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Watkins 36C
Designer: Tripp/Watkins  ·  Builder: Watkins Yachts (Usa)  ·  First built: 1981
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About the Watkins 36C

Finding comprehensive information about the Watkins 36C proves challenging, as this sailboat represents one of the lesser-documented designs in the 36-foot category. Despite limited available specifications, the vessel appears to have been produced during an era when mid-size cruising sailboats emphasized practical coastal sailing capabilities over racing performance. Based on the naming convention and typical design practices of its period, this boat likely features traditional cruising amenities suited for weekend getaways and extended coastal passages. The 36-foot length suggests adequate interior volume for comfortable overnight accommodations while maintaining manageable handling characteristics for smaller crews. Without extensive production records or widespread ownership, the Watkins 36C remains something of a niche vessel in today's used boat market. Prospective buyers should approach any example with careful attention to surveying and documentation, as parts availability and technical support may prove limited compared to more popular production boats of similar vintage. For sailors seeking an uncommon cruising boat with character distinct from mass-produced alternatives, the Watkins 36C could offer unique appeal, though thorough research and professional inspection become especially important given the limited reference data available.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 36.00 ft / 10.97 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 29.33 ft / 8.94 m
Beam 10.50 ft / 3.20 m
Max Draft 4.50 ft / 1.37 m
Displacement 17,000.00 lb / 7,711 kg
Ballast 6,000.00 lb / 2,722 kg
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin with rudder on skeg
Rigging Type Masthead Sloop
Construction FG
Designer Tripp/Watkins
Builder Watkins Yachts (USA)
First Built 1981
Last Built 1984
Number Built 58
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Performance Ratios
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
35.29
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
300.79
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. 6.6 pounds/inch
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 12.83
J (Foretriangle Base) 14.00 ft / 4.27 m
P (Mainsail Luff) 528.00 ft² / 49.05 m²
E (Mainsail Foot) Perkins
Engine & Accommodations
Fuel Capacity 40 gals / 151 L
Water Capacity 85 gals / 322 L
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