⛵ Sailboat DB

DEFENDER 35

Masthead Sloop • Fin with rudder on skeg • Built 1978–1985

drawing

Dimensions

LOA
35.27 ft
LWL
29.1 ft
Beam
10.76 ft
Max Draft
5.51 ft
Displacement
8,999 lbs
Ballast
4,200 lbs

Performance Ratios

Capsize Ratio ⓘ
2.07 (use caution offshore)
SA/D Ratio ⓘ
18.3
D/L Ratio ⓘ
163
Ballast Ratio ⓘ
46.7%

Sail Plan

Sail Area
495 sq ft
I
42.32 ft
J
14.27 ft
P
37.4 ft
E
10.33 ft

Construction

Hull Type
Fin with rudder on skeg
Rig Type
Masthead Sloop
Hull Material
FG
Ballast Type
Lead

Production

First Built
1978
Last Built
1985
Number Built
9

Engine & Accommodations

Engine Make
Volvo Penta
Engine Type
Diesel
Water
26 gal
Fuel
26 gal
Notes: Design as IOR 3/4 ton racer.

Class Association