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Holiday 36
Designer: Sparkman & Stephens  ·  Builder: Holiday Boats ( Phi)  ·  First built: 1984
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About the Holiday 36

Despite limited specifications being readily available, this 36-foot sailboat represents an interesting entry in the mid-sized cruising sailboat market. The Holiday 36 appears to have been designed with coastal cruising and weekend sailing in mind, offering a comfortable platform for sailors seeking a balance between performance and livability. Given its size and era, the Holiday 36 likely features a moderate displacement hull form typical of cruising sailboats from its generation. The 36-foot length suggests adequate interior volume for extended cruising while remaining manageable for a small crew or even single-handed sailing in favorable conditions. Boats of this size and type typically excel at coastal cruising and short offshore passages, providing enough stability and interior space for comfortable multi-day adventures without the complexity and expense of larger offshore cruisers. The Holiday name suggests a focus on recreational sailing rather than racing performance. While detailed specifications remain elusive, the Holiday 36 would appeal to sailors looking for a capable coastal cruiser that offers good value in the used boat market. Potential buyers should conduct thorough surveys given the limited available documentation about build quality and construction details.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 35.50 ft / 10.82 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 29.25 ft / 8.92 m
Beam 11.50 ft / 3.51 m
Max Draft 6.67 ft / 2.03 m
Displacement 12,800.00 lb / 5,806 kg
Ballast 5,490.00 lb / 2,490 kg
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin w/spade rudder
Rigging Type Fractional Sloop
Construction FG
Designer Sparkman & Stephens
Builder Holiday Boats ( PHI)
First Built 1984
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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
42.89
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
228.34
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. 7.21 pounds/inch
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 21.13
P (Mainsail Luff) 720.00 ft² / 66.89 m²
E (Mainsail Foot) 228.34
How It Compares

vs. Ericson 35 3, Hunter 355 Legend, Mirage 35

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Dimensions
LOA
Holiday 36 ★
35.5 ft
Ericson 35 3
35.5 ft
Hunter 355 Legend
35.6 ft
Mirage 35
35.5 ft
LWL
Holiday 36 ★
29.3 ft
Ericson 35 3
28.9 ft
Hunter 355 Legend
29.8 ft
Mirage 35
26.8 ft
Beam
Holiday 36 ★
11.5 ft
Ericson 35 3
11.3 ft
Hunter 355 Legend
11.8 ft
Mirage 35
11.7 ft
Displacement
Holiday 36 ★
12 lbs
Ericson 35 3
13 lbs
Hunter 355 Legend
13 lbs
Mirage 35
10 lbs
Ballast
Holiday 36 ★
5 lbs
Ericson 35 3
5 lbs
Hunter 355 Legend
4 lbs
Mirage 35
3 lbs
Sail Area
Holiday 36 ★
Ericson 35 3
597 sq ft
Hunter 355 Legend
569 sq ft
Mirage 35
Performance
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Holiday 36 ★
Ericson 35 3
17.3
Hunter 355 Legend
16.5
Mirage 35
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Holiday 36 ★
42.9 %
Ericson 35 3
40.0 %
Hunter 355 Legend
36.9 %
Mirage 35
35.0 %
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Holiday 36 ★
Ericson 35 3
25.7
Hunter 355 Legend
24.0
Mirage 35
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Holiday 36 ★
Ericson 35 3
1.93
Hunter 355 Legend
2.00
Mirage 35
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Holiday 36 ★
228
Ericson 35 3
241
Hunter 355 Legend
220
Mirage 35
233
Hull Speed
Holiday 36 ★
Ericson 35 3
7.2 kts
Hunter 355 Legend
7.3 kts
Mirage 35
Speed Number (higher = faster)
Holiday 36 ★
Ericson 35 3
2.3
Hunter 355 Legend
2.4
Mirage 35
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