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Victory 35 Cat
Designer: Bill Hephurn  ·  Builder: Endeavor Catamarans (Usa)  ·  First built: 1994
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About the Victory 35 Cat

Built by Endeavor Catamarans from 1994 to 2001, this 35-foot cruising catamaran represents designer Bill Hephurn's approach to affordable multihull sailing. With only 28 hulls produced during its seven-year production run, the Victory 35 Cat occupies a unique niche in the American catamaran market of the 1990s. The boat's shallow 2.83-foot draft and modest displacement of 9,500 pounds make it well-suited for coastal cruising and gunkholing in protected waters. Its 16-foot beam provides excellent stability and generous interior volume, while the masthead sloop rig with 620 square feet of sail area delivers respectable performance. The SA/Displacement ratio of 22.19 indicates moderate sailing characteristics that prioritize comfort over speed. Fiberglass construction keeps maintenance reasonable, and the 27-horsepower auxiliary engine provides adequate power for maneuvering in marinas and motoring in light air. Without daggerboards or asymmetric hulls, this design emphasizes simplicity and ease of handling over windward performance. The Victory 35 Cat appeals to sailors seeking an entry-level catamaran for weekend cruising and coastal exploration, offering the stability and space advantages of multihull sailing without the complexity of high-performance designs.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 35.00 ft / 10.67 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 34.67 ft / 10.57 m
Beam 16.00 ft / 4.88 m
Max Draft 2.83 ft / 0.86 m
Displacement 9,500.00 lb / 4,309 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 620.00 ft² / 57.60 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Catamaran (no boards/asym.)
Rigging Type Masthead Sloop
Construction FG
Designer Bill Hephurn
Builder Endeavor Catamarans (USA)
First Built 1994
Last Built 2001
Number Built 28
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Performance Ratios
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
10.44
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
3.03
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. 7.89 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. 11.89 pounds/inch
Engine & Accommodations
Engine Make Yanmar
Engine Model 3JH3E
Engine Type Diesel
Horsepower 27
Fuel Capacity 50 gals / 189 L
Water Capacity 100 gals / 379 L
KSP 0.75
How It Compares

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Dimensions
LOA
Victory 35 Cat ★
35.0 ft
Dufour Classic 35
35.0 ft
Hunter 35 Legend
35.0 ft
Island Packet 32
35.0 ft
LWL
Victory 35 Cat ★
34.7 ft
Dufour Classic 35
28.0 ft
Hunter 35 Legend
29.0 ft
Island Packet 32
28.6 ft
Beam
Victory 35 Cat ★
16.0 ft
Dufour Classic 35
11.5 ft
Hunter 35 Legend
12.0 ft
Island Packet 32
11.5 ft
Displacement
Victory 35 Cat ★
9 lbs
Dufour Classic 35
10 lbs
Hunter 35 Legend
13 lbs
Island Packet 32
13 lbs
Ballast
Victory 35 Cat ★
Dufour Classic 35
3 lbs
Hunter 35 Legend
5 lbs
Island Packet 32
5 lbs
Sail Area
Victory 35 Cat ★
620 sq ft
Dufour Classic 35
492 sq ft
Hunter 35 Legend
587 sq ft
Island Packet 32
654 sq ft
Performance
PHRF Rating (lower = faster)
Victory 35 Cat ★
Dufour Classic 35
Hunter 35 Legend
147 s/nm
Island Packet 32
186 s/nm
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Victory 35 Cat ★
Dufour Classic 35
17.0
Hunter 35 Legend
17.0
Island Packet 32
18.5
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Victory 35 Cat ★
Dufour Classic 35
31.1 %
Hunter 35 Legend
40.0 %
Island Packet 32
44.1 %
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Victory 35 Cat ★
10.4
Dufour Classic 35
19.9
Hunter 35 Legend
Island Packet 32
26.4
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Victory 35 Cat ★
3.03
Dufour Classic 35
2.14
Hunter 35 Legend
Island Packet 32
1.94
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Victory 35 Cat ★
Dufour Classic 35
203
Hunter 35 Legend
237
Island Packet 32
258
Hull Speed
Victory 35 Cat ★
7.9 kts
Dufour Classic 35
7.1 kts
Hunter 35 Legend
Island Packet 32
7.2 kts
Speed Number (higher = faster)
Victory 35 Cat ★
Dufour Classic 35
2.7
Hunter 35 Legend
Island Packet 32
2.0
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