The Union 36 is designed for cruising comfort rather than racing.
Hull Speed
The theoretical displacement-mode speed limit — determined by waterline length, not engine or sail power.
7.6 kts
A displacement hull pushes a bow wave whose speed is limited by the waterline length.
With a waterline of 32.0′, the Union 36 tops out around 7.6 knots in displacement mode — after that, the bow wave outruns the hull and resistance climbs steeply.
1.34 × √32.0′ LWL = 7.6 kts
Performance Ratios
Racing handicap, sail-carrying power, stability and comfort — and what each one actually tells you about a day on the water.
PHRF Rating
180s/nm
Typical cruiser — designed for comfort and ease, not podium finishes.
Ballast / Displacement
35.5%
Typical cruising ballast — balanced stability and motion underway.
Displacement / Length
300
Moderate-heavy — carries provisions well, deliberate in light air.
Hull Speed
7.6kts
Pounds/Inch Immersion
8lbs
Weight needed to sink the hull one inch — loading sensitivity.
PHRF Fleet Position
Where the Union 36 sits on the PHRF handicap spectrum — lower numbers mean faster boats.
Cs 36
Seafarer 37
Pearson 36 2
Union 36
Typical cruiser — designed for comfort and ease, not podium finishes.
Tayana 37
Ct 37
How It Compares
Side-by-side with the boats most often cross-shopped against the Union 36.
| Union 36 | Cs 36 | Ct 37 | Pearson 36 2 | Seafarer 37 | Tayana 37 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||||||
| LOA | 36.7 | 36.5 | 36.7 | 36.5 | 36.7 | 36.7 |
| LWL | 32.0 | 29.3 | 31.8 | 29.6 | 31.3 | 31.0 |
| Beam | 11.3 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 12.3 | 11.8 | 11.5 |
| Displacement | 22 | 15 | 23 | 15 | 16 | 22 |
| Ballast | 7 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 8 |
| Sail Area | — | 822 | 832 | — | 650 | — |
| Performance | ||||||
| PHRF | 180 | 126 | 192 | 138 | 134 | 189 |
| SA/Disp | — | 21.2 | 16.1 | — | 16.1 | — |
| Bal/Disp | 35.5 | 41.9 | 30.8 | 38.7 | 40.5 | 35.6 |
| Comfort | — | 29.5 | 42.9 | — | 29.1 | — |
| Capsize | — | 1.85 | 1.60 | — | 1.85 | — |
| Hull Speed | — | 7.3 | 7.6 | — | 7.5 | — |