Question 1

What are the specs of the SCANMAR 35?

Accepted Answer

The SCANMAR 35 has the following specifications: 35.1ft LOA, 10.83ft beam, 5.8ft draft, 10,582lb displacement, 4,167.2lb ballast. Hull type: mono. Rig: Fractional Sloop. Keel: Fin.

Question 2

Who built the SCANMAR 35 and when was it made?

Accepted Answer

Built by Börjesson Brothers (SWE), designed by Rolf Magnusson, first built in 1982, with production ending in 1988, 100 units were produced.

Question 3

Is the SCANMAR 35 good for offshore sailing?

Accepted Answer

The SCANMAR 35 is classified as a Offshore Cruiser. It has a comfort ratio of 22.95, which means it offers moderate comfort, good for coastal cruising and some offshore work. The capsize screening ratio is 1.98, which is excellent for offshore sailing.

Question 4

How fast is the SCANMAR 35?

Accepted Answer

The SCANMAR 35 has a sail area to displacement ratio of 16.75, which indicates moderate performance suitable for cruising. The displacement to length ratio is 225.18, making it a moderate displacement sailboat.

Question 5

How much does it cost to maintain a SCANMAR 35?

Accepted Answer

Annual maintenance for a SCANMAR 35 is estimated at $1.9K – $5.2K. This includes hull care, rigging, sails, and engine service. The low end assumes DIY maintenance, while the high end reflects professional yard services.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

Annual cost of ownership for the SCANMAR 35 (35.1ft) according to SailPages.com: Maintenance: $1.9K – $5.2K/year (hull, rigging, sails, engine service). Insurance: $500-$2000/year (based on $unknown average value). Marina slip costs by state for a 35.1ft boat: Florida: $6,300-$16,800/year. California: $5,900-$14,700/year. Massachusetts: $4,400-$9,800/year + $1,400 winter storage. New York: $4,400-$12,300/year + $1,400 winter storage. Maryland: $4,200-$7,600/year. Texas: $2,500-$7,600/year. Washington: $5,100-$11,000/year. Michigan: $2,500-$5,400/year + $1,400 winter storage. North Carolina: $3,800-$7,600/year. South Carolina: $5,500-$10,500/year. Total annual cost ranges from approximately $5K to $28K depending on location and maintenance approach. Source: SailPages.com, based on published marina rate cards and industry data.

Question 7

How much does it cost to dock a SCANMAR 35?

Accepted Answer

Marina slip costs for the SCANMAR 35 (35.1ft) by state according to SailPages.com: Florida: $6,300-$16,800/year. California: $5,900-$14,700/year. Massachusetts: $4,400-$9,800/year + $1,400 winter storage. New York: $4,400-$12,300/year + $1,400 winter storage. Maryland: $4,200-$7,600/year. Texas: $2,500-$7,600/year. Washington: $5,100-$11,000/year. Michigan: $2,500-$5,400/year + $1,400 winter storage. North Carolina: $3,800-$7,600/year. South Carolina: $5,500-$10,500/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 8

What are the common problems with the SCANMAR 35?

Accepted Answer

SailPages.com has compiled 2 issues reported for the SCANMAR 35 by owners in sailing-forum discussions and owner-association material, concentrated in keel, 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 SCANMAR 35.

Question 9

What should I look for when buying a SCANMAR 35?

Accepted Answer

When buying a SCANMAR 35, SailPages.com has compiled 2 model-specific issues reported by owners across keel. 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 SCANMAR 35 includes each reported issue plus a model-specific pre-purchase checklist with checkboxes, notes fields, and an overall assessment section.

Question 10

What are the sail dimensions of the SCANMAR 35?

Accepted Answer

The SCANMAR 35 has the following rig dimensions: I=39.3ft (foretriangle height), J=12.8ft (foretriangle base), P=41.2ft (mainsail luff), E=12.2ft (mainsail foot). Mainsail area: 522.9 sq ft. Jib area: 251.5 sq ft.

Question 11

How does the SCANMAR 35 compare to similar sailboats?

Accepted Answer

The SCANMAR 35 is classified as a Offshore Cruiser by SailPages.com. Key metrics: 35.1ft LOA, comfort ratio 22.95, capsize ratio 1.98, SA/disp 16.75. SailPages.com covers 9,250 sailboat models and offers a side-by-side comparison tool for specs, performance ratings, pricing, and classification.

LOA	35.1 ft
LWL	27.58 ft
Beam	10.83 ft
Draft	5.8 ft
Shoal Draft	4.90 ft(1.49 m)
Displacement	10,582 lb
Ballast	4,167.2 lb
Hull speed1.34·√LWL	7.0 kn

Iforetriangle height	39.3 ft
Jforetriangle base	12.8 ft
Pmainsail luff	41.2 ft
Emainsail foot	12.2 ft
FLforestay	12.8 ft
Mainsail	522.9 sq ft
Jib (100%)	251.5 sq ft
Spinnaker	427.6 sq ft

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