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Tide 36
Designer: Marc-Oliver V. Ahlen  ·  Builder: Mfh (Ger)  ·  First built: 2022
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About the Tide 36

Designed by Marc-Oliver V. Ahlen and built by German manufacturer Mfh starting in 2022, this contemporary 35-footer represents modern thinking in performance cruising yacht design. The Tide 36's specifications reveal a boat engineered for serious coastal and offshore sailing, with her deep 6.23-foot draft fin keel featuring a bulb for enhanced stability and performance. With a sail area to displacement ratio of 25.55, this fractional sloop offers spirited performance while maintaining cruising practicality. The low comfort ratio of 18.62 indicates a relatively lightweight, performance-oriented design that prioritizes sailing ability over maximum interior volume. Her capsize screening formula of 1.95 falls within acceptable limits for offshore work, suggesting this isn't merely a coastal day sailor. The hull's generous beam of nearly 10 feet maximizes interior space and stability, while the GRP construction ensures durability and reasonable maintenance requirements. At 8,378 pounds displacement with over 2,600 pounds of ballast, the Tide 36 strikes a balance between performance and seaworthiness that should appeal to sailors seeking a capable boat for extended coastal cruising or light offshore passages, with enough turn of speed to keep weekend sailing exciting.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 35.10 ft / 10.70 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 31.76 ft / 9.68 m
Beam 9.91 ft / 3.02 m
Max Draft 6.23 ft / 1.90 m
Displacement 8,377.57 lb / 3,800 kg
Ballast 2,645.55 lb / 1,200 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 656.60 ft² / 61.00 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin w/bulb & spade rudder
Rigging Type Fractional Sloop
Construction GRP
Designer Marc-Oliver v. Ahlen
Builder MFH (Ger)
First Built 2022
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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
 25.55
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
 31.58
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
 116.74
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
 18.62
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
 1.95
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. 7.55 kn
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. 1,124.61 pounds/inch
Rig Dimensions
Mast Height (DWL) 46.59 ft / 14.20 m
Engine & Accommodations
Engine Make Volvo
Engine Type Diesel
Horsepower 19
Fuel Capacity 24 gals / 90 L
Water Capacity 37 gals / 140 L
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