BIANCA 360
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 36.09 ft |
| LWL | 30.18 ft |
| Beam | 11.81 ft |
| Draft | 6.23 ft |
| Displacement | 11,685 lb |
| Ballast | 4,850.4 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 7.4 kn |
About the BIANCA 360
Sail area above is for main and jib. Main: 35.2 sqm / 378.9 sqft Jib: 23 sqm / 247.6 sqft Genoa: 39.6 sqm / 426.25 sqft Spinnaker: 89.5 sqm / 963.4 sqft *Specs are compiled from various sites we believe accurate but need verification.
The Bianca 360 is a classic 1973 masthead sloop designed by Bjorn Jensen and built by Bianca Yachts. With a displacement of 11685.0 lb and a comfort ratio of 21.09, this vessel offers a stable, heavy-displacement cruising experience typical of its era.
- Best for:
- This boat is well-suited for coastal cruisers and those seeking a comfortable, stable platform for relaxed sailing, given its high comfort ratio and moderate sail area.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a low capsize ratio of 2.09 and a displacement of 11685.0 lb, the Bianca 360 possesses the stability and seaworthiness suitable for protected coastal passages and moderate offshore cruising.
- Comparables:
- Comparable vessels include other 1970s heavy-displacement fin-keel sloops such as the Cal 34 or O'Day 35, which share similar dimensions, displacement characteristics, and cruising-oriented designs.
Performance
ORC Performance Data(1 certificate)
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 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52° | 5.0 | 5.9 | 6.6 | 7.0 | 7.1 | 7.2 | 7.2 |
| 60° | 5.3 | 6.2 | 6.8 | 7.1 | 7.3 | 7.4 | 7.4 |
| 75° | 5.5 | 6.5 | 7.0 | 7.3 | 7.5 | 7.7 | 7.8 |
| 90° | 5.5 | 6.4 | 7.1 | 7.4 | 7.6 | 7.8 | 8.2 |
| 110° | 5.4 | 6.5 | 7.2 | 7.5 | 7.9 | 8.2 | 8.5 |
| 120° | 5.2 | 6.4 | 7.1 | 7.5 | 7.9 | 8.3 | 8.9 |
| 135° | 4.7 | 5.8 | 6.7 | 7.2 | 7.6 | 8.0 | 8.9 |
| 150° | 4.0 | 5.1 | 6.0 | 6.8 | 7.3 | 7.6 | 8.3 |
| Beat VMG | 3.3 | 4.0 | 4.5 | 4.8 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Run VMG | 3.5 | 4.4 | 5.2 | 6.0 | 6.6 | 7.1 | 7.7 |
Pricing
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 36.09ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
1 reported issues across 1 systems for the BIANCA 360, compiled from owner reports in sailing forums and owner-association material.
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