Question 1

What are the specs of the SYDNEY 36?

Accepted Answer

The SYDNEY 36 has the following specifications: 36.08ft LOA, 11.25ft beam, 7.58ft draft, 10,475lb displacement. Hull type: mono. Rig: Masthead Sloop. Keel: Fin.

Question 2

Who built the SYDNEY 36 and when was it made?

Accepted Answer

Built by Sydney Yachts (AUS), designed by Murray Burns Dovell, first built in 1998, with production ending in 2008.

Question 3

Is the SYDNEY 36 good for offshore sailing?

Accepted Answer

The SYDNEY 36 is classified as a Performance Racer. It has a comfort ratio of 19.4, which means it has a sportier ride, better suited for coastal and protected waters. The capsize screening ratio is 2.06, which is acceptable for offshore use.

Question 4

How fast is the SYDNEY 36?

Accepted Answer

The SYDNEY 36 has a sail area to displacement ratio of 22.74, which indicates high performance and good speed potential. The displacement to length ratio is 142.71, making it a light displacement sailboat.

Question 5

How much does it cost to maintain a SYDNEY 36?

Accepted Answer

Annual maintenance for a SYDNEY 36 is estimated at $1.7K – $4.6K. 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 SYDNEY 36 per year?

Accepted Answer

Annual cost of ownership for the SYDNEY 36 (36.08ft) according to SailPages.com: Maintenance: $1.7K – $4.6K/year (hull, rigging, sails, engine service). Insurance: $500-$2000/year (based on $unknown average value). Marina slip costs by state for a 36.08ft boat: Florida: $6,500-$17,300/year. California: $6,100-$15,200/year. Massachusetts: $4,500-$10,100/year + $1,400 winter storage. New York: $4,500-$12,600/year + $1,400 winter storage. Maryland: $4,300-$7,800/year. Texas: $2,600-$7,800/year. Washington: $5,200-$11,300/year. Michigan: $2,500-$5,600/year + $1,400 winter storage. North Carolina: $3,900-$7,800/year. South Carolina: $5,600-$10,800/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 SYDNEY 36?

Accepted Answer

Marina slip costs for the SYDNEY 36 (36.08ft) by state according to SailPages.com: Florida: $6,500-$17,300/year. California: $6,100-$15,200/year. Massachusetts: $4,500-$10,100/year + $1,400 winter storage. New York: $4,500-$12,600/year + $1,400 winter storage. Maryland: $4,300-$7,800/year. Texas: $2,600-$7,800/year. Washington: $5,200-$11,300/year. Michigan: $2,500-$5,600/year + $1,400 winter storage. North Carolina: $3,900-$7,800/year. South Carolina: $5,600-$10,800/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 SYDNEY 36?

Accepted Answer

SailPages.com has compiled 4 issues reported for the SYDNEY 36 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 SYDNEY 36.

Question 9

What should I look for when buying a SYDNEY 36?

Accepted Answer

When buying a SYDNEY 36, SailPages.com has compiled 4 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 SYDNEY 36 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 SYDNEY 36?

Accepted Answer

The SYDNEY 36 has the following rig dimensions: I=49.41ft (foretriangle height), J=13.93ft (foretriangle base), P=43.24ft (mainsail luff), E=15.46ft (mainsail foot). Mainsail area: 705.1 sq ft. Jib area: 344.1 sq ft.

Question 11

How does the SYDNEY 36 compare to similar sailboats?

Accepted Answer

The SYDNEY 36 is classified as a Performance Racer by SailPages.com. Key metrics: 36.08ft LOA, comfort ratio 19.4, capsize ratio 2.06, SA/disp 22.74. SailPages.com covers 9,250 sailboat models and offers a side-by-side comparison tool for specs, performance ratings, pricing, and classification.

LOA	36.08 ft
LWL	32 ft
Beam	11.25 ft
Draft	7.58 ft
Displacement	10,475 lb
Hull speed1.34·√LWL	7.6 kn

Iforetriangle height	49.41 ft
Jforetriangle base	13.93 ft
Pmainsail luff	43.24 ft
Emainsail foot	15.46 ft
FLforestay	13.9 ft
Mainsail	705.1 sq ft
Jib (100%)	344.1 sq ft
Spinnaker	585 sq ft

TWA \ TWS	6	8	10	12	14	16	20
52°	5.4	6.4	7.0	7.4	7.6	7.7	7.8
60°	5.7	6.7	7.2	7.5	7.8	7.9	8.1
75°	6.0	7.0	7.5	7.8	8.0	8.2	8.5
90°	6.2	7.2	7.7	8.0	8.3	8.6	8.9
110°	6.0	7.1	7.7	8.2	8.6	8.9	9.7
120°	5.9	7.0	7.6	8.1	8.6	9.1	10.0
135°	5.3	6.5	7.3	7.8	8.3	8.8	10.1
150°	4.5	5.6	6.6	7.3	7.8	8.2	9.2
Beat VMG	3.6	4.4	5.0	5.3	5.5	5.7	5.8
Run VMG	3.9	4.9	5.7	6.4	7.0	7.5	8.3

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