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Clearwater 36
Designer: Craig Walters/Sean Fawcett  ·  Builder: Holby Marine (Usa)  ·  First built: 1993
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About the Clearwater 36

Designed by Craig Walters and Sean Fawcett, this 36-footer emerged from Holby Marine in 1993 as a well-balanced coastal cruiser with admirable sailing characteristics. The Clearwater 36 features a modern fin keel and spade rudder configuration that delivers responsive handling and decent upwind performance, making it suitable for both weekend coastal adventures and extended cruising. With a displacement of 11,750 pounds and 4,500 pounds of ballast, this fiberglass sloop strikes a nice balance between stability and performance. The masthead rig carries 647 square feet of sail area, providing adequate power for light to moderate conditions while remaining manageable for a small crew. Her 29.67-foot waterline length contributes to a theoretical hull speed of 7.30 knots, typical for this size range. The boat's comfort ratio of 22.63 suggests a motion that leans toward the livelier side, making her more suitable for sailors who prioritize sailing performance over ultimate comfort at anchor. Her capsize screening formula rating of 2 indicates good stability characteristics for coastal and offshore work. The Clearwater 36 represents solid value for sailors seeking a capable mid-sized cruiser with pleasant sailing manners and reasonable accommodations for extended voyaging.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 36.25 ft / 11.05 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 29.67 ft / 9.04 m
Beam 11.33 ft / 3.45 m
Max Draft 6.30 ft / 1.92 m
Displacement 11,750.00 lb / 5,330 kg
Ballast 4,500.00 lb / 2,041 kg
Ballast Type Lead
Sail Area (Reported) 647.00 ft² / 60.11 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin w/spade rudder
Rigging Type Masthead Sloop
Construction FG
Designer Craig Walters/Sean Fawcett
Builder Holby Marine (USA)
First Built 1993
Related Sailboats ["Sabre 362" · "Catalina 36 Mkii" · "Cc 110" · "Dufour Classic 36" · "Dehler 36 Db"]
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Performance Ratios
PHRF Rating PHRF (Performance Handicap Racing Fleet) is a national racing handicap measured in seconds per nautical mile. Lower values indicate faster boats. Ratings are sourced from US Sailing's national database (median across 60+ regional fleets).
Under 0 — Ultralight racer0–90 — Performance racer90–150 — Cruiser/racer150–210 — Typical cruiserOver 210 — Heavy/slow cruiser
 126
SA/Displacement Sail Area to Displacement ratio measures how much sail power a boat has relative to its weight. Higher values mean more performance and speed.
Under 14 — Heavy cruiser, slow14–18 — Cruising sailboat18–22 — Cruiser/racerOver 22 — Performance racer
 20.1
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
 38.3
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
 200.83
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
 22.63
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
 2
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. 7.30 kn
S# (Speed Number) The Speed Number (S#) is a quick performance index. Higher values indicate a faster, more powerful design relative to its size.
Under 3.0 — Slow cruiser3.0–5.0 — Average cruiser5.0–7.0 — Performance cruiserOver 7.0 — Racer
 3.04
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. 1,201.14 pounds/inch
SA/Displacement (Calc) Calculated Sail Area to Displacement ratio using actual measured sail dimensions rather than reported values. More precise than the reported SA/Disp figure. 20.1
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 48.00 ft / 14.63 m
J (Foretriangle Base) 13.33 ft / 4.06 m
P (Mainsail Luff) 42.67 ft / 13.01 m
E (Mainsail Foot) 15.33 ft / 4.67 m
SA Fore 319.92 ft² / 29.72 m²
SA Main 327.07 ft² / 30.39 m²
SA Total (100%) 646.99 ft² / 60.11 m²
Est. Forestay Length 49.82 ft / 15.19 m
Engine & Accommodations
Engine Make Yanmar
Engine Type Diesel
Fuel Capacity 36 gals / 136 L
Water Capacity 70 gals / 265 L
How It Compares

vs. Catalina 36 Mkii, Cc 110, Dufour Classic 36

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Dimensions
LOA
Clearwater 36 ★
36.3 ft
Catalina 36 Mkii
36.3 ft
Cc 110
36.3 ft
Dufour Classic 36
36.3 ft
LWL
Clearwater 36 ★
29.7 ft
Catalina 36 Mkii
31.0 ft
Cc 110
31.5 ft
Dufour Classic 36
30.1 ft
Beam
Clearwater 36 ★
11.3 ft
Catalina 36 Mkii
12.0 ft
Cc 110
12.0 ft
Dufour Classic 36
12.3 ft
Displacement
Clearwater 36 ★
11 lbs
Catalina 36 Mkii
14 lbs
Cc 110
10 lbs
Dufour Classic 36
13 lbs
Ballast
Clearwater 36 ★
4 lbs
Catalina 36 Mkii
6 lbs
Cc 110
4 lbs
Dufour Classic 36
3 lbs
Sail Area
Clearwater 36 ★
647 sq ft
Catalina 36 Mkii
625 sq ft
Cc 110
706 sq ft
Dufour Classic 36
—
Performance
PHRF Rating (lower = faster)
Clearwater 36 ★
126 s/nm
Catalina 36 Mkii
144 s/nm
Cc 110
—
Dufour Classic 36
—
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Clearwater 36 ★
20.1
Catalina 36 Mkii
16.5
Cc 110
23.1
Dufour Classic 36
—
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Clearwater 36 ★
38.3 %
Catalina 36 Mkii
40.3 %
Cc 110
—
Dufour Classic 36
27.0 %
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Clearwater 36 ★
22.6
Catalina 36 Mkii
25.6
Cc 110
18.7
Dufour Classic 36
—
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Clearwater 36 ★
2.00
Catalina 36 Mkii
1.95
Cc 110
2.17
Dufour Classic 36
—
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Clearwater 36 ★
200
Catalina 36 Mkii
223
Cc 110
—
Dufour Classic 36
214
Hull Speed
Clearwater 36 ★
7.3 kts
Catalina 36 Mkii
7.5 kts
Cc 110
7.5 kts
Dufour Classic 36
—
Speed Number (higher = faster)
Clearwater 36 ★
3.0
Catalina 36 Mkii
—
Cc 110
4.1
Dufour Classic 36
—
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