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Nordship 35
Designer: Elvstrom/Kjaeralf/Buchwald  ·  Builder: Nordship  ·  First built: 1995
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About the Nordship 35

Built under the Nordship name, the 35 is a Scandinavian-bred sailboat that carries the practical, seaworthy sensibility typical of boats designed for demanding northern European waters. While detailed specifications on this model are limited, its origins suggest a vessel well-suited to coastal and offshore sailing in challenging conditions, where reliability and solid construction take priority over flashy performance numbers. Nordship developed a reputation for building bluewater-capable cruisers with conservative, proven hull designs that inspire confidence in open water. Boats bearing this heritage tend to favor steady, predictable handling over outright speed, making them appealing to serious cruising sailors who value safety and comfort on longer passages. The 35-foot range places this boat in a versatile category — large enough for comfortable offshore voyaging with a small crew, yet manageable enough for a couple to handle shorthanded. If you're researching this model, tracking down original documentation or connecting with owners through sailing forums would be a worthwhile next step, as firsthand accounts can reveal the nuances of living with and sailing a Nordship 35 that specs alone cannot capture.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 34.45 ft / 10.50 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 26.90 ft / 8.20 m
Beam 11.48 ft / 3.50 m
Max Draft 5.25 ft / 1.60 m
Displacement 11,795.00 lb / 5,350 kg
Ballast 4,850.00 lb / 2,200 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 670.00 ft² / 62.25 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin w/spade rudder
Rigging Type Masthead Sloop
Construction FG
Designer Elvstrom/Kjaeralf/Buchwald
Builder Nordship
First Built 1995
Last Built 2009
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Performance Ratios
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
20.76
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
24.22
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
2.02
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. 6.95
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. 1.0
How It Compares

vs. Idylle 1050 Beneteau, Maxi 35, Nordic 34

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Dimensions
LOA
Nordship 35 ★
34.5 ft
Idylle 1050 Beneteau
34.5 ft
Maxi 35
34.8 ft
Nordic 34
34.3 ft
LWL
Nordship 35 ★
26.9 ft
Idylle 1050 Beneteau
28.3 ft
Maxi 35
27.9 ft
Nordic 34
28.0 ft
Beam
Nordship 35 ★
11.5 ft
Idylle 1050 Beneteau
11.0 ft
Maxi 35
10.7 ft
Nordic 34
11.0 ft
Displacement
Nordship 35 ★
11 lbs
Idylle 1050 Beneteau
10 lbs
Maxi 35
11 lbs
Nordic 34
10 lbs
Ballast
Nordship 35 ★
4 lbs
Idylle 1050 Beneteau
3 lbs
Maxi 35
5 lbs
Nordic 34
3 lbs
Sail Area
Nordship 35 ★
670 sq ft
Idylle 1050 Beneteau
624 sq ft
Maxi 35
495 sq ft
Nordic 34
546 sq ft
Performance
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Nordship 35 ★
20.8
Idylle 1050 Beneteau
21.4
Maxi 35
15.4
Nordic 34
18.1
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Nordship 35 ★
24.2
Idylle 1050 Beneteau
21.4
Maxi 35
25.8
Nordic 34
22.6
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Nordship 35 ★
2.02
Idylle 1050 Beneteau
2.03
Maxi 35
1.88
Nordic 34
2.00
Hull Speed
Nordship 35 ★
7.0 kts
Idylle 1050 Beneteau
7.1 kts
Maxi 35
7.1 kts
Nordic 34
7.1 kts
Speed Number (higher = faster)
Nordship 35 ★
Idylle 1050 Beneteau
2.5
Maxi 35
Nordic 34
2.6
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