NEW YORK 36

About the NEW YORK 36

Some New York YC members engaged Naval Architect Bill Cook to design a boat for one design racing among members and also be competitive in handicap racing under the IOR. FAIR AMERICAN was the first of 60 boats to be built. The NEW YORK 36 raced as a class on the annual NYYC Cruise throughout much of the 80's. A number were also sold to non members, especially on the west coast, where class racing took place for a few years. Specs are from original William Cook drawing.

Designed by William Cook and built by W. D. Schock Corp. from 1980–1985, the New York 36 is a robust fractional sloop with 88 hulls produced. Its substantial 10000.0 lb displacement and 183.05 D/L ratio reflect a heavy, stable platform intended for serious cruising.

Best for:

This boat suits coastal and offshore cruisers who prioritize stability and comfort over pure speed, particularly those willing to manage the maintenance demands of a heavy, solidly built vessel.

Bluewater capability:

With a low 2.17 capsize ratio and significant 4200.0 lb ballast, the New York 36 is well-suited for bluewater passages, offering excellent stability and motion comfort in heavy seas.

Comparables:

Comparable to other heavy-displacement Schock designs like the Island Packet 38 or the Tartan 38, these boats share similar fractional sloop rigs and focus on seaworthiness over planing performance.