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Fantasia 35 Bingham
Designer: Bruce Bingham  ·  Builder: Tung Hwa Ind. Co. Ltd.(Taiwan)  ·  First built: 1976
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About the Fantasia 35 Bingham

Built during an era when performance cruising was gaining momentum, this 35-foot sailboat represents a thoughtful approach to blended sailing priorities. The Fantasia 35 Bingham emerged from a design philosophy that sought to balance comfortable cruising accommodations with respectable sailing performance, making it an intriguing option for sailors seeking versatility on the water. While detailed specifications remain elusive, the boat's proportions and design lineage suggest it was conceived for coastal cruising with occasional offshore capability. The hull form appears optimized for steady passage-making rather than pure racing speed, though the boat likely rewards skilled handling with satisfying performance in moderate conditions. What sets this model apart is its reputation for solid construction and practical layout, characteristics that have helped examples remain active in cruising fleets decades after production. The design strikes a chord with sailors who appreciate traditional sailing qualities wrapped in a package sized appropriately for small crews or couples. For prospective buyers researching mid-sized cruising sailboats, the Fantasia 35 Bingham represents an interesting alternative to more common production boats of its era, though the limited availability of documentation means careful inspection becomes particularly important during the evaluation process.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 34.50 ft / 10.52 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 27.50 ft / 8.38 m
Beam 11.00 ft / 3.35 m
Max Draft 4.67 ft / 1.42 m
Displacement 22,000.00 lb / 9,979 kg
Ballast 6,500.00 lb / 2,948 kg
Ballast Type Iron
Design & Construction
Hull Type Long Keel
Rigging Type Cutter
Construction FG
Designer Bruce Bingham
Builder Tung Hwa Ind. Co. Ltd.(TAIWAN)
First Built 1976
Number Built 78
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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
29.55
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
472.26
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. 6.48 pounds/inch
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 12.48
J (Foretriangle Base) 14.20 ft / 4.33 m
P (Mainsail Luff) 610.00 ft² / 56.67 m²
E (Mainsail Foot) Yanmar
Engine & Accommodations
Horsepower 33
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