DICKERSON 36
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 36 ft |
| LWL | 26.83 ft |
| Beam | 10.42 ft |
| Draft | 7 ft/ 4 ft min |
| Displacement | 13,000 lb |
| Ballast | 4,000.1 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 6.9 kn |
Rig & Sails
| Iforetriangle height | 39 ft |
| Jforetriangle base | 15 ft |
| Pmainsail luff | 34.8 ft |
| Emainsail foot | 15.3 ft |
| FLforestay | 15 ft |
| Mainsail | 580 sq ft |
| Jib (100%) | 292.5 sq ft |
| Spinnaker | 497.3 sq ft |
About the DICKERSON 36
Sloop or Ketch. Images above show the ketch. Rig dimensions above are for the sloop. One Dickerson 36 ketch owner reported the following rig dimensions: I - 36.75' J - 13.33' P - 34.18' (max hoist) E - 13.16' (max outhaul) PY - 24.25' EY - 10'
The Dickerson 36 is a classic American cruiser designed by Ernest Tucker and built by Dickerson Boat Builders (USA) in 1971. With a hull count listed as ?, this vessel represents a specific era of American boatbuilding, characterized by its 36.0 ft LOA and 13000.0 lb displacement.
- Best for:
- This boat suits coastal cruisers and those seeking a comfortable, stable platform with a 29.94 comfort ratio, particularly owners willing to manage maintenance on a 1971-era hull.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a 1.78 capsize ratio and 300.49 D/L ratio, the Dickerson 36 is well-suited for offshore passages, a capability reinforced by the high prevalence of watermaker (23 mentions) and solar panel (29 mentions) installations in the fleet.
- Comparables:
- Comparable to other 1970s American full-keel sloops like the Cal 36 or O'Day 36, it shares similar dimensions and a focus on comfort over high-performance racing metrics.
Performance
Market Price
Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 36ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
12 reported issues across 7 systems for the DICKERSON 36, compiled from owner reports in sailing forums and owner-association material.
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