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Creekmore 36
Designer: Ray Creekmore  ·  Builder: Various  ·  First built: 1960
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About the Creekmore 36

Designed by Ray Creekmore in 1960, this 36-footer represents early fiberglass construction during sailing's transition from wood to modern materials. Built by various manufacturers over the years, the design showcases classic proportions with a 30-foot waterline and substantial 7-foot draft that provides excellent stability and upwind performance. The boat's keel/centerboard configuration offers versatility for both deep water sailing and shallow anchorages, while the masthead sloop rig delivers straightforward sail handling. With 14,000 pounds of displacement and 5,000 pounds of ballast, this design prioritizes seaworthiness over pure speed, making it well-suited for serious coastal cruising and offshore passages. The comfort ratio of 33.13 indicates a motion that favors stability over quick response to waves, while the capsize screening value of 1.61 suggests good stability characteristics for extended cruising. These numbers point to a boat designed for covering miles safely rather than winning races. The Creekmore 36's hull speed potential of 7.34 knots provides respectable passage-making ability. This design appeals to sailors seeking a traditional feel with proven seaworthiness, though finding examples may require patience given the varied production history across multiple builders.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 36.00 ft / 10.97 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 30.00 ft / 9.14 m
Beam 9.67 ft / 2.95 m
Max Draft 7.00 ft / 2.13 m
Min Draft 4.00 ft / 1.22 m
Displacement 14,000.00 lb / 6,350 kg
Ballast 5,000.00 lb / 2,268 kg
Ballast Type Lead
Design & Construction
Hull Type Keel/Cbrd.
Rigging Type Masthead Sloop
Construction FG
Designer Ray Creekmore
Builder Various
First Built 1960
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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
183
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
35.71
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
231.48
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
33.13
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
1.61
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. 7.34 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. 1,036.56 pounds/inch
How It Compares

vs. Bayfield 36, Cape George 36, Catalina 36 Mkii, Morgan 36 46, Princess 36 Allied

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Dimensions
LOA
Creekmore 36 ★
36.0 ft
Bayfield 36
36.0 ft
Cape George 36
36.0 ft
Catalina 36 Mkii
36.3 ft
Morgan 36 46
36.0 ft
Princess 36 Allied
36.0 ft
LWL
Creekmore 36 ★
30.0 ft
Bayfield 36
30.5 ft
Cape George 36
31.5 ft
Catalina 36 Mkii
31.0 ft
Morgan 36 46
29.4 ft
Princess 36 Allied
27.5 ft
Beam
Creekmore 36 ★
9.7 ft
Bayfield 36
12.0 ft
Cape George 36
10.5 ft
Catalina 36 Mkii
12.0 ft
Morgan 36 46
11.8 ft
Princess 36 Allied
11.0 ft
Displacement
Creekmore 36 ★
14 lbs
Bayfield 36
18 lbs
Cape George 36
23 lbs
Catalina 36 Mkii
14 lbs
Morgan 36 46
11 lbs
Princess 36 Allied
14 lbs
Ballast
Creekmore 36 ★
5 lbs
Bayfield 36
6 lbs
Cape George 36
10 lbs
Catalina 36 Mkii
6 lbs
Morgan 36 46
4 lbs
Princess 36 Allied
5 lbs
Sail Area
Creekmore 36 ★
Bayfield 36
738 sq ft
Cape George 36
806 sq ft
Catalina 36 Mkii
625 sq ft
Morgan 36 46
622 sq ft
Princess 36 Allied
Performance
PHRF Rating (lower = faster)
Creekmore 36 ★
183 s/nm
Bayfield 36
192 s/nm
Cape George 36
180 s/nm
Catalina 36 Mkii
144 s/nm
Morgan 36 46
Princess 36 Allied
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Creekmore 36 ★
Bayfield 36
16.9
Cape George 36
15.9
Catalina 36 Mkii
16.5
Morgan 36 46
19.2
Princess 36 Allied
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Creekmore 36 ★
35.7 %
Bayfield 36
35.1 %
Cape George 36
45.1 %
Catalina 36 Mkii
40.3 %
Morgan 36 46
33.6 %
Princess 36 Allied
34.7 %
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Creekmore 36 ★
33.1
Bayfield 36
32.5
Cape George 36
47.8
Catalina 36 Mkii
25.6
Morgan 36 46
21.8
Princess 36 Allied
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Creekmore 36 ★
1.61
Bayfield 36
1.82
Cape George 36
1.47
Catalina 36 Mkii
1.95
Morgan 36 46
2.08
Princess 36 Allied
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Creekmore 36 ★
231
Bayfield 36
291
Cape George 36
332
Catalina 36 Mkii
223
Morgan 36 46
208
Princess 36 Allied
309
Hull Speed
Creekmore 36 ★
7.3 kts
Bayfield 36
7.4 kts
Cape George 36
7.5 kts
Catalina 36 Mkii
7.5 kts
Morgan 36 46
7.3 kts
Princess 36 Allied
Speed Number (higher = faster)
Creekmore 36 ★
Bayfield 36
1.9
Cape George 36
1.4
Catalina 36 Mkii
Morgan 36 46
2.8
Princess 36 Allied
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