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She 36
Designer: Sparkman & Stephens  ·  Builder: South Hants Engineering  ·  First built: 1977
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About the She 36

Produced by She Sail Craft in the United Kingdom during the 1970s, the She 36 earned a respectable reputation among British cruising sailors as a capable and well-mannered offshore yacht. Designed with serious passage-making in mind, this fiberglass sloop offers the kind of seakindly behavior that inspires confidence on longer voyages, making it a popular choice for coastal and bluewater cruising alike. The She range, developed by designer Ron Holland and built by Southern Hemisphere Enterprises, was known for producing boats that blended practical cruising ability with a touch of performance. The 36-footer sits comfortably in that tradition, offering a sturdy hull form suited to the variable conditions of northern European waters, where many of these yachts spent their working lives. For buyers researching a She 36 today, it represents an appealing proposition in the classic British cruiser market. These boats are typically valued for their solid construction, comfortable cockpit arrangements, and proven offshore credentials. Finding one in good condition rewards the patient buyer with a characterful yacht capable of genuine adventure.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 35.50 ft / 10.82 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 29.50 ft / 8.99 m
Beam 10.50 ft / 3.20 m
Max Draft 6.30 ft / 1.92 m
Displacement 14,580.00 lb / 6,613 kg
Ballast 5,400.00 lb / 2,449 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 479.00 ft² / 44.50 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin with rudder on skeg
Rigging Type Masthead Sloop
Construction FG
Designer Sparkman & Stephens
Builder South Hants Engineering
First Built 1977
Related Sailboats ["Contessa 35" · "Bristol 355" · "Ericson 35 3" · "Cal 36"]
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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
 12.89
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
 31.41
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
 1.72
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. 7.28
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
 1.72
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) 41.1
J (Foretriangle Base) 14.3
P (Mainsail Luff) 37.1
E (Mainsail Foot) 10.0
SA Fore 293.87
SA Main 185.5
How It Compares

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Dimensions
LOA
She 36 ★
35.5 ft
Bristol 355
35.5 ft
Ericson 35 3
35.5 ft
LWL
She 36 ★
29.5 ft
Bristol 355
27.5 ft
Ericson 35 3
28.9 ft
Beam
She 36 ★
10.5 ft
Bristol 355
10.8 ft
Ericson 35 3
11.3 ft
Displacement
She 36 ★
14 lbs
Bristol 355
15 lbs
Ericson 35 3
13 lbs
Ballast
She 36 ★
5 lbs
Bristol 355
6 lbs
Ericson 35 3
5 lbs
Sail Area
She 36 ★
479 sq ft
Bristol 355
602 sq ft
Ericson 35 3
597 sq ft
Performance
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
She 36 ★
12.9
Bristol 355
15.9
Ericson 35 3
17.3
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
She 36 ★
31.4
Bristol 355
32.5
Ericson 35 3
25.7
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
She 36 ★
1.72
Bristol 355
1.76
Ericson 35 3
1.93
Hull Speed
She 36 ★
7.3 kts
Bristol 355
7.0 kts
Ericson 35 3
7.2 kts
Speed Number (higher = faster)
She 36 ★
1.7
Bristol 355
1.5
Ericson 35 3
2.3
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