BH 36
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 36.08 ft |
| LWL | 32 ft |
| Beam | 11.25 ft |
| Draft | 7.58 ft |
| Displacement | 10,475 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 7.6 kn |
Rig & Sails
| Iforetriangle height | 49.41 ft |
| Jforetriangle base | 13.93 ft |
| Pmainsail luff | 43.24 ft |
| Emainsail foot | 15.46 ft |
| FLforestay | 13.9 ft |
| Mainsail | 705.1 sq ft |
| Jib (100%) | 344.1 sq ft |
| Spinnaker | 585 sq ft |
About the BH 36
BH = Bashford & Howison. Became SYDNEY 36 with a number of keel and rig changes. See SYDNEY 36.
The BH 36 is a classic Australian cruiser designed by Murray Burns Dovell and built by Bashford & Howison (AUS) in 1995. As the specific hull count is not definitively recorded in the source data, this model represents a limited production run of a well-regarded design known for its balanced performance.
- Best for:
- This boat suits coastal cruisers and weekend sailors who value a comfortable, stable ride with good sailing performance, as indicated by its moderate comfort ratio of 19.4 and manageable displacement of 10475.0 lb.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a low capsize ratio of 2.06 and a displacement of 10475.0 lb, the BH 36 exhibits good stability for coastal passages, though its single-year production and lack of extensive bluewater owner reports suggest it is best suited for protected waters rather than extended offshore expeditions.
- Comparables:
- Comparable boats include other late-90s Australian designs like the O'Day 36 or Hunter 36, which share similar masthead sloop rigs and fin keel configurations, though the BH 36 offers a more traditional cruising layout.
Performance
ORC Performance Data(14 certificates)
Measured performance data from ORC (Offshore Racing Congress) certificates.
Polar Diagram
Boat speed (kn) vs. true wind angle. Source: ORC
Racing Ratings
Triple Number
ORC Measured
Sail Areas (ORC)
Speed Table (kn)
| TWA \ TWS | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 20 | 24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52° | 4.1 | 5.5 | 6.5 | 7.1 | 7.4 | 7.5 | 7.6 | 7.6 | 7.6 |
| 60° | 4.3 | 5.8 | 6.7 | 7.2 | 7.5 | 7.7 | 7.8 | 7.9 | 7.9 |
| 75° | 4.5 | 5.9 | 6.9 | 7.4 | 7.7 | 8.0 | 8.2 | 8.3 | 8.4 |
| 90° | 4.6 | 6.1 | 7.1 | 7.6 | 8.0 | 8.2 | 8.4 | 8.8 | 9.1 |
| 110° | 4.4 | 6.0 | 7.1 | 7.7 | 8.2 | 8.6 | 8.9 | 9.7 | 10.3 |
| 120° | 4.3 | 5.8 | 7.0 | 7.6 | 8.2 | 8.7 | 9.2 | 10.2 | 11.5 |
| 135° | 3.7 | 5.2 | 6.5 | 7.3 | 7.8 | 8.3 | 8.8 | 10.4 | 13.3 |
| 150° | 3.1 | 4.4 | 5.6 | 6.5 | 7.2 | 7.7 | 8.2 | 9.2 | 11.4 |
| Beat VMG | 2.6 | 3.6 | 4.4 | 5.0 | 5.3 | 5.4 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.4 |
| Run VMG | 2.6 | 3.8 | 4.8 | 5.7 | 6.4 | 7.0 | 7.4 | 8.3 | 9.9 |
Pricing
We don't have market pricing data for the BH 36 yet. If you own one, help other buyers — what did you pay for it? Reports build a community price estimate over time.
Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 36.08ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the BH 36yet to publish model-specific findings we'd stand behind — but here's a free general inspection checklist, built from our research into what actually goes wrong on boats of this kind.
Drawn from 7,029 documented issues across 2,391 models, ordered so the areas that most often turn up problems come first.
Own a BH 36? Reports from owners are what turn this into a model-specific checklist — and they're the reason the boats above it have one.
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