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Friendship 35
Designer: Koos De Ridder  ·  Builder: Friendship Yachts (Nl)  ·  First built: 1080
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About the Friendship 35

Designed by renowned Dutch naval architect Koos De Ridder and built by Friendship Yachts in the Netherlands, this 35-footer represents European craftsmanship at its finest. With its fractional sloop rig and fin keel configuration paired with a spade rudder, the Friendship 35 offers responsive handling and solid sailing performance across various conditions. The boat's moderate displacement of 13,227 pounds strikes an appealing balance between stability and performance, while the substantial ballast ratio provides reassuring stiffness under sail. Her beam of 11.48 feet creates generous interior volume without compromising sailing characteristics, and the 6.23-foot draft delivers excellent upwind ability while still allowing access to most harbors. Built with fiberglass construction, the Friendship 35 exhibits the quality and attention to detail typical of Dutch yacht builders. The comfort ratio of 26.04 suggests a boat well-suited for extended coastal cruising and short offshore passages, offering a smooth motion in seaway conditions. Her capsize screening value of 1.95 indicates good stability characteristics for serious cruising applications. This design appeals to sailors seeking a well-balanced cruiser that doesn't sacrifice sailing performance for comfort, making it equally at home on weekend coastal adventures or longer passage-making endeavors.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 35.43 ft / 10.80 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 28.28 ft / 8.62 m
Beam 11.48 ft / 3.50 m
Max Draft 6.23 ft / 1.90 m
Displacement 13,227.74 lb / 6,000 kg
Ballast 5,511.56 lb / 2,500 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 771.77 ft² / 71.70 m²
Headroom 6.23 ft / 1.90 m
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin w/spade rudder
Rigging Type Fractional Sloop
Construction FG
Designer Koos de Ridder
Builder Friendship Yachts (NL)
First Built 1080
Associations International Friendship Club
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Performance Ratios
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
22.16
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
41.67
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
261.1
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
26.04
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
1.95
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. 7.13 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. 1,160.03 pounds/inch
Rig Dimensions
Mast Height (DWL) 52.49 ft / 16.00 m
How It Compares

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Dimensions
LOA
Friendship 35 ★
35.4 ft
Beneteau 343
35.5 ft
Catalina 350
35.5 ft
Regina 35
35.4 ft
LWL
Friendship 35 ★
28.3 ft
Beneteau 343
30.8 ft
Catalina 350
30.5 ft
Regina 35
31.2 ft
Beam
Friendship 35 ★
11.5 ft
Beneteau 343
11.4 ft
Catalina 350
12.5 ft
Regina 35
11.6 ft
Displacement
Friendship 35 ★
13 lbs
Beneteau 343
13 lbs
Catalina 350
13 lbs
Regina 35
14 lbs
Ballast
Friendship 35 ★
5 lbs
Beneteau 343
3 lbs
Catalina 350
5 lbs
Regina 35
5 lbs
Sail Area
Friendship 35 ★
771 sq ft
Beneteau 343
649 sq ft
Catalina 350
566 sq ft
Regina 35
731 sq ft
Performance
PHRF Rating (lower = faster)
Friendship 35 ★
Beneteau 343
150 s/nm
Catalina 350
147 s/nm
Regina 35
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Friendship 35 ★
22.2
Beneteau 343
18.4
Catalina 350
16.2
Regina 35
19.9
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Friendship 35 ★
41.7 %
Beneteau 343
25.3 %
Catalina 350
40.9 %
Regina 35
36.9 %
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Friendship 35 ★
26.0
Beneteau 343
25.2
Catalina 350
21.9
Regina 35
26.1
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Friendship 35 ★
1.95
Beneteau 343
1.92
Catalina 350
2.12
Regina 35
1.92
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Friendship 35 ★
261
Beneteau 343
204
Catalina 350
207
Regina 35
211
Hull Speed
Friendship 35 ★
7.1 kts
Beneteau 343
7.4 kts
Catalina 350
7.4 kts
Regina 35
7.5 kts
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