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Intrepid 35
Designer: Mccurdy And Rhodes  ·  Builder: Heritage Yachts/Intrepid Yachts  ·  First built: 1983
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About the Intrepid 35

Designed as a capable coastal cruiser, this 35-footer represents solid American boatbuilding from an era when construction quality and seaworthiness were paramount considerations. The Intrepid 35 emerged during a period when manufacturers focused on creating versatile vessels that could handle both weekend coastal adventures and extended cruising with equal competence. Built with traditional fiberglass construction methods, the design emphasizes reliability over racing performance, making it an appealing choice for sailors seeking a dependable platform for coastal exploration and light offshore passages. The boat's moderate proportions suggest a balanced approach to sailing characteristics, likely offering steady handling in various conditions without being overly demanding for smaller crews. While detailed specifications remain limited, the Intrepid 35's reputation among owners points to a well-mannered vessel with adequate interior accommodations for its size class. The design appears to strike a practical balance between sailing performance and cruising comfort, characteristics that have helped maintain the model's appeal in the used boat market. For sailors considering this vessel, the Intrepid 35 represents an opportunity to own a straightforward cruising sailboat with the potential for both day sailing and extended coastal cruising adventures.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 35.00 ft / 10.67 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 27.25 ft / 8.31 m
Beam 10.10 ft / 3.08 m
Max Draft 5.60 ft / 1.71 m
Displacement 15,930.00 lb / 7,226 kg
Ballast 6,250.00 lb / 2,835 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 558.00 ft² / 51.84 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin with rudder on skeg
Rigging Type Masthead Sloop
Construction FG
Designer McCurdy and Rhodes
Builder Heritage Yachts/Intrepid Yachts
First Built 1983
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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
165
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
14.15
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
38.25
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
1.61
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. 7.0
S# (Speed Number) The Speed Number (S#) is a quick performance index. Higher values indicate a faster, more powerful design relative to its size.
Under 3.0 — Slow cruiser3.0–5.0 — Average cruiser5.0–7.0 — Performance cruiserOver 7.0 — Racer
1.21
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. 983.41
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 42.8
J (Foretriangle Base) 14.3
P (Mainsail Luff) 37.3
E (Mainsail Foot) 13.5
SA Fore 306.02
SA Main 251.78
How It Compares

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Dimensions
LOA
Intrepid 35 ★
35.0 ft
C&C 35
Hunter 35 Legend
35.0 ft
Oday 35
35.0 ft
LWL
Intrepid 35 ★
27.3 ft
C&C 35
Hunter 35 Legend
29.0 ft
Oday 35
28.8 ft
Beam
Intrepid 35 ★
10.1 ft
C&C 35
Hunter 35 Legend
12.0 ft
Oday 35
11.3 ft
Displacement
Intrepid 35 ★
15 lbs
C&C 35
Hunter 35 Legend
13 lbs
Oday 35
11 lbs
Ballast
Intrepid 35 ★
6 lbs
C&C 35
Hunter 35 Legend
5 lbs
Oday 35
4 lbs
Sail Area
Intrepid 35 ★
558 sq ft
C&C 35
Hunter 35 Legend
587 sq ft
Oday 35
524 sq ft
Performance
PHRF Rating (lower = faster)
Intrepid 35 ★
165 s/nm
C&C 35
126 s/nm
Hunter 35 Legend
147 s/nm
Oday 35
149 s/nm
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Intrepid 35 ★
14.2
C&C 35
Hunter 35 Legend
17.0
Oday 35
16.5
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Intrepid 35 ★
38.3
C&C 35
Hunter 35 Legend
Oday 35
23.1
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Intrepid 35 ★
1.61
C&C 35
Hunter 35 Legend
Oday 35
2.00
Hull Speed
Intrepid 35 ★
7.0 kts
C&C 35
Hunter 35 Legend
Oday 35
7.2 kts
Speed Number (higher = faster)
Intrepid 35 ★
1.2
C&C 35
Hunter 35 Legend
Oday 35
2.5
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