The Sceptre 36 is and respectable in club racing.
Hull Speed
The theoretical displacement-mode speed limit — determined by waterline length, not engine or sail power.
7.2 kts
A displacement hull pushes a bow wave whose speed is limited by the waterline length.
With a waterline of 29.1′, the Sceptre 36 tops out around 7.2 knots in displacement mode — after that, the bow wave outruns the hull and resistance climbs steeply.
1.34 × √29.1′ LWL = 7.2 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
135s/nm
Cruiser/racer — competitive in club racing, comfortable cruising.
Ballast / Displacement
45.8%
Race-oriented ballast ratio — very stiff and powerful.
Displacement / Length
218
Moderate — a good balance of speed and load-carrying ability.
Hull Speed
7.2kts
Pounds/Inch Immersion
7lbs
Weight needed to sink the hull one inch — loading sensitivity.
PHRF Fleet Position
Where the Sceptre 36 sits on the PHRF handicap spectrum — lower numbers mean faster boats.
Sceptre 36
Cruiser/racer — competitive in club racing, comfortable cruising.
Mirage 35
Hughes 35
Endeavour 35
How It Compares
Side-by-side with the boats most often cross-shopped against the Sceptre 36.
| Sceptre 36 | Bristol 355 | Endeavour 35 | Ericson 35 3 | Hughes 35 | Mirage 35 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||||||
| LOA | 35.5 | 35.5 | 35.4 | 35.5 | 35.5 | 35.5 |
| LWL | 29.1 | 27.5 | 29.5 | 28.9 | 26.0 | 26.8 |
| Beam | 11.4 | 10.8 | 12.2 | 11.3 | 10.3 | 11.7 |
| Displacement | 12 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 10 |
| Ballast | 5 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 |
| Sail Area | — | 602 | 678 | 597 | 504 | — |
| Performance | ||||||
| PHRF | 135 | — | 192 | — | 149 | 147 |
| SA/Disp | — | 15.9 | 19.4 | 17.3 | 15.4 | — |
| Bal/Disp | 45.8 | 43.3 | 42.5 | 40.0 | 45.0 | 35.0 |
| Comfort | — | 32.5 | 23.5 | 25.7 | 28.7 | — |
| Capsize | — | 1.76 | 2.06 | 1.93 | 1.81 | — |
| Hull Speed | — | 7.0 | 7.3 | 7.2 | 6.8 | — |