The Creekmore 36 is with a steady, comfortable ride offshore, designed for cruising comfort rather than racing.
Hull Speed
The theoretical displacement-mode speed limit — determined by waterline length, not engine or sail power.
7.3 kts
A displacement hull pushes a bow wave whose speed is limited by the waterline length.
With a waterline of 30.0′, the Creekmore 36 tops out around 7.3 knots in displacement mode — after that, the bow wave outruns the hull and resistance climbs steeply.
1.34 × √30.0′ LWL = 7.3 kts
Performance Ratios
Racing handicap, sail-carrying power, stability and comfort — and what each one actually tells you about a day on the water.
PHRF Rating
183s/nm
Typical cruiser — designed for comfort and ease, not podium finishes.
Ballast / Displacement
35.7%
Typical cruising ballast — balanced stability and motion underway.
Displacement / Length
231
Moderate — a good balance of speed and load-carrying ability.
Comfort Ratio
33.1
Good offshore comfort — steady enough for multi-day passages.
Capsize Screening
1.61
Below the 2.0 offshore threshold — acceptable for ocean passages.
Hull Speed
7.3kts
Pounds/Inch Immersion
1lbs
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
33.1
Good offshore comfort — steady enough for multi-day passages.
Under 20 — Snappy, racing motion
20–30 — Acceptable coastal
30–40 — Good offshore comfort
Over 40 — Very comfortable offshore
Capsize Screening Formula
1.61
Below the 2.0 offshore threshold — acceptable for ocean passages.
Under 2.0 — Acceptable for offshore
Over 2.0 — Coastal / protected waters
PHRF Fleet Position
Where the Creekmore 36 sits on the PHRF handicap spectrum — lower numbers mean faster boats.
Catalina 36 Mkii
Cape George 36
Creekmore 36
Typical cruiser — designed for comfort and ease, not podium finishes.
Bayfield 36
How It Compares
Side-by-side with the boats most often cross-shopped against the Creekmore 36.
| Creekmore 36 | Bayfield 36 | Cape George 36 | Catalina 36 Mkii | Morgan 36 46 | Princess 36 Allied | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||||||
| LOA | 36.0 | 36.0 | 36.0 | 36.3 | 36.0 | 36.0 |
| LWL | 30.0 | 30.5 | 31.5 | 31.0 | 29.4 | 27.5 |
| Beam | 9.7 | 12.0 | 10.5 | 12.0 | 11.8 | 11.0 |
| Displacement | 14 | 18 | 23 | 14 | 11 | 14 |
| Ballast | 5 | 6 | 10 | 6 | 4 | 5 |
| Sail Area | — | 738 | 806 | 625 | 622 | — |
| Performance | ||||||
| PHRF | 183 | 192 | 180 | 144 | — | — |
| SA/Disp | — | 16.9 | 15.9 | 16.5 | 19.2 | — |
| Bal/Disp | 35.7 | 35.1 | 45.1 | 40.3 | 33.6 | 34.7 |
| Comfort | 33.1 | 32.5 | 47.8 | 25.6 | 21.8 | — |
| Capsize | 1.61 | 1.82 | 1.47 | 1.95 | 2.08 | — |
| Hull Speed | 7.3 | 7.4 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.3 | — |