The Raider 35 is with a steady, comfortable ride offshore, designed for cruising comfort rather than racing.
Hull Speed
The theoretical displacement-mode speed limit — determined by waterline length, not engine or sail power.
6.6 kts
A displacement hull pushes a bow wave whose speed is limited by the waterline length.
With a waterline of 24.3′, the Raider 35 tops out around 6.6 knots in displacement mode — after that, the bow wave outruns the hull and resistance climbs steeply.
1.34 × √24.3′ LWL = 6.6 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
189s/nm
Typical cruiser — designed for comfort and ease, not podium finishes.
Comfort Ratio
35.1
Good offshore comfort — steady enough for multi-day passages.
Capsize Screening
1.73
Below the 2.0 offshore threshold — acceptable for ocean passages.
Hull Speed
6.6kts
Pounds/Inch Immersion
913lbs
Weight needed to sink the hull one inch — loading sensitivity.
Motion & Offshore Suitability
Two ratios that matter most when you're planning passages — how the boat feels in a seaway, and whether the hull geometry is suitable for open ocean.
Comfort Ratio
35.1
Good offshore comfort — steady enough for multi-day passages.
Under 20 — Snappy, racing motion
20–30 — Acceptable coastal
30–40 — Good offshore comfort
Over 40 — Very comfortable offshore
Capsize Screening Formula
1.73
Below the 2.0 offshore threshold — acceptable for ocean passages.
Under 2.0 — Acceptable for offshore
Over 2.0 — Coastal / protected waters
PHRF Fleet Position
Where the Raider 35 sits on the PHRF handicap spectrum — lower numbers mean faster boats.
Niagara 35
Heritage 35
Pearson 35
Raider 35
Typical cruiser — designed for comfort and ease, not podium finishes.
How It Compares
Side-by-side with the boats most often cross-shopped against the Raider 35.
| Raider 35 | Cal 35 1979 | Cooper 353 | Heritage 35 | Niagara 35 | Pearson 35 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||||||
| LOA | 35.0 | 35.1 | 35.0 | 35.1 | 35.1 | 35.0 |
| LWL | 24.3 | 28.8 | 28.5 | 26.6 | 26.7 | 25.0 |
| Beam | 10.5 | 11.0 | 12.0 | 10.2 | 11.4 | 10.0 |
| Displacement | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 |
| Ballast | — | 5 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 5 |
| Sail Area | — | 607 | 560 | — | — | — |
| Performance | ||||||
| PHRF | 189 | — | — | 162 | 156 | 177 |
| SA/Disp | — | 17.6 | 16.3 | — | — | — |
| Bal/Disp | — | 40.0 | 36.2 | 45.6 | 39.3 | 41.5 |
| Comfort | 35.1 | 26.9 | 24.1 | — | — | — |
| Capsize | 1.73 | 1.87 | 2.05 | — | — | — |
| Hull Speed | 6.6 | 7.2 | 7.2 | — | — | — |