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Prestige 36
Designer: Sparkman & Stephens  ·  Builder: Prestige Yachts International  ·  First built: 1983
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About the Prestige 36

A sleek and capable mid-size sailboat, the Prestige 36 is designed with the serious cruising sailor in mind. Built to handle both coastal passages and more ambitious offshore voyages, this vessel strikes a balance between comfortable liveaboard amenities and solid blue-water performance. Its hull design reflects a focus on stability and efficiency underway, making it a reliable choice for sailors who want a boat that can handle varying sea conditions without demanding expert-level handling skills. Below deck, the Prestige 36 is expected to offer well-considered accommodations typical of boats in its class, prioritizing practical use of space for extended time on the water. On the sailing side, the rig and sail plan are suited to a range of wind conditions, allowing both short-handed and crewed sailing to feel manageable and rewarding. For those researching a versatile cruiser that can serve as a capable weekend boat while also being ready for longer passages, the Prestige 36 presents itself as a worthy candidate worth investigating further through sea trials and owner communities.

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
Sail Area (Reported) 720.00 ft² / 66.89 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin w/spade rudder
Rigging Type Fractional Sloop
Construction FG
Designer Sparkman & Stephens
Builder Prestige Yachts International
First Built 1983
Related Sailboats ["J/35" · "Ericson 35 3" · "Mirage 35" · "Bristol 355" · "First 35S5 Beneteau"]
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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
 21.13
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
 24.57
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
 1.97
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. 7.25
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. Bristol 355, Ericson 35 3, Mirage 35

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Dimensions
LOA
Prestige 36 ★
35.5 ft
Bristol 355
35.5 ft
Ericson 35 3
35.5 ft
Mirage 35
35.5 ft
LWL
Prestige 36 ★
29.3 ft
Bristol 355
27.5 ft
Ericson 35 3
28.9 ft
Mirage 35
26.8 ft
Beam
Prestige 36 ★
11.5 ft
Bristol 355
10.8 ft
Ericson 35 3
11.3 ft
Mirage 35
11.7 ft
Displacement
Prestige 36 ★
12 lbs
Bristol 355
15 lbs
Ericson 35 3
13 lbs
Mirage 35
10 lbs
Ballast
Prestige 36 ★
5 lbs
Bristol 355
6 lbs
Ericson 35 3
5 lbs
Mirage 35
3 lbs
Sail Area
Prestige 36 ★
720 sq ft
Bristol 355
602 sq ft
Ericson 35 3
597 sq ft
Mirage 35
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Performance
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Prestige 36 ★
21.1
Bristol 355
15.9
Ericson 35 3
17.3
Mirage 35
—
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Prestige 36 ★
—
Bristol 355
—
Ericson 35 3
40.0 %
Mirage 35
35.0 %
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Prestige 36 ★
24.6
Bristol 355
32.5
Ericson 35 3
25.7
Mirage 35
—
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Prestige 36 ★
1.97
Bristol 355
1.76
Ericson 35 3
1.93
Mirage 35
—
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Prestige 36 ★
—
Bristol 355
—
Ericson 35 3
241
Mirage 35
233
Hull Speed
Prestige 36 ★
7.3 kts
Bristol 355
7.0 kts
Ericson 35 3
7.2 kts
Mirage 35
—
Speed Number (higher = faster)
Prestige 36 ★
—
Bristol 355
1.5
Ericson 35 3
2.3
Mirage 35
—
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