DICKERSON 35 (WHITTHOLZ)
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 35 ft |
| LWL | 27.83 ft |
| Beam | 10.42 ft |
| Draft | 5 ft/ 4.25 ft min |
| Displacement | 15,300 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 7.1 kn |
About the DICKERSON 35 (WHITTHOLZ)
'Hard Chine' DICKERSON 35. Available as sloop, cutter or ketch. Sets of plan for this design were sold to a number of other builders directly from the designer. Thanks to Blake Cunningham for providing images and updated information on a number of Dickerson yachts.
The Dickerson 35 is a rare, single-year production vessel designed by Charles Whittolz and built by Dickerson Yachts in 1958. With only one hull built, this unique masthead ketch represents a distinct chapter in American yacht design history.
- Best for:
- This boat suits collectors and enthusiasts seeking a unique, heavy-displacement classic with a ketch rig, rather than typical coastal cruisers looking for a common model with readily available parts.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a displacement of 15300.0 lb and a comfort ratio of 34.77, the boat exhibits heavy, stable characteristics suitable for offshore passage making, supported by a low capsize ratio of 1.68.
- Comparables:
- Comparable to other 1950s American ketches like the Pearson 35 or early O'Day models, though the Dickerson 35 is distinguished by its specific Whittolz design and extremely limited production run.
Performance
Pricing
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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 35 (WHITTHOLZ)yet 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.
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