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South 35
Designer: Groupe Finot  ·  Builder: Bellamer  ·  First built: 2000
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About the South 35

Produced by South Boats, a respected British boatbuilder with a strong heritage in performance sailing craft, the South 35 is a keelboat that appeals to sailors looking for a capable and rewarding vessel on the water. While detailed specifications for this model are limited in available records, the South 35 fits within a tradition of well-built British production boats designed to balance competitive sailing with practical cruising ability. Sailors drawn to coastal passages and club racing typically find boats in this class to be responsive and engaging under sail, offering a rewarding experience for those with intermediate to advanced skills. South Boats built a reputation for solid construction and attention to sailing performance, traits that tend to carry through to vessels bearing the South name. For anyone researching the South 35 as a potential purchase, seeking out current owners and class associations would be a worthwhile step, as firsthand accounts can fill in the gaps where formal documentation is sparse. Its British heritage and keelboat configuration suggest a vessel well-suited to the conditions of coastal European sailing.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 35.50 ft / 10.82 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 34.50 ft / 10.52 m
Beam 11.55 ft / 3.52 m
Max Draft 8.20 ft / 2.50 m
Displacement 7,055.00 lb / 3,200 kg
Ballast 2,205.00 lb / 1,000 kg
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin Keel w/bulb
Rigging Type Frac. Sloop (Rotating Spar)
Construction Composite
Designer Groupe Finot
Builder Bellamer
First Built 2000
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Performance Ratios
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
12.04
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
2.41
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. 7.87
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
6.78
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) 40.7
J (Foretriangle Base) 12.8
P (Mainsail Luff) 50.52
E (Mainsail Foot) 16.5
SA Fore 260.48
SA Main 416.79
How It Compares

vs. Catalina 350, First 35S5 Beneteau, Jod 35 Jeanneau

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Dimensions
LOA
South 35 ★
35.5 ft
Catalina 350
35.5 ft
First 35S5 Beneteau
35.4 ft
Jod 35 Jeanneau
35.4 ft
LWL
South 35 ★
34.5 ft
Catalina 350
30.5 ft
First 35S5 Beneteau
29.4 ft
Jod 35 Jeanneau
30.5 ft
Beam
South 35 ★
11.6 ft
Catalina 350
12.5 ft
First 35S5 Beneteau
11.8 ft
Jod 35 Jeanneau
11.8 ft
Displacement
South 35 ★
7 lbs
Catalina 350
13 lbs
First 35S5 Beneteau
11 lbs
Jod 35 Jeanneau
11 lbs
Ballast
South 35 ★
2 lbs
Catalina 350
5 lbs
First 35S5 Beneteau
4 lbs
Jod 35 Jeanneau
4 lbs
Sail Area
South 35 ★
Catalina 350
566 sq ft
First 35S5 Beneteau
556 sq ft
Jod 35 Jeanneau
602 sq ft
Performance
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
South 35 ★
Catalina 350
16.2
First 35S5 Beneteau
17.6
Jod 35 Jeanneau
18.7
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
South 35 ★
Catalina 350
40.9 %
First 35S5 Beneteau
36.6 %
Jod 35 Jeanneau
35.9 %
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
South 35 ★
12.0
Catalina 350
21.9
First 35S5 Beneteau
21.2
Jod 35 Jeanneau
20.9
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
South 35 ★
2.41
Catalina 350
2.12
First 35S5 Beneteau
2.10
Jod 35 Jeanneau
2.09
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
South 35 ★
Catalina 350
207
First 35S5 Beneteau
202
Jod 35 Jeanneau
183
Hull Speed
South 35 ★
7.9 kts
Catalina 350
7.4 kts
First 35S5 Beneteau
7.3 kts
Jod 35 Jeanneau
7.4 kts
Speed Number (higher = faster)
South 35 ★
6.8
Catalina 350
First 35S5 Beneteau
2.7
Jod 35 Jeanneau
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