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Coronado 35
Designer: William Tripp Jr.  ·  Builder: Coronado Yachts (Usa)  ·  First built: 1971
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About the Coronado 35

Built during the 1970s and early 1980s, this mid-sized cruiser represents Coronado Yachts' effort to create an affordable family sailboat for coastal exploration. The design emphasizes practical sailing characteristics over racing performance, making it well-suited for weekend coastal cruising and bay sailing adventures. Notable for its traditional lines and moderate proportions, the Coronado 35 features a solid fiberglass construction that has proven durable over the decades. The boat's design philosophy centers around comfortable accommodations and stable sailing characteristics rather than cutting-edge performance, appealing to sailors seeking a reliable platform for relaxed cruising. The interior layout typically maximizes living space within the 35-foot length, offering adequate headroom and berths for extended stays aboard. While not designed for serious offshore passages, the boat handles coastal waters with confidence and provides a forgiving sailing experience for crews of varying skill levels. Many examples remain active today, testament to the solid construction methods employed during the production years. For sailors seeking an affordable entry into mid-sized cruising, the Coronado 35 offers proven seaworthiness and comfortable accommodations, though prospective buyers should carefully evaluate each boat's condition given the fleet's advancing age.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 35.25 ft / 10.74 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 27.50 ft / 8.38 m
Beam 10.08 ft / 3.07 m
Max Draft 5.50 ft / 1.68 m
Displacement 13,000.00 lb / 5,897 kg
Ballast 4,700.00 lb / 2,132 kg
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin with rudder on skeg
Rigging Type Masthead Ketch
Construction FG
Designer William Tripp Jr.
Builder Coronado Yachts (USA)
First Built 1971
Last Built 1976
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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
36.15
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
279.06
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. 5.94 pounds/inch
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 13.19
J (Foretriangle Base) 13.80 ft / 4.21 m
P (Mainsail Luff) 454.00 ft² / 42.18 m²
E (Mainsail Foot) Palmer
Engine & Accommodations
Fuel Capacity 29 gals / 110 L
Water Capacity 29 gals / 110 L
How It Compares

vs. Columbia 107, Dufour 35, Nicholson 35 1

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Dimensions
LOA
Coronado 35 ★
35.3 ft
Columbia 107
35.2 ft
Dufour 35
35.3 ft
Nicholson 35 1
35.3 ft
LWL
Coronado 35 ★
27.5 ft
Columbia 107
26.6 ft
Dufour 35
27.8 ft
Nicholson 35 1
26.8 ft
Beam
Coronado 35 ★
10.1 ft
Columbia 107
11.3 ft
Dufour 35
11.3 ft
Nicholson 35 1
10.4 ft
Displacement
Coronado 35 ★
13 lbs
Columbia 107
13 lbs
Dufour 35
13 lbs
Nicholson 35 1
15 lbs
Ballast
Coronado 35 ★
4 lbs
Columbia 107
5 lbs
Dufour 35
5 lbs
Nicholson 35 1
7 lbs
Sail Area
Coronado 35 ★
Columbia 107
539 sq ft
Dufour 35
551 sq ft
Nicholson 35 1
698 sq ft
Performance
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Coronado 35 ★
Columbia 107
15.0
Dufour 35
15.3
Nicholson 35 1
17.9
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Coronado 35 ★
36.2 %
Columbia 107
Dufour 35
41.6 %
Nicholson 35 1
46.9 %
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Coronado 35 ★
Columbia 107
29.1
Dufour 35
28.2
Nicholson 35 1
36.4
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Coronado 35 ★
Columbia 107
1.89
Dufour 35
1.89
Nicholson 35 1
1.67
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Coronado 35 ★
279
Columbia 107
Dufour 35
287
Nicholson 35 1
365
Hull Speed
Coronado 35 ★
Columbia 107
6.9 kts
Dufour 35
7.1 kts
Nicholson 35 1
6.9 kts
Speed Number (higher = faster)
Coronado 35 ★
Columbia 107
1.4
Dufour 35
1.7
Nicholson 35 1
1.1
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