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Sailcrafter 36
Designer: William Crealock  ·  Builder: Columbia Yachts (Usa)  ·  First built: 1969
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About the Sailcrafter 36

Designed by renowned naval architect William Crealock and built by Columbia Yachts starting in 1969, this classic 36-footer represents solid American craftsmanship from the golden era of fiberglass yacht construction. With its traditional fin keel and spade rudder configuration, the Sailcrafter 36 offers a balanced combination of performance and stability that appeals to both coastal cruisers and weekend sailors. The boat's moderate displacement of 13,300 pounds, supported by 4,600 pounds of ballast, creates a stable platform with predictable handling characteristics. Her comfort ratio of 29.75 suggests she'll provide a relatively gentle motion in seaway conditions, while the capsize screening value of 1.78 indicates good stability margins for coastal and near-offshore sailing. The masthead sloop rig with 556 square feet of sail area delivers respectable performance, with a theoretical hull speed of 7.06 knots. Crealock's design philosophy emphasized seaworthiness and livability, traits evident in the Sailcrafter's proportions and layout. The 27.75-foot waterline length maximizes interior volume while maintaining good sailing characteristics. For buyers seeking a well-built vintage cruiser with proven offshore capabilities and classic styling, the Sailcrafter 36 represents excellent value in today's used boat market.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 35.75 ft / 10.90 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 27.75 ft / 8.46 m
Beam 10.50 ft / 3.20 m
Max Draft 5.42 ft / 1.65 m
Displacement 13,300.00 lb / 6,033 kg
Ballast 4,600.00 lb / 2,087 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 556.00 ft² / 51.65 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin w/spade rudder
Rigging Type Masthead Sloop
Construction FG
Designer William Crealock
Builder Columbia Yachts (USA)
First Built 1969
Related Sailboats ["Columbia 36" · "Morgan Out Island 36" · "Offshore 36 Cheoy Lee" · "Freeport 36 Islander" · "Clipper 36 Cheoy Lee"]
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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
 15.9
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
 34.59
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
 277.85
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
 29.75
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
 1.78
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. 7.06 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
 1.83
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. 1,041.11 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. 15.92
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 41.80 ft / 12.74 m
J (Foretriangle Base) 15.00 ft / 4.57 m
P (Mainsail Luff) 34.70 ft / 10.58 m
E (Mainsail Foot) 14.00 ft / 4.27 m
SA Fore 313.50 ft² / 29.13 m²
SA Main 242.90 ft² / 22.57 m²
SA Total (100%) 556.40 ft² / 51.69 m²
Est. Forestay Length 44.41 ft / 13.54 m
Engine & Accommodations
Engine Make Universal
Engine Model Atomic 4
Engine Type Gas
How It Compares

vs. Freeport 36 Islander, Morgan Out Island 36, Offshore 36 Cheoy Lee

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Dimensions
LOA
Sailcrafter 36 ★
35.8 ft
Freeport 36 Islander
35.8 ft
Morgan Out Island 36
35.8 ft
Offshore 36 Cheoy Lee
35.8 ft
LWL
Sailcrafter 36 ★
27.8 ft
Freeport 36 Islander
27.5 ft
Morgan Out Island 36
28.0 ft
Offshore 36 Cheoy Lee
25.6 ft
Beam
Sailcrafter 36 ★
10.5 ft
Freeport 36 Islander
12.0 ft
Morgan Out Island 36
11.4 ft
Offshore 36 Cheoy Lee
10.0 ft
Displacement
Sailcrafter 36 ★
13 lbs
Freeport 36 Islander
17 lbs
Morgan Out Island 36
16 lbs
Offshore 36 Cheoy Lee
15 lbs
Ballast
Sailcrafter 36 ★
4 lbs
Freeport 36 Islander
7 lbs
Morgan Out Island 36
7 lbs
Offshore 36 Cheoy Lee
4 lbs
Sail Area
Sailcrafter 36 ★
556 sq ft
Freeport 36 Islander
659 sq ft
Morgan Out Island 36
579 sq ft
Offshore 36 Cheoy Lee
546 sq ft
Performance
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Sailcrafter 36 ★
15.9
Freeport 36 Islander
16.0
Morgan Out Island 36
14.6
Offshore 36 Cheoy Lee
13.8
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Sailcrafter 36 ★
34.6 %
Freeport 36 Islander
—
Morgan Out Island 36
46.9 %
Offshore 36 Cheoy Lee
29.5 %
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Sailcrafter 36 ★
29.8
Freeport 36 Islander
32.0
Morgan Out Island 36
31.8
Offshore 36 Cheoy Lee
40.1
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Sailcrafter 36 ★
1.78
Freeport 36 Islander
1.87
Morgan Out Island 36
1.82
Offshore 36 Cheoy Lee
1.59
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Sailcrafter 36 ★
277
Freeport 36 Islander
—
Morgan Out Island 36
325
Offshore 36 Cheoy Lee
425
Hull Speed
Sailcrafter 36 ★
7.1 kts
Freeport 36 Islander
7.0 kts
Morgan Out Island 36
7.1 kts
Offshore 36 Cheoy Lee
6.8 kts
Speed Number (higher = faster)
Sailcrafter 36 ★
1.8
Freeport 36 Islander
1.3
Morgan Out Island 36
1.4
Offshore 36 Cheoy Lee
0.9
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