HOLIDAY 36
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 35.5 ft |
| LWL | 29.25 ft |
| Beam | 11.5 ft |
| Draft | 6.67 ft |
| Displacement | 12,800 lb |
| Ballast | 5,489.9 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 7.2 kn |
About the HOLIDAY 36
Specs shown here are from S&S design # 2432. Holiday Boats was located at Bataan, Phillipines. AKA PRESTIGE 36 from Australia. See PRESTIGE 36.
The Holiday 36 is a classic cruising sloop designed by Sparkman & Stephens and built by Holiday Boats (PHI) in 1984. With a production run limited to a single year and an unknown total hull count, this vessel represents a specific snapshot of late-80s American boatbuilding.
- Best for:
- This boat is best suited for coastal cruisers and weekend sailors who prioritize a comfortable, stable ride over high-performance racing metrics. Its fractional sloop rig and moderate sail area-to-displacement ratio suggest it is manageable for short-handed crews.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a displacement of 12800.0 lb and a capsize ratio of 1.97, the Holiday 36 exhibits the heavy, stable characteristics typical of offshore-capable cruisers, though its single-year production limits the breadth of long-term bluewater performance data.
- Comparables:
- Comparable vessels include other Sparkman & Stephens designs from the mid-1980s, such as the Pearson 365 or the Island Packet 36, which share similar displacement and comfort-oriented hull forms. These boats are comparable due to their shared emphasis on seaworthiness and interior volume over speed.
Performance
Pricing
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 35.5ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
1 reported issues across 1 systems for the HOLIDAY 36, compiled from owner reports in sailing forums and owner-association material.
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