CONTRAST 362
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 36.09 ft |
| LWL | 30.51 ft |
| Beam | 12.47 ft |
| Draft | 6.14 ft |
| Displacement | 12,125 lb |
| Ballast | 4,739.7 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 7.4 kn |
About the CONTRAST 362
The Contrast 362 is a fractional sloop designed by Rolf Magnusson and built by Karlstad in 1985. With a displacement of 12125.0 lb and a beam of 12.47 ft, this vessel represents a specific era of Scandinavian design, though the exact number of hulls built remains unknown.
- Best for:
- This boat suits coastal cruisers and weekend sailors who prioritize a comfortable, stable platform with a moderate comfort ratio of 20.21. Its fractional rig and fin keel configuration make it manageable for small crews seeking reliable performance in protected waters.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a low capsize ratio of 2.17 and a displacement of 12125.0 lb, the Contrast 362 exhibits good stability characteristics for offshore passage making, though its single-year production run limits the breadth of long-term bluewater owner reports.
- Comparables:
- Comparable boats from the mid-1980s include other Rolf Magnusson designs and similar displacement Scandinavian cruisers like the Hallberg-Rassy 362. These vessels share similar beam-to-length ratios and fractional rigging, offering a balance of comfort and sailing performance.
Performance
ORC Performance Data(4 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 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52° | 5.1 | 6.0 | 6.5 | 6.7 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 |
| 60° | 5.4 | 6.3 | 6.7 | 6.9 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 |
| 75° | 5.6 | 6.5 | 6.9 | 7.1 | 7.2 | 7.3 | 7.4 |
| 90° | 5.5 | 6.4 | 6.9 | 7.2 | 7.4 | 7.5 | 7.8 |
| 110° | 5.3 | 6.3 | 7.0 | 7.3 | 7.6 | 7.8 | 8.1 |
| 120° | 5.1 | 6.2 | 6.9 | 7.2 | 7.5 | 7.9 | 8.4 |
| 135° | 4.6 | 5.6 | 6.5 | 7.0 | 7.3 | 7.7 | 8.4 |
| 150° | 3.8 | 4.9 | 5.8 | 6.5 | 7.0 | 7.3 | 8.0 |
| Beat VMG | 3.4 | 4.0 | 4.4 | 4.6 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 |
| Run VMG | 3.3 | 4.2 | 5.0 | 5.8 | 6.4 | 6.9 | 7.5 |
Market Price
Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 36.09ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the CONTRAST 362yet 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 CONTRAST 362? 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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