DICKERSON 35
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 35 ft |
| LWL | 26.83 ft |
| Beam | 10.42 ft |
| Draft | 7 ft/ 4 ft min |
| Displacement | 12,000 lb |
| Ballast | 3,999.6 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 6.9 kn |
Rig & Sails
| Iforetriangle height | 39.41 ft |
| Jforetriangle base | 11.66 ft |
| Pmainsail luff | 35 ft |
| Emainsail foot | 13 ft |
| PYmizzen luff | 26.58 ft |
| EYmizzen foot | 10 ft |
| FLforestay | 11.7 ft |
| Mainsail | 475.5 sq ft |
| Jib (100%) | 229.8 sq ft |
| Spinnaker | 390.6 sq ft |
About the DICKERSON 35
Center cockpit 'double cabin' version also available.
The Dickerson 35 is a rare, single-year production vessel designed by Ernest Tucker and built by Dickerson Boat Builders (USA) in 1965. With an unknown total build count, this 35.0 ft LOA ketch represents a unique snapshot of mid-60s American yacht design.
- Best for:
- This boat suits experienced sailors seeking a classic, heavy-displacement ketch with a 12000.0 lb displacement and 277.38 D/L ratio, ideal for those who prioritize seakworthiness and traditional aesthetics over high-speed performance.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a low 1.82 capsize ratio and 33.33% ballast-to-displacement ratio, the Dickerson 35 exhibits strong offshore stability and is well-suited for bluewater cruising despite its age.
- Comparables:
- Comparable to other 1960s American ketches like the Pearson 363 or O'Day 36, the Dickerson 35 shares a similar era and masthead ketch rig, though its 10.42 ft beam and 7.0 ft max draft suggest a heavier, more stable platform.
Performance
Market Price
Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 35ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the DICKERSON 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.
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