Designed by renowned naval architect Thomas Gillmer and built by Kenner Boat Company from 1968 to 1972, this traditional cruising sailboat represents classic late-1960s design philosophy with its distinctive masthead ketch rig. The fiberglass construction features a moderate fin keel with rudder mounted on a skeg, providing excellent directional stability and balanced helm characteristics that made it popular among serious cruising sailors. With its generous 41-foot length overall and substantial 16,000-pound displacement, this vessel offers the kind of sea-kindly motion and load-carrying capacity that blue-water cruisers appreciate. The comfortable 34.62 comfort ratio indicates exceptional motion comfort in rough seas, while the conservative 1.7 capsize screening value demonstrates inherent stability suitable for offshore passages. The ketch rig configuration with 628 square feet of sail area provides versatile sail-handling options, particularly valuable when short-handed or in challenging conditions. Gillmer's design emphasizes seaworthiness over speed, making this boat ideal for extended coastal cruising and offshore voyaging rather than racing. The hull's traditional proportions and substantial ballast-to-displacement ratio create a forgiving, predictable sailing platform that has earned respect among experienced cruising sailors seeking a capable, comfortable passage-maker.
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What is the Privateer 35's sail area to displacement ratio?
The Privateer 35 has a Sail Area to Displacement ratio (SA/D) of 15.88. Values between 14–18 are typical cruising sailboats; 18–22 is cruiser/racer; over 22 is performance racing.
What is the Privateer 35's comfort ratio?
The Privateer 35 has a Ted Brewer Comfort Ratio of 34.62. A ratio over 30 indicates good offshore comfort; over 40 is very comfortable offshore.
Is the Privateer 35 safe for offshore sailing?
The Privateer 35 has a Capsize Screening Formula value of 1.7. Values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing; under 1.8 is ideal.
What is the hull speed of the Privateer 35?
The theoretical hull speed of the Privateer 35 is 6.81 kn knots, calculated from its waterline length.
How much does a Privateer 35 weigh?
The Privateer 35 has a displacement of 16,000.00 lb and a length overall (LOA) of 41.42 ft.
Who designed the Privateer 35?
The Privateer 35 was designed by Thomas Gillmer, first built in 1968.