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Heritage 35
Designer: Mccurdy & Rhodes  ·  Builder: Heritage Yacht Builders Co. Ltd. (Can)  ·  First built: 1974
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About the Heritage 35

Built during the 1980s by Heritage Yachts, this 35-footer represents a classic approach to coastal cruising and recreational sailing. Heritage Yachts developed a reputation for producing well-built, traditionally styled sailboats that emphasized seaworthiness and comfort over cutting-edge performance. The Heritage 35 features a moderate displacement hull with lines that favor stability and ease of handling rather than pure speed. Her design reflects the cruising boat philosophy of the era, with a focus on creating a capable vessel for weekend getaways and extended coastal passages. The boat's proportions suggest good interior volume for her size, making her suitable for couples or small families seeking comfortable accommodations. While not designed as a racing machine, the Heritage 35 offers respectable sailing performance for cruising applications. Her traditional underbody and moderate sail plan make her forgiving to handle and well-suited to sailors who prioritize comfort and predictability over maximum speed. The boat's construction quality and thoughtful design details have helped many examples remain in service decades after their launch, testament to Heritage Yachts' commitment to building boats meant to last. Today, the Heritage 35 appeals to sailors seeking a classic cruising boat with proven seaworthiness.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 35.08 ft / 10.69 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 26.62 ft / 8.11 m
Beam 10.17 ft / 3.10 m
Max Draft 5.50 ft / 1.68 m
Displacement 13,700.00 lb / 6,214 kg
Ballast 6,250.00 lb / 2,835 kg
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin with rudder on skeg
Rigging Type Masthead Sloop
Construction FG
Designer McCurdy & Rhodes
Builder Heritage Yacht Builders Co. Ltd. (CAN)
First Built 1974
Last Built 1977
Number Built 14
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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
162
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
45.62
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
324.23
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. 5.8 pounds/inch
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 15.59
J (Foretriangle Base) 14.30 ft / 4.36 m
P (Mainsail Luff) 556.00 ft² / 51.65 m²
E (Mainsail Foot) Westerbeke
Engine & Accommodations
Fuel Capacity 40 gals / 151 L
Water Capacity 125 gals / 473 L
How It Compares

vs. Cal 35 Cruise, Ct 35, Santana 35

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Dimensions
LOA
Heritage 35 ★
35.1 ft
Cal 35 Cruise
35.1 ft
Ct 35
35.0 ft
Santana 35
35.0 ft
LWL
Heritage 35 ★
26.6 ft
Cal 35 Cruise
28.8 ft
Ct 35
26.8 ft
Santana 35
26.5 ft
Beam
Heritage 35 ★
10.2 ft
Cal 35 Cruise
11.0 ft
Ct 35
11.2 ft
Santana 35
11.9 ft
Displacement
Heritage 35 ★
13 lbs
Cal 35 Cruise
15 lbs
Ct 35
16 lbs
Santana 35
8 lbs
Ballast
Heritage 35 ★
6 lbs
Cal 35 Cruise
5 lbs
Ct 35
5 lbs
Santana 35
3 lbs
Sail Area
Heritage 35 ★
Cal 35 Cruise
546 sq ft
Ct 35
483 sq ft
Santana 35
550 sq ft
Performance
PHRF Rating (lower = faster)
Heritage 35 ★
162 s/nm
Cal 35 Cruise
168 s/nm
Ct 35
198 s/nm
Santana 35
120 s/nm
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Heritage 35 ★
Cal 35 Cruise
14.4
Ct 35
11.8
Santana 35
21.2
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Heritage 35 ★
45.6 %
Cal 35 Cruise
33.3 %
Ct 35
Santana 35
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Heritage 35 ★
Cal 35 Cruise
31.0
Ct 35
35.9
Santana 35
16.7
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Heritage 35 ★
Cal 35 Cruise
1.79
Ct 35
1.74
Santana 35
2.34
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Heritage 35 ★
324
Cal 35 Cruise
281
Ct 35
Santana 35
Hull Speed
Heritage 35 ★
Cal 35 Cruise
7.2 kts
Ct 35
6.9 kts
Santana 35
6.9 kts
Speed Number (higher = faster)
Heritage 35 ★
Cal 35 Cruise
1.7
Ct 35
0.9
Santana 35
3.1
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