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Strider 35
Designer: Holman & Pye  ·  Builder: Anstey Yachts  ·  First built: 1966
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About the Strider 35

Designed as a capable and versatile cruising sailboat, the Strider 35 occupies a practical niche for sailors seeking a manageable yet seaworthy vessel. While detailed specifications for this model remain limited in available records, the Strider 35 carries a reputation as a solid coastal and near-offshore cruiser well-suited to weekend passages and extended coastal voyaging. With a name and size class that suggests balanced performance over outright speed, the Strider 35 is likely to appeal to cruising couples or small families who prioritize reliability and comfortable liveability over racing credentials. Boats in this category typically offer a well-considered interior layout and enough range to tackle coastal passages with confidence, making them a practical choice for sailors stepping up from smaller vessels. For those researching this model, connecting with owners through sailing forums and class associations can be especially valuable given the limited documentation available. Prospective buyers should prioritize a thorough survey to assess condition, as older examples in this size range can vary considerably depending on maintenance history and original build quality.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 35.20 ft / 10.73 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 25.42 ft / 7.75 m
Beam 9.50 ft / 2.90 m
Max Draft 6.00 ft / 1.83 m
Displacement 13,500.00 lb / 6,123 kg
Ballast 7,250.00 lb / 3,289 kg
Ballast Type Lead
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin Keel
Rigging Type Masthead Sloop
Construction FG
Designer Holman & Pye
Builder Anstey Yachts
First Built 1966
Number Built 9
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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
53.7
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
366.91
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. 5.17 pounds/inch
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 15.10
J (Foretriangle Base) 13.77 ft / 4.20 m
P (Mainsail Luff) 533.00 ft² / 49.52 m²
E (Mainsail Foot) Wortham Blake
Engine & Accommodations
Fuel Capacity 15 gals / 57 L
Water Capacity 35 gals / 132 L
How It Compares

vs. Cal 35 Cruise, Coronado 35, Endurance 35, Niagara 35, Nicholson 35 1

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Dimensions
LOA
Strider 35 ★
35.2 ft
Cal 35 Cruise
35.1 ft
Coronado 35
35.3 ft
Endurance 35
35.3 ft
Niagara 35
35.1 ft
Nicholson 35 1
35.3 ft
LWL
Strider 35 ★
25.4 ft
Cal 35 Cruise
28.8 ft
Coronado 35
27.5 ft
Endurance 35
26.6 ft
Niagara 35
26.7 ft
Nicholson 35 1
26.8 ft
Beam
Strider 35 ★
9.5 ft
Cal 35 Cruise
11.0 ft
Coronado 35
10.1 ft
Endurance 35
11.0 ft
Niagara 35
11.4 ft
Nicholson 35 1
10.4 ft
Displacement
Strider 35 ★
13 lbs
Cal 35 Cruise
15 lbs
Coronado 35
13 lbs
Endurance 35
18 lbs
Niagara 35
14 lbs
Nicholson 35 1
15 lbs
Ballast
Strider 35 ★
7 lbs
Cal 35 Cruise
5 lbs
Coronado 35
4 lbs
Endurance 35
7 lbs
Niagara 35
5 lbs
Nicholson 35 1
7 lbs
Sail Area
Strider 35 ★
Cal 35 Cruise
546 sq ft
Coronado 35
Endurance 35
736 sq ft
Niagara 35
Nicholson 35 1
698 sq ft
Performance
PHRF Rating (lower = faster)
Strider 35 ★
Cal 35 Cruise
168 s/nm
Coronado 35
Endurance 35
222 s/nm
Niagara 35
156 s/nm
Nicholson 35 1
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Strider 35 ★
Cal 35 Cruise
14.4
Coronado 35
Endurance 35
16.8
Niagara 35
Nicholson 35 1
17.9
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Strider 35 ★
53.7 %
Cal 35 Cruise
33.3 %
Coronado 35
36.2 %
Endurance 35
Niagara 35
39.3 %
Nicholson 35 1
46.9 %
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Strider 35 ★
Cal 35 Cruise
31.0
Coronado 35
Endurance 35
40.4
Niagara 35
Nicholson 35 1
36.4
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Strider 35 ★
Cal 35 Cruise
1.79
Coronado 35
Endurance 35
1.66
Niagara 35
Nicholson 35 1
1.67
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Strider 35 ★
366
Cal 35 Cruise
281
Coronado 35
279
Endurance 35
Niagara 35
329
Nicholson 35 1
365
Hull Speed
Strider 35 ★
Cal 35 Cruise
7.2 kts
Coronado 35
Endurance 35
6.9 kts
Niagara 35
Nicholson 35 1
6.9 kts
Speed Number (higher = faster)
Strider 35 ★
Cal 35 Cruise
1.7
Coronado 35
Endurance 35
0.8
Niagara 35
Nicholson 35 1
1.1
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