The Heritage 35 is designed for cruising comfort rather than racing.
Hull Speed
The theoretical displacement-mode speed limit — determined by waterline length, not engine or sail power.
6.9 kts
A displacement hull pushes a bow wave whose speed is limited by the waterline length.
With a waterline of 26.6′, the Heritage 35 tops out around 6.9 knots in displacement mode — after that, the bow wave outruns the hull and resistance climbs steeply.
1.34 × √26.6′ LWL = 6.9 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
162s/nm
Typical cruiser — designed for comfort and ease, not podium finishes.
Ballast / Displacement
45.6%
Race-oriented ballast ratio — very stiff and powerful.
Displacement / Length
324
Moderate-heavy — carries provisions well, deliberate in light air.
Hull Speed
6.9kts
Pounds/Inch Immersion
6lbs
Weight needed to sink the hull one inch — loading sensitivity.
PHRF Fleet Position
Where the Heritage 35 sits on the PHRF handicap spectrum — lower numbers mean faster boats.
Santana 35
Niagara 35
Heritage 35
Typical cruiser — designed for comfort and ease, not podium finishes.
Cal 35 Cruise
Ct 35
How It Compares
Side-by-side with the boats most often cross-shopped against the Heritage 35.
| Heritage 35 | Cal 35 Cruise | Cc 36R | Ct 35 | Niagara 35 | Santana 35 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||||||
| LOA | 35.1 | 35.1 | 35.1 | 35.0 | 35.1 | 35.0 |
| LWL | 26.6 | 28.8 | 30.5 | 26.8 | 26.7 | 26.5 |
| Beam | 10.2 | 11.0 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.4 | 11.9 |
| Displacement | 13 | 15 | 12 | 16 | 14 | 8 |
| Ballast | 6 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 3 |
| Sail Area | — | 546 | 632 | 483 | — | 550 |
| Performance | ||||||
| PHRF | 162 | 168 | — | 198 | 156 | 120 |
| SA/Disp | — | 14.4 | 18.6 | 11.8 | — | 21.2 |
| Bal/Disp | 45.6 | 33.3 | 47.5 | 31.4 | 39.3 | — |
| Comfort | — | 31.0 | 24.8 | 35.9 | — | 16.7 |
| Capsize | — | 1.79 | 1.92 | 1.74 | — | 2.34 |
| Hull Speed | — | 7.2 | 7.4 | 6.9 | — | 6.9 |