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Ganbare 35
Designer: Doug Peterson  ·  Builder: Cooper Boatworks Ltd./Martin Yachts(Can)  ·  First built: 1973
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About the Ganbare 35

With limited specifications available, the Ganbare 35 represents a lesser-documented sailboat design that appears in various boating databases and marinas, though detailed information remains scarce. Based on its 35-foot length designation, this vessel likely falls into the mid-size cruising sailboat category, suitable for coastal sailing and potentially longer passages with proper preparation. The Ganbare name, meaning "do your best" or "hang in there" in Japanese, suggests either Japanese design origins or an owner's cultural connection, though the boat's actual design heritage remains unclear without comprehensive documentation. This size range typically indicates a boat capable of accommodating a small crew for extended sailing adventures while maintaining manageable handling characteristics. Given the limited available data, prospective buyers should exercise extra diligence when researching this model. The scarcity of readily accessible specifications, performance data, and owner reviews means potential purchasers will need to rely heavily on individual boat surveys, hands-on inspection, and consultation with marine professionals familiar with the specific vessel in question. This makes each Ganbare 35 evaluation more dependent on the individual boat's condition and maintenance history rather than established model reputation.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 35.40 ft / 10.79 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 28.50 ft / 8.69 m
Beam 11.25 ft / 3.43 m
Max Draft 6.25 ft / 1.91 m
Displacement 13,200.00 lb / 5,987 kg
Ballast 6,500.00 lb / 2,948 kg
Ballast Type Lead
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin w/spade rudder
Rigging Type Masthead Sloop
Construction FG
Designer Doug Peterson
Builder Cooper Boatworks Ltd./Martin Yachts(CAN)
First Built 1973
Number Built 35
Related Sailboats ["J/35" · "Cc 35 2" · "Ericson 35 3" · "Cal 36" · "Hughes 35"]
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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
111
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
49.24
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
254.56
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. 6.87 pounds/inch
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 17.16
J (Foretriangle Base) 15.30 ft / 4.66 m
P (Mainsail Luff) 597.00 ft² / 55.46 m²
E (Mainsail Foot) Farymann
Engine & Accommodations
Horsepower 12
Fuel Capacity 20 gals / 76 L
Water Capacity 24 gals / 91 L
How It Compares

vs. Cal 36, Cc 35 2, Ericson 35 3

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Dimensions
LOA
Ganbare 35 ★
35.4 ft
Cal 36
35.5 ft
Cc 35 2
35.5 ft
Ericson 35 3
35.5 ft
LWL
Ganbare 35 ★
28.5 ft
Cal 36
27.0 ft
Cc 35 2
30.3 ft
Ericson 35 3
28.9 ft
Beam
Ganbare 35 ★
11.3 ft
Cal 36
10.3 ft
Cc 35 2
10.6 ft
Ericson 35 3
11.3 ft
Displacement
Ganbare 35 ★
13 lbs
Cal 36
11 lbs
Cc 35 2
13 lbs
Ericson 35 3
13 lbs
Ballast
Ganbare 35 ★
6 lbs
Cal 36
4 lbs
Cc 35 2
5 lbs
Ericson 35 3
5 lbs
Sail Area
Ganbare 35 ★
Cal 36
600 sq ft
Cc 35 2
629 sq ft
Ericson 35 3
597 sq ft
Performance
PHRF Rating (lower = faster)
Ganbare 35 ★
111 s/nm
Cal 36
150 s/nm
Cc 35 2
Ericson 35 3
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Ganbare 35 ★
Cal 36
19.2
Cc 35 2
17.6
Ericson 35 3
17.3
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Ganbare 35 ★
49.2 %
Cal 36
40.2 %
Cc 35 2
40.7 %
Ericson 35 3
40.0 %
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Ganbare 35 ★
Cal 36
26.1
Cc 35 2
29.0
Ericson 35 3
25.7
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Ganbare 35 ★
Cal 36
1.85
Cc 35 2
1.76
Ericson 35 3
1.93
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Ganbare 35 ★
254
Cal 36
254
Cc 35 2
222
Ericson 35 3
241
Hull Speed
Ganbare 35 ★
Cal 36
7.0 kts
Cc 35 2
7.4 kts
Ericson 35 3
7.2 kts
Speed Number (higher = faster)
Ganbare 35 ★
Cal 36
2.3
Cc 35 2
2.5
Ericson 35 3
2.3
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