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Texas One Ton Carter 36
Designer: Dick Carter  ·  Builder: Plastrend (Usa)  ·  First built: 1974
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About the Texas One Ton Carter 36

Dick Carter's Texas One Ton design emerged in 1974 as a purpose-built racing yacht that exemplified the International Offshore Rule era's pursuit of speed and performance. With only 40 hulls produced by Plastrend USA, this 35.50-foot masthead sloop represents a relatively rare find for sailors seeking a piece of offshore racing history. Built using C-Flex fiberglass construction, the Carter 36 features the designer's signature fin keel and spade rudder configuration, delivering exceptional pointing ability and responsiveness. The generous 624 square feet of sail area combined with a displacement of 12,323 pounds creates a spirited performer that rewards skilled helmsmanship. Her 6.30-foot draft and narrow 29.90-foot waterline reflect pure racing DNA, prioritizing speed over accommodation. While designed for the competitive One Ton circuit, this yacht translates beautifully to serious coastal cruising and club racing. The low comfort ratio of 23.05 indicates minimal creature comforts but maximum sailing excitement. Her capsize screening value of 2.01 suggests she's best suited for experienced sailors who appreciate her demanding nature. For those seeking an authentic slice of 1970s racing heritage with genuine offshore capability, the Texas One Ton offers uncompromising performance wrapped in classic Carter design philosophy.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 35.50 ft / 10.82 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 29.90 ft / 9.11 m
Beam 11.60 ft / 3.54 m
Max Draft 6.30 ft / 1.92 m
Displacement 12,323.00 lb / 5,590 kg
Ballast Type Lead
Sail Area (Reported) 624.00 ft² / 57.97 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin w/spade rudder
Rigging Type Masthead Sloop
Construction FG (C-Flex)
Designer Dick Carter
Builder Plastrend (USA)
First Built 1974
Number Built 40
Associations One Ton Class
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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
 18.78
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
 205.8
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
 23.05
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
 2.01
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. 7.33 kn
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
 2.84
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. 1,239.30 pounds/inch
SA/Displacement (Calc) Calculated Sail Area to Displacement ratio using actual measured sail dimensions rather than reported values. More precise than the reported SA/Disp figure. 18.78
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 47.80 ft / 14.57 m
J (Foretriangle Base) 16.00 ft / 4.88 m
P (Mainsail Luff) 42.40 ft / 12.92 m
E (Mainsail Foot) 11.40 ft / 3.47 m
SA Fore 382.40 ft² / 35.53 m²
SA Main 241.68 ft² / 22.45 m²
SA Total (100%) 624.08 ft² / 57.98 m²
Est. Forestay Length 50.41 ft / 15.36 m
Engine & Accommodations
Engine Type Diesel
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