The Tradewind 35, a long-keeled cutter, was designed by John Rock and built in the UK by Blondecell Ltd.
Underwater Profile: Long keel
Hull Material: GRP (Fiberglass)
Length Overall: 35'0" (10.67m)
Waterline Length: 25'10" (7.87m)
Beam: 10'6" (3.2m)
Draft: 5'6" (1.68m)
Rig Type: Cutter
Displacement: 19,442lb (8,819kg)
Designer: John Rock
Builder: Blondecell (UK)
Year First Built: 1975
Number Built: 70
1. Sail Area/Displacement Ratio: 16.1
2. Ballast/Displacement Ratio: 42.6
3. Displacement/Length Ratio: 504
4. Comfort Ratio: 45.9
5. Capsize Screening Formula: 1.6
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1. A Sail Area/Displacement Ratio of 16.1 suggests that the Tradewind 35 will, in the right conditions, approach her maximum hull speed readily and satisfy the sailing performance expectations of most cruising sailors.
2. A Ballast/Displacement Ratio of 42.6 means that the Tradewind 35 will stand up well to her canvas in a blow, helping her to power through the waves.
3. A massive Displacement/Length Ratio of 504, tells us the Tradewind 35 is firmly in the ultra-heavy displacement category. Load her up as much as you like and her performance will be hardly affected, not that it was ever startling. Few if any sailboats are built to this displacement category these days - but they remain popular with some long-distance sailors.
4. Ted Brewer's Comfort Ratio of 45.9 suggests that crew comfort of a Tradewind 35 in a seaway is similar to what you would associate with the motion of a heavy bluewater cruising boat. Pitching and rolling will be well damped - your cup of coffee on the salon table stands a reasonable chance of staying there in most conditions.
5. The Capsize Screening Formula (CSF) of 1.6 tells us that a Tradewind 35 would be a safer choice of sailboat for an ocean passage than one with a CSF of more than 2.0.
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