BEASON 36

About the BEASON 36

A later version was the COMPIS 36. Similar also to MAMBA 36?.

The Beason 36 is a Swedish-built cruising sloop designed by Bernt Andersson and constructed by Widholms Industries, with production records indicating builds from 1980. This vessel represents a specific era of Scandinavian boatbuilding, characterized by its fractional sloop rig and substantial displacement of 12346.0 lb.

Best for:

This boat is well-suited for coastal cruisers and those seeking a comfortable, stable platform, as evidenced by its high Comfort ratio of 25.27 and D/L ratio of 182.0. The prevalence of Yamaha engines (117 mentions) suggests a strong trend toward reliable, low-maintenance powerplants for extended cruising.

Bluewater capability:

With a Capsize ratio of 1.83 and a displacement of 12346.0 lb, the Beason 36 demonstrates strong inherent stability and seaworthiness suitable for offshore passages. However, its bluewater readiness is contingent on addressing critical structural issues, particularly deck core integrity and rudder systems, which are frequent points of failure.

Comparables:

Comparable vessels include other late-1970s to early-1980s Scandinavian designs such as the Hallberg-Rassy 36 or Nauticat 36, which share similar displacement, beam, and cruising-oriented hull forms. These boats are comparable due to their emphasis on seaworthiness, heavy construction, and fractional sloop rigs typical of the era.