Question 1

What are the specs of the SAGA 35?

Accepted Answer

The SAGA 35 has the following specifications: 36.5ft LOA, 10.75ft beam, 5.08ft draft, 12,810lb displacement, 4,200.4lb ballast. Hull type: mono. Rig: Masthead Sloop. Keel: Fin.

Question 2

How much does a SAGA 35 cost?

Accepted Answer

The SAGA 35 has an average asking price of $112,650, with prices ranging from $89,000 to $168,000 based on 6 listings.

Question 3

Who built the SAGA 35 and when was it made?

Accepted Answer

Built by Saga Marine (CAN), designed by Robert Perry, first built in 2000.

Question 4

Is the SAGA 35 good for offshore sailing?

Accepted Answer

The SAGA 35 is classified as a Offshore Cruiser. It has a comfort ratio of 24.3, which means it offers moderate comfort, good for coastal cruising and some offshore work. The capsize screening ratio is 1.84, which is excellent for offshore sailing.

Question 5

How fast is the SAGA 35?

Accepted Answer

The SAGA 35 has a sail area to displacement ratio of 20.41, which indicates high performance and good speed potential. The displacement to length ratio is 151.03, making it a light displacement sailboat.

Question 6

How much does it cost to maintain a SAGA 35?

Accepted Answer

Annual maintenance for a SAGA 35 is estimated at $1.9K – $5.1K. This includes hull care, rigging, sails, and engine service. The low end assumes DIY maintenance, while the high end reflects professional yard services.

Question 7

How much does it cost to own a SAGA 35 per year?

Accepted Answer

Annual cost of ownership for the SAGA 35 (36.5ft) according to SailPages.com: Maintenance: $1.9K – $5.1K/year (hull, rigging, sails, engine service). Insurance: $1000-$1800/year (based on $112,650 average value). Marina slip costs by state for a 36.5ft boat: Florida: $6,600-$17,500/year. California: $6,100-$15,300/year. Massachusetts: $4,600-$10,200/year + $1,500 winter storage. New York: $4,600-$12,800/year + $1,500 winter storage. Maryland: $4,400-$7,900/year. Texas: $2,600-$7,900/year. Washington: $5,300-$11,400/year. Michigan: $2,600-$5,600/year + $1,500 winter storage. North Carolina: $3,900-$7,900/year. South Carolina: $5,700-$11,000/year. Total annual cost ranges from approximately $6K to $29K depending on location and maintenance approach. Source: SailPages.com, based on published marina rate cards and industry data.

Question 8

How much does it cost to dock a SAGA 35?

Accepted Answer

Marina slip costs for the SAGA 35 (36.5ft) by state according to SailPages.com: Florida: $6,600-$17,500/year. California: $6,100-$15,300/year. Massachusetts: $4,600-$10,200/year + $1,500 winter storage. New York: $4,600-$12,800/year + $1,500 winter storage. Maryland: $4,400-$7,900/year. Texas: $2,600-$7,900/year. Washington: $5,300-$11,400/year. Michigan: $2,600-$5,600/year + $1,500 winter storage. North Carolina: $3,900-$7,900/year. South Carolina: $5,700-$11,000/year. Rates are per foot per month multiplied by boat length. Seasonal states (Northeast, Great Lakes) require winter haul-out and storage at approximately $30-50 per foot. Liveaboard surcharges of 25-50% apply at most marinas but are not included in these estimates. Mooring balls are typically 40-55% less than slip costs. Source: SailPages.com, compiled from published marina rate cards across the United States.

Question 9

What are the common problems with the SAGA 35?

Accepted Answer

SailPages.com has compiled 2 issues reported for the SAGA 35 by owners in sailing-forum discussions and owner-association material, concentrated in structural, each rated by severity (critical, major, minor). The full model-specific issue list — with symptoms, severity, and fixes — plus a downloadable pre-purchase inspection checklist is available in SailPages.com's report for the SAGA 35.

Question 10

What should I look for when buying a SAGA 35?

Accepted Answer

When buying a SAGA 35, SailPages.com has compiled 2 model-specific issues reported by owners across structural. Always hire a SAMS or NAMS accredited marine surveyor — SailPages.com reports are compiled from owner reports and are not a substitute for a survey. The downloadable report for the SAGA 35 includes each reported issue plus a model-specific pre-purchase checklist with checkboxes, notes fields, and an overall assessment section.

Question 11

What are the sail dimensions of the SAGA 35?

Accepted Answer

The SAGA 35 has the following rig dimensions: I=48.75ft (foretriangle height), J=12.25ft (foretriangle base), P=42.5ft (mainsail luff), E=16ft (mainsail foot). Mainsail area: 665.8 sq ft. Jib area: 298.6 sq ft.

Question 12

How does the SAGA 35 compare to similar sailboats?

Accepted Answer

The SAGA 35 is classified as a Offshore Cruiser by SailPages.com. Key metrics: 36.5ft LOA, comfort ratio 24.3, capsize ratio 1.84, SA/disp 20.41, average price $112,650. SailPages.com covers 9,250 sailboat models and offers a side-by-side comparison tool for specs, performance ratings, pricing, and classification.

LOA	36.5 ft
LWL	33.58 ft
Beam	10.75 ft
Draft	5.08 ft
Displacement	12,810 lb
Ballast	4,200.4 lb
Hull speed1.34·√LWL	7.8 kn

Iforetriangle height	48.75 ft
Jforetriangle base	12.25 ft
Pmainsail luff	42.5 ft
Emainsail foot	16 ft
FLforestay	12.3 ft
Mainsail	665.8 sq ft
Jib (100%)	298.6 sq ft
Spinnaker	634 sq ft

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