CARIBBEAN 35 (CHRIS-CRAFT)
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 35.18 ft |
| LWL | 26.5 ft |
| Beam | 11 ft |
| Draft | 4.7 ft |
| Displacement | 18,000 lb |
| Ballast | 5,000.4 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 6.9 kn |
Rig & Sails
| Iforetriangle height | 40 ft |
| Jforetriangle base | 12.87 ft |
| Pmainsail luff | 34 ft |
| Emainsail foot | 14 ft |
| PYmizzen luff | 20 ft |
| EYmizzen foot | 8 ft |
About the CARIBBEAN 35 (CHRIS-CRAFT)
S&S design #1657.X.(this design was modified a number of times). Available as a sloop or ketch. Dimensions for ketch rig: I: 40.0' J: 12.87' P: 34.0' E: 14.0' PY: 20.0 EY: 8.0' Same hull as SAIL YACHT 35 (CHRIS-CRAFT). Information from original builders brochure.
Designed by Sparkman & Stephens and built by Chris-Craft (USA) from 1965–1976, the Caribbean 35 is a classic full-keel sloop with a production run of 100 hulls. Its substantial displacement of 18000.0 lb and comfort ratio of 39.21 reflect a design prioritizing stability and seakeeping over high-speed planing.
- Best for:
- This boat suits coastal cruisers and conservative bluewater sailors who value a stable, comfortable motion and traditional handling characteristics over high-performance racing metrics.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a low capsize ratio of 1.68 and a full/long keel, the Caribbean 35 is well-suited for offshore passages, offering excellent directional stability and a safe righting moment for its 18000.0 lb displacement.
- Comparables:
- Comparable boats include the Tartan 34 and O'Day 35, which share similar full-keel layouts, displacement ranges, and Sparkman & Stephens or contemporary American design philosophies from the late 1960s and 1970s.
Performance
Pricing
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 35.18ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
8 reported issues across 5 systems for the CARIBBEAN 35 (CHRIS-CRAFT), compiled from owner reports in sailing forums and owner-association material.
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