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Vancouver 36 Harris
Designer: Robert Harris  ·  Builder: Durbeck's Inc./Hidden Harbor Boat Works  ·  First built: 1977
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About the Vancouver 36 Harris

Crafted for serious bluewater voyaging, the Vancouver 36 Harris is a passagemaking sailboat with a reputation built on seaworthiness and long-distance capability. Designed with offshore cruising in mind, this vessel appeals to sailors who prioritize safety and reliability over speed, making it a thoughtful choice for those planning extended ocean passages or coastal cruising in challenging conditions. The Vancouver line has long been associated with traditional, heavily built construction and conservative design principles. These boats are typically characterized by a full keel or modified full keel layout, offering excellent directional stability and a forgiving motion at sea — qualities that experienced bluewater cruisers tend to value highly. The 36 Harris carries on this heritage, offering a sturdy platform that inspires confidence in open water. While detailed specifications are limited, the boat's lineage suggests a focus on practical seamanship rather than racing performance. Storage capacity, a well-protected cockpit, and a capable sailing rig are likely priorities. For the buyer seeking a dependable, character-rich cruising yacht with genuine offshore credentials, the Vancouver 36 Harris deserves serious consideration.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 36.00 ft / 10.97 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 27.92 ft / 8.51 m
Beam 11.00 ft / 3.35 m
Max Draft 5.00 ft / 1.52 m
Displacement 18,052.00 lb / 8,188 kg
Ballast 8,000.00 lb / 3,629 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 685.00 ft² / 63.64 m²
Headroom 6.33 ft / 1.93 m
Design & Construction
Hull Type Long Keel
Rigging Type Cutter
Construction FG
Designer Robert Harris
Builder Durbeck's Inc./Hidden Harbor Boat Works
First Built 1977
Last Built 1985
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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
15.99
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
37.71
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
1.68
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. 7.08
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. 1.0
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