BESTEVAER 36

About the BESTEVAER 36

Displacement above is full load. Sail area: Standard -Standard main: 36.9 m² / 397.2 ft² -105% genoa: 28.2 m² / 303.5 ft² Optional -Square top Main: 42 m² / 452.1 ft² -95% jib on Hoyt boom: 23 m² / 247.57 ft² -Staysail: 13 m² / 139.93 ft² -Code 55: 50 m² / 538.2 ft² HVO/GPL diesel tank 130 L / 34.34 gal (heater and optional range extender).

The Bestevaer 36 is a modern cruising sloop designed by Gerard Dykstra and built by KM Yachtbuilders in the Netherlands, with production records indicating builds in 2023. As a contemporary vessel with limited historical owner report data, it represents a new entry in the market rather than a legacy model with extensive long-term feedback.

Best for:

This boat is best suited for coastal cruisers and weekend sailors seeking a modern, well-equipped fractional sloop, as the lack of long-term offshore owner reports suggests it is not yet proven for extended bluewater passages.

Bluewater capability:

With a displacement of 19400.68 lb and a D/L ratio of 203.05, the boat offers moderate stability, but its bluewater capability remains unverified by owner reports due to its recent 2023 production start.

Comparables:

Comparable boats include other modern Dutch or European-built cruising sloops from the 2020s era, such as the Beneteo Sense 40 or Hanse 418, which share similar fractional rig configurations and target the same coastal cruising demographic.