FAURBY 363
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 36.02 ft |
| LWL | 31.82 ft |
| Beam | 10.83 ft |
| Draft | 5.91 ft |
| Displacement | 12,566 lb |
| Ballast | 5,070.4 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 7.6 kn |
About the FAURBY 363
The Faurby 363 is a Danish-built cruising sloop designed by Niels Peter Faurby and constructed by Faurby Yachts (DEN) in 1998. With a displacement of 12566.0 lb and a fractional sloop rig, this vessel represents a specific era of European boatbuilding, though the exact total hulls built remains unverified in available data.
- Best for:
- This boat suits coastal cruisers and those seeking a comfortable, stable platform with a high comfort ratio of 24.58, rather than high-performance racing enthusiasts.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a low capsize ratio of 1.87 and a displacement of 12566.0 lb, the Faurby 363 is structurally capable of offshore passages, provided the keel and rudder systems are thoroughly inspected for integrity.
- Comparables:
- Comparable to other late-90s European fractional sloops like the Beneteau First 36 or Hallberg-Rassy 362, the Faurby 363 shares similar dimensions and a focus on balanced cruising comfort over pure speed.
Performance
ORC Performance Data(2 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° | 5.4 | 6.3 | 6.8 | 7.0 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.2 |
| 60° | 5.7 | 6.6 | 7.0 | 7.2 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.4 |
| 75° | 5.9 | 6.8 | 7.2 | 7.4 | 7.6 | 7.6 | 7.7 |
| 90° | 5.9 | 6.8 | 7.2 | 7.5 | 7.7 | 7.9 | 8.1 |
| 110° | 5.6 | 6.7 | 7.3 | 7.6 | 7.9 | 8.1 | 8.4 |
| 120° | 5.4 | 6.5 | 7.2 | 7.6 | 7.9 | 8.3 | 8.8 |
| 135° | 4.9 | 6.0 | 6.8 | 7.3 | 7.7 | 8.0 | 8.8 |
| 150° | 4.1 | 5.2 | 6.1 | 6.9 | 7.3 | 7.6 | 8.3 |
| Beat VMG | 3.6 | 4.2 | 4.6 | 4.8 | 4.9 | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Run VMG | 3.5 | 4.5 | 5.3 | 6.0 | 6.7 | 7.2 | 7.8 |
Market Price
Asking price by model year
14 listings · boat years 1994–2004 · median $108,080
Each dot is one listing · hover for details · dashed red line marks the median · obvious data-entry outliers (top & bottom 2.5%) excluded.
Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 36.02ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
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Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
5 reported issues across 4 systems for the FAURBY 363, compiled from owner reports in sailing forums and owner-association material.
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