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Starlight 35
Designer: Stephen Jones  ·  Builder: Sadler/Starlight Rival Bowman (Uk)  ·  First built: 1991
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About the Starlight 35

Designed as a capable and comfortable cruising sailboat, the Starlight 35 has earned a following among sailors who appreciate a well-balanced boat suited to both coastal passages and longer offshore adventures. Built with an emphasis on seakeeping and practical liveability, she carries the hallmarks of a boat intended for real-world sailing rather than purely fair-weather day trips. While detailed specifications for the Starlight 35 are limited in published sources, the boat's reputation points to a design that prioritizes stability and manageable handling, making her an appealing choice for shorthanded crews and couples looking to cruise with confidence. Her proportions suggest a hull form oriented toward steady performance in varied conditions rather than outright speed, giving her a character well-suited to those who value comfort and reliability on passage. For sailors researching a versatile bluewater-capable cruiser in the mid-range size bracket, the Starlight 35 represents a thoughtful option worth investigating further. Prospective buyers are encouraged to seek out existing owners and class communities, where firsthand accounts of her sea behavior and build quality can offer valuable insight beyond what the spec sheet alone reveals.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 36.08 ft / 11.00 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 28.08 ft / 8.56 m
Beam 11.50 ft / 3.51 m
Max Draft 4.75 ft / 1.45 m
Displacement 13,200.00 lb / 5,987 kg
Ballast 5,300.00 lb / 2,404 kg
Ballast Type Lead
Design & Construction
Hull Type Wing Keel
Rigging Type Masthead Sloop
Construction FG
Designer Stephen Jones
Builder Sadler/Starlight Rival Bowman (UK)
First Built 1991
Last Built 1997
Number Built 50
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Performance Ratios
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
40.15
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
266.15
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. 6.92 pounds/inch
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 16.50
J (Foretriangle Base) 13.25 ft / 4.04 m
P (Mainsail Luff) 574.00 ft² / 53.33 m²
E (Mainsail Foot) Volvo Penta
Engine & Accommodations
Horsepower 29
Fuel Capacity 30 gals / 114 L
Water Capacity 50 gals / 189 L
How It Compares

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Dimensions
LOA
Starlight 35 ★
36.1 ft
Dehler 36 Db
36.1 ft
First 345 Beneteau
36.1 ft
Omega 36
36.1 ft
LWL
Starlight 35 ★
28.1 ft
Dehler 36 Db
29.5 ft
First 345 Beneteau
29.2 ft
Omega 36
30.0 ft
Beam
Starlight 35 ★
11.5 ft
Dehler 36 Db
11.5 ft
First 345 Beneteau
11.5 ft
Omega 36
11.0 ft
Displacement
Starlight 35 ★
13 lbs
Dehler 36 Db
13 lbs
First 345 Beneteau
12 lbs
Omega 36
11 lbs
Ballast
Starlight 35 ★
5 lbs
Dehler 36 Db
First 345 Beneteau
4 lbs
Omega 36
4 lbs
Sail Area
Starlight 35 ★
Dehler 36 Db
687 sq ft
First 345 Beneteau
688 sq ft
Omega 36
668 sq ft
Performance
PHRF Rating (lower = faster)
Starlight 35 ★
Dehler 36 Db
84 s/nm
First 345 Beneteau
Omega 36
117 s/nm
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Starlight 35 ★
Dehler 36 Db
19.8
First 345 Beneteau
21.0
Omega 36
21.4
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Starlight 35 ★
40.2 %
Dehler 36 Db
First 345 Beneteau
36.4 %
Omega 36
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Starlight 35 ★
Dehler 36 Db
25.0
First 345 Beneteau
23.2
Omega 36
22.3
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Starlight 35 ★
Dehler 36 Db
1.95
First 345 Beneteau
2.00
Omega 36
1.97
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Starlight 35 ★
266
Dehler 36 Db
First 345 Beneteau
217
Omega 36
Hull Speed
Starlight 35 ★
Dehler 36 Db
7.3 kts
First 345 Beneteau
7.2 kts
Omega 36
7.3 kts
Speed Number (higher = faster)
Starlight 35 ★
Dehler 36 Db
2.7
First 345 Beneteau
2.4
Omega 36
3.4
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