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Saga 35
Designer: Robert Perry  ·  Builder: Saga Marine (Can)  ·  First built: 2000
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About the Saga 35

Designed by renowned naval architect Robert Perry and built by Canada's Saga Marine starting in 2000, this 36.5-foot cruiser represents a thoughtful balance of performance and comfort for serious coastal and offshore sailing. Perry's signature styling is evident in the sleek profile and well-proportioned hull, which features a modern fin keel with bulb and spade rudder configuration for enhanced sailing performance. With a displacement of 12,810 pounds and 4,200 pounds of ballast, the Saga 35 offers the stability and seaworthiness expected from a Perry design, while the comfort ratio of 24.3 suggests a boat that won't pound in seas yet remains responsive to helm input. The masthead sloop rig carries 696 square feet of sail area, providing good performance in light to moderate conditions with a theoretical hull speed of 7.77 knots. The fiberglass construction and moderate beam of 10.75 feet create accommodations suitable for extended cruising, while the 5.08-foot draft allows access to many harbors and anchorages. This design appeals to sailors seeking a capable cruiser that doesn't sacrifice sailing qualities for creature comforts, making it well-suited for coastal exploration and offshore passages.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 36.50 ft / 11.13 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 33.58 ft / 10.24 m
Beam 10.75 ft / 3.28 m
Max Draft 5.08 ft / 1.55 m
Displacement 12,810.00 lb / 5,811 kg
Ballast 4,200.00 lb / 1,905 kg
Ballast Type Lead
Sail Area (Reported) 696.00 ft² / 64.66 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin w/bulb & spade rudder
Rigging Type Masthead Sloop
Construction FG
Designer Robert Perry
Builder Saga Marine (CAN)
First Built 2000
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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
 129
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
 20.41
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
 32.79
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
 151.03
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
 24.3
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
 1.84
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. 7.77 kn
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
 3.6
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. 1,289.84 pounds/inch
SA/Displacement (Calc) Calculated Sail Area to Displacement ratio using actual measured sail dimensions rather than reported values. More precise than the reported SA/Disp figure. 18.73
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 48.75 ft / 14.86 m
J (Foretriangle Base) 12.25 ft / 3.73 m
P (Mainsail Luff) 42.50 ft / 12.95 m
E (Mainsail Foot) 16.00 ft / 4.88 m
SPL/TPS 15.30 ft / 4.66 m
SA Fore 298.59 ft² / 27.74 m²
SA Main 340.00 ft² / 31.59 m²
SA Total (100%) 638.59 ft² / 59.33 m²
Est. Forestay Length 50.27 ft / 15.32 m
Mast Height (DWL) 52.50 ft / 16.00 m
Engine & Accommodations
Engine Make Yanmar
Engine Model 3JH3E
Engine Type Diesel
Horsepower 65
Fuel Capacity 40 gals / 151 L
Water Capacity 80 gals / 303 L
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