Designed by renowned naval architect Robert Perry and built by Canada's Saga Marine starting in 2000, this 36.5-foot cruiser represents a thoughtful balance of performance and comfort for serious coastal and offshore sailing. Perry's signature styling is evident in the sleek profile and well-proportioned hull, which features a modern fin keel with bulb and spade rudder configuration for enhanced sailing performance. With a displacement of 12,810 pounds and 4,200 pounds of ballast, the Saga 35 offers the stability and seaworthiness expected from a Perry design, while the comfort ratio of 24.3 suggests a boat that won't pound in seas yet remains responsive to helm input. The masthead sloop rig carries 696 square feet of sail area, providing good performance in light to moderate conditions with a theoretical hull speed of 7.77 knots. The fiberglass construction and moderate beam of 10.75 feet create accommodations suitable for extended cruising, while the 5.08-foot draft allows access to many harbors and anchorages. This design appeals to sailors seeking a capable cruiser that doesn't sacrifice sailing qualities for creature comforts, making it well-suited for coastal exploration and offshore passages.
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What is the Saga 35's sail area to displacement ratio?
The Saga 35 has a Sail Area to Displacement ratio (SA/D) of 20.41. Values between 14–18 are typical cruising sailboats; 18–22 is cruiser/racer; over 22 is performance racing.
What is the Saga 35's comfort ratio?
The Saga 35 has a Ted Brewer Comfort Ratio of 24.3. A ratio over 30 indicates good offshore comfort; over 40 is very comfortable offshore.
Is the Saga 35 safe for offshore sailing?
The Saga 35 has a Capsize Screening Formula value of 1.84. Values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing; under 1.8 is ideal.
What is the hull speed of the Saga 35?
The theoretical hull speed of the Saga 35 is 7.77 kn knots, calculated from its waterline length.
How much does a Saga 35 weigh?
The Saga 35 has a displacement of 12,810.00 lb and a length overall (LOA) of 36.50 ft.
Who designed the Saga 35?
The Saga 35 was designed by Robert Perry, first built in 2000.