Designed by renowned Dutch naval architect Koos De Ridder and built by Friendship Yachts in the Netherlands, this 35-footer represents European craftsmanship at its finest. With its fractional sloop rig and fin keel configuration paired with a spade rudder, the Friendship 35 offers responsive handling and solid sailing performance across various conditions. The boat's moderate displacement of 13,227 pounds strikes an appealing balance between stability and performance, while the substantial ballast ratio provides reassuring stiffness under sail. Her beam of 11.48 feet creates generous interior volume without compromising sailing characteristics, and the 6.23-foot draft delivers excellent upwind ability while still allowing access to most harbors. Built with fiberglass construction, the Friendship 35 exhibits the quality and attention to detail typical of Dutch yacht builders. The comfort ratio of 26.04 suggests a boat well-suited for extended coastal cruising and short offshore passages, offering a smooth motion in seaway conditions. Her capsize screening value of 1.95 indicates good stability characteristics for serious cruising applications. This design appeals to sailors seeking a well-balanced cruiser that doesn't sacrifice sailing performance for comfort, making it equally at home on weekend coastal adventures or longer passage-making endeavors.
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What is the Friendship 35's sail area to displacement ratio?
The Friendship 35 has a Sail Area to Displacement ratio (SA/D) of 22.16. Values between 14–18 are typical cruising sailboats; 18–22 is cruiser/racer; over 22 is performance racing.
What is the Friendship 35's comfort ratio?
The Friendship 35 has a Ted Brewer Comfort Ratio of 26.04. A ratio over 30 indicates good offshore comfort; over 40 is very comfortable offshore.
Is the Friendship 35 safe for offshore sailing?
The Friendship 35 has a Capsize Screening Formula value of 1.95. Values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing; under 1.8 is ideal.
What is the hull speed of the Friendship 35?
The theoretical hull speed of the Friendship 35 is 7.13 kn knots, calculated from its waterline length.
How much does a Friendship 35 weigh?
The Friendship 35 has a displacement of 13,227.74 lb and a length overall (LOA) of 35.43 ft.
Who designed the Friendship 35?
The Friendship 35 was designed by Koos De Ridder, first built in 1080.