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Yorktown 35
Designer: H. Mccune  ·  Builder: Yorktown Marine Corp  ·  First built: 1974
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About the Yorktown 35

Designed as a capable cruising sailboat, the Yorktown 35 earned a quiet reputation among sailors looking for a reliable, sea-kindly passage-maker during its production years. Built by Yorktown Yachts, the boat reflects the practical design philosophy of its era, prioritizing comfort and safety at sea over outright racing performance. The Yorktown 35 is generally regarded as a solid bluewater-capable vessel, well suited to coastal and offshore cruising. Its hull form and construction were aimed at delivering a stable, predictable motion in a variety of sea conditions, making it an appealing choice for couples or small crews planning extended passages or liveaboard adventures. While detailed specifications are limited, the boat carries the hallmarks of American production cruisers from its generation — sturdy fiberglass construction, a comfortable interior layout, and a balanced rig that rewards capable but not overly demanding seamanship. For the prospective buyer, the Yorktown 35 represents an entry point into serious bluewater sailing without the complexity of a larger yacht. Researching individual examples carefully for maintenance history and refit status is advisable, as with any vessel of its age.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 35.00 ft / 10.67 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 30.00 ft / 9.14 m
Beam 11.50 ft / 3.51 m
Max Draft 6.00 ft / 1.83 m
Displacement 16,000.00 lb / 7,257 kg
Ballast 7,000.00 lb / 3,175 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 500.00 ft² / 46.45 m²
Headroom 6.25 ft / 1.91 m
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin Keel
Rigging Type Masthead Sloop
Construction FG
Designer H. McCune
Builder Yorktown Marine Corp
First Built 1974
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Performance Ratios
PHRF Rating PHRF (Performance Handicap Racing Fleet) is a national racing handicap measured in seconds per nautical mile. Lower values indicate faster boats. Ratings are sourced from US Sailing's national database (median across 60+ regional fleets).
Under 0 — Ultralight racer0–90 — Performance racer90–150 — Cruiser/racer150–210 — Typical cruiserOver 210 — Heavy/slow cruiser
 186
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
 12.65
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
 30.35
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
 1.83
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. 7.34
S# (Speed Number) The Speed Number (S#) is a quick performance index. Higher values indicate a faster, more powerful design relative to its size.
Under 3.0 — Slow cruiser3.0–5.0 — Average cruiser5.0–7.0 — Performance cruiserOver 7.0 — Racer
 1.61
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
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 38.27
J (Foretriangle Base) 13.0
P (Mainsail Luff) 34.5
E (Mainsail Foot) 14.5
SA Fore 248.76
SA Main 250.13
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