CLEARWATER 36
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 36.25 ft |
| LWL | 29.67 ft |
| Beam | 11.33 ft |
| Draft | 6.3 ft |
| Displacement | 11,750 lb |
| Ballast | 4,500.2 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 7.3 kn |
Rig & Sails
| Iforetriangle height | 48 ft |
| Jforetriangle base | 13.33 ft |
| Pmainsail luff | 42.67 ft |
| Emainsail foot | 15.33 ft |
| FLforestay | 13.3 ft |
| Mainsail | 673.2 sq ft |
| Jib (100%) | 319.9 sq ft |
| Spinnaker | 543.9 sq ft |
About the CLEARWATER 36
An evolution of the earlier Clearwater 35 but with fixed keel and taller rig. Sean Fawcett was associate of Craig Walters at this time.
The Clearwater 36 is a 36.25 ft masthead sloop designed by Craig Walters and Sean Fawcett, built by Holby Marine (USA) with production starting in 1993. With a displacement of 11750.0 lb and a beam of 11.33 ft, this vessel represents a specific era of American boatbuilding, though the exact total hulls built remains unconfirmed in available data.
- Best for:
- This boat suits coastal cruisers and weekend sailors who prioritize a comfortable, stable platform with a moderate comfort ratio of 22.63. Its dimensions and rigging make it manageable for couples or small families seeking a reliable day-sailer or short-range cruiser.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a capsize ratio of 2.0 and a displacement of 11750.0 lb, the Clearwater 36 is primarily designed for coastal cruising rather than heavy offshore passage-making. Its fin keel and moderate ballast ratio suggest it is best suited for protected waters and short offshore trips.
- Comparables:
- Comparable boats from the early 1990s include the Catalina 36 and the Hunter 36, which share similar beam widths and displacement ranges. These vessels offer similar interior volumes and masthead sloop configurations, making them direct competitors in the 36-foot cruising market.
Performance
Pricing
We don't have market pricing data for the CLEARWATER 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 36.25ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the CLEARWATER 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 CLEARWATER 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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