrying ability.
Comfort Ratio
22.4
Acceptable coastal comfort — fine for weekends, notice the chop offshore.
Capsize Screening
2.02
Above the 2.0 offshore threshold — best suited for coastal and protected waters.
Pounds/Inch Immersion
7lbs
Weight needed to sink the hull one inch — loading sensitivity.
Motion & Offshore Suitability
Two ratios that matter most when you're planning passages — how the boat feels in a seaway, and whether the hull geometry is suitable for open ocean.
Comfort Ratio
22.4
Acceptable coastal comfort — fine for weekends, notice the chop offshore.
Under 20 — Snappy, racing motion
20–30 — Acceptable coastal
30–40 — Good offshore comfort
Over 40 — Very comfortable offshore
Capsize Screening Formula
2.02
Above the 2.0 offshore threshold — best suited for coastal and protected waters.
Under 2.0 — Acceptable for offshore
Over 2.0 — Coastal / protected waters
PHRF Fleet Position
Where the Cc 35 3 sits on the PHRF handicap spectrum — lower numbers mean faster boats.
Racer 0–90
Cruiser/Racer 90–150
Cruiser 150–210
Jeanneau One Design 35
84s/nm
Irwin 34
171s/nm
Sadler 34
173s/nm
Estimated Speed by Wind
Rough boat speed estimates at different true wind speeds and points of sail — derived from hull speed, SA/D, and displacement, not measured polars.
| Point of Sail |
6 kts TWS |
10 kts TWS |
15 kts TWS |
20 kts TWS |
| Close-hauled40–50° |
3.0 |
3.8 |
4.2 |
4.4 |
| Close Reach60° |
3.6 |
4.5 |
5.1 |
5.3 |
| Beam Reach90° |
4.4 |
5.6 |
6.2 |
6.5 |
| Broad Reach120–135° |
4.1 |
5.1 |
5.7 |
6.0 |
| Run150–180° |
3.3 |
4.1 |
4.6 |
4.8 |
These are simplified estimates based on hull speed (7.1 kts),
SA/D (18.8), and empirical efficiency curves — not instrument-measured
polars. Real-world speed varies with sea state, bottom condition, sail trim, and current.
Speeds in gold approach hull speed;
bold gold means near or at hull speed.
Wind Range & Comfort Envelope
Estimated wind ranges for comfortable sailing on the Cc 35 3 — based on sail area, ballast, and displacement characteristics.
Ghost
Sweet Spot
Reef
Heavy
0–6 kts
6–20 kts
20–30 kts
30+ kts
Ghosting
0–6 kts
Light air, motor-sailing likely. Need patience and a light genoa.
Sweet Spot
6–20 kts
Comfortable under full sail. Best speed-to-comfort ratio.
Time to Reef
20–30 kts
Time to shorten sail. Reef the main, swap to a working jib.
Heavy Weather
30+ kts
Storm conditions. Storm jib or bare poles. Seek shelter if coastal.
How It Compares
Side-by-side with the boats most often cross-shopped against the Cc 35 3.
|
Cc 35 3 |
Hallberg Rassy 352 |
Irwin 34 |
Jeanneau One Design 35 |
Maxi 35 |
Sadler 34 |
| Dimensions |
| LOA |
34.7 |
34.8 |
34.6 |
34.8 |
34.8 |
34.8 |
| LWL |
28.0 |
28.6 |
27.3 |
29.7 |
27.9 |
27.8 |
| Beam |
11.2 |
11.1 |
11.3 |
11.5 |
10.7 |
10.8 |
| Displacement |
10 |
14 |
11 |
8 |
11 |
12 |
| Ballast |
4 |
6 |
4 |
2 |
5 |
5 |
| Sail Area |
573 |
600 |
544 |
588 |
495 |
496 |
| Performance |
| PHRF |
— |
— |
171 |
84 |
— |
173 |
| SA/Disp |
18.8 |
16.0 |
17.1 |
23.5 |
15.4 |
14.6 |
| Bal/Disp |
41.6 |
44.8 |
39.1 |
34.1 |
— |
39.1 |
| Comfort |
22.4 |
30.5 |
24.0 |
15.5 |
25.8 |
28.0 |
| Capsize |
2.02 |
1.81 |
2.00 |
2.29 |
1.88 |
1.84 |
| Hull Speed |
7.1 |
7.2 |
7.0 |
7.3 |
7.1 |
7.1 |