Designed by Doug Peterson and built by C&L Marine Corp in Taiwan starting in 1978, this 36-footer represents the era when performance-oriented cruising designs were gaining popularity. Peterson, known for his successful racing yachts, brought his expertise to create a boat that balances sailing performance with cruising comfort. The Cl 36 features a fin keel with rudder mounted on a skeg configuration, providing good directional stability while maintaining reasonable performance characteristics. With a displacement of 18,000 pounds and 7,000 pounds of ballast, she offers a solid feel underfoot while still being responsive in varying wind conditions. The masthead sloop rig with 450 square feet of sail area delivers respectable performance for both coastal cruising and occasional offshore passages. Construction utilizes fiberglass hull with a plywood-cored deck, a proven combination that provides strength while keeping weight reasonable. The comfort ratio of 36.93 suggests she's well-suited for extended cruising, while the capsize screening formula of 1.61 indicates good stability for coastal and near-offshore sailing. Her hull speed of 7.52 knots and sail area to displacement ratio of 10.52 position her as a capable cruiser that won't disappoint sailors seeking both comfort and reasonable performance under sail.
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What is the Cl 36's sail area to displacement ratio?
The Cl 36 has a Sail Area to Displacement ratio (SA/D) of 10.52. Values between 14–18 are typical cruising sailboats; 18–22 is cruiser/racer; over 22 is performance racing.
What is the Cl 36's comfort ratio?
The Cl 36 has a Ted Brewer Comfort Ratio of 36.93. A ratio over 30 indicates good offshore comfort; over 40 is very comfortable offshore.
Is the Cl 36 safe for offshore sailing?
The Cl 36 has a Capsize Screening Formula value of 1.61. Values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing; under 1.8 is ideal.
What is the hull speed of the Cl 36?
The theoretical hull speed of the Cl 36 is 7.52 kn knots, calculated from its waterline length.
How much does a Cl 36 weigh?
The Cl 36 has a displacement of 18,000.00 lb and a length overall (LOA) of 36.08 ft.
Who designed the Cl 36?
The Cl 36 was designed by Doug Peterson, first built in 1978.