CARTER 35
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 34.67 ft |
| LWL | 27.83 ft |
| Beam | 11 ft |
| Draft | 6 ft/ 1.75 ft min |
| Displacement | 9,300 lb |
| Ballast | 4,799.7 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 7.1 kn |
Rig & Sails
| Iforetriangle height | 41.4 ft |
| Jforetriangle base | 14 ft |
| Pmainsail luff | 35.3 ft |
| Emainsail foot | 11 ft |
| FLforestay | 14 ft |
| Mainsail | 499.5 sq ft |
| Jib (100%) | 289.8 sq ft |
| Spinnaker | 492.7 sq ft |
About the CARTER 35
Also available with the 'Luna rig'.
The Carter 35 is a 34.67 ft masthead sloop designed by Dick Carter and built in 1982. With a displacement of 9300.0 lb and a beam of 11.0 ft, this vessel represents a specific era of American cruising yacht design, though exact build counts and builder details remain unverified in current records.
- Best for:
- This boat suits coastal cruisers and weekend sailors who prioritize a comfortable, stable platform with a moderate comfort ratio of 19.73. Its dimensions and rigging make it manageable for couples or small families seeking a reliable, non-specialized cruising experience.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a capsize ratio of 2.1 and a displacement of 9300.0 lb, the Carter 35 is primarily designed for coastal cruising rather than serious offshore passage-making. Its fin keel and moderate ballast ratio suggest stability in moderate conditions but limited performance in heavy offshore weather.
- Comparables:
- Comparable boats from the early 1980s include the Cal 34 and O'Day 35, which share similar beam widths and displacement ranges. These vessels offer similar coastal cruising capabilities and interior layouts, making them direct competitors in the used market.
Performance
Pricing
We don't have market pricing data for the CARTER 35 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 34.67ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the CARTER 35yet 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 CARTER 35? 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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Used sails that fit the CARTER 35
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