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Santana 35
Designer: Shad Turner  ·  Builder: W. D. Schock Corp.  ·  First built: 1978
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About the Santana 35

Designed for performance-minded sailors who want a capable and responsive boat without sacrificing comfort, the Santana 35 has earned a solid reputation along the West Coast of the United States as both a competitive racer and a capable coastal cruiser. Built by W.D. Schock Corporation, a California company with deep roots in performance sailing, the Santana 35 reflects the builder's longstanding commitment to well-crafted, fast boats that remain accessible to a wide range of sailors. The Santana 35 is particularly well-suited to day racing and buoy racing in active sailing communities, where its lively handling and competitive hull form have made it a popular choice in local fleets. Its design strikes a balance between racing responsiveness and practical cruising ability, making it an appealing option for sailors who want to do double duty on the water. For those researching a used Santana 35, the boat's history in organized racing fleets means examples are often well-maintained and frequently upgraded with quality hardware, making it a rewarding find for the right buyer.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 35.00 ft / 10.67 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 26.50 ft / 8.08 m
Beam 11.92 ft / 3.63 m
Max Draft 6.25 ft / 1.91 m
Displacement 8,500.00 lb / 3,856 kg
Ballast 3,300.00 lb / 1,497 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 550.00 ft² / 51.10 m²
Headroom 6.17 ft / 1.88 m
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin w/spade rudder
Rigging Type Fractional Sloop
Construction FG
Designer Shad Turner
Builder W. D. Schock Corp.
First Built 1978
Last Built 1983
Related Sailboats ["C&C 35" · "Oday 35" · "Hunter 35.5" · "Dufour Classic 35" · "Intrepid 35"]
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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
 120
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
 21.2
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
 16.67
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
 2.34
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. 6.9
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
 3.11
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
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 39.0
J (Foretriangle Base) 12.85
P (Mainsail Luff) 42.0
E (Mainsail Foot) 14.25
SA Fore 250.58
SA Main 299.25
How It Compares

vs. Dufour Classic 35, Hunter 35.5, Oday 35

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Dimensions
LOA
Santana 35 ★
35.0 ft
Dufour Classic 35
35.0 ft
Hunter 35.5
35.0 ft
Oday 35
35.0 ft
LWL
Santana 35 ★
26.5 ft
Dufour Classic 35
28.0 ft
Hunter 35.5
—
Oday 35
28.8 ft
Beam
Santana 35 ★
11.9 ft
Dufour Classic 35
11.5 ft
Hunter 35.5
—
Oday 35
11.3 ft
Displacement
Santana 35 ★
8 lbs
Dufour Classic 35
10 lbs
Hunter 35.5
—
Oday 35
11 lbs
Ballast
Santana 35 ★
3 lbs
Dufour Classic 35
3 lbs
Hunter 35.5
—
Oday 35
4 lbs
Sail Area
Santana 35 ★
550 sq ft
Dufour Classic 35
492 sq ft
Hunter 35.5
—
Oday 35
524 sq ft
Performance
PHRF Rating (lower = faster)
Santana 35 ★
120 s/nm
Dufour Classic 35
—
Hunter 35.5
141 s/nm
Oday 35
149 s/nm
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Santana 35 ★
21.2
Dufour Classic 35
17.0
Hunter 35.5
—
Oday 35
16.5
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Santana 35 ★
16.7
Dufour Classic 35
19.9
Hunter 35.5
—
Oday 35
23.1
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Santana 35 ★
2.34
Dufour Classic 35
2.14
Hunter 35.5
—
Oday 35
2.00
Hull Speed
Santana 35 ★
6.9 kts
Dufour Classic 35
7.1 kts
Hunter 35.5
—
Oday 35
7.2 kts
Speed Number (higher = faster)
Santana 35 ★
3.1
Dufour Classic 35
2.7
Hunter 35.5
—
Oday 35
2.5
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