Designed by the legendary naval architecture firm Sparkman & Stephens and built by Hong Kong's respected Cheoy Lee Shipyard starting in 1968, this 36-footer represents classic yacht design from sailing's golden era. The Sigma 36 Ss showcases the hallmarks of S&S craftsmanship with her balanced proportions and seaworthy fin keel configuration paired with a rudder mounted on a skeg for enhanced directional stability. With a displacement of 15,000 pounds and substantial ballast of 7,800 pounds, she's built for serious sailing. The generous beam of 10.25 feet provides comfortable interior volume while maintaining excellent stability. Her masthead sloop rig carries 545 square feet of sail area, delivering a sail area to displacement ratio that favors steady, predictable performance over outright speed. The comfort ratio of 33.59 and favorable capsize screening formula of 1.67 indicate this yacht excels at offshore cruising and passage-making, where her solid construction and conservative design philosophy truly shine. While she may not win weekend club races, the Sigma 36 Ss offers the reliability and seaworthiness that serious cruising sailors seek. Her fiberglass construction ensures longevity, making well-maintained examples excellent choices for coastal and offshore adventures decades after launch.
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What is the Sigma 36 Ss's sail area to displacement ratio?
The Sigma 36 Ss has a Sail Area to Displacement ratio (SA/D) of 14.39. Values between 14–18 are typical cruising sailboats; 18–22 is cruiser/racer; over 22 is performance racing.
What is the Sigma 36 Ss's comfort ratio?
The Sigma 36 Ss has a Ted Brewer Comfort Ratio of 33.59. A ratio over 30 indicates good offshore comfort; over 40 is very comfortable offshore.
Is the Sigma 36 Ss safe for offshore sailing?
The Sigma 36 Ss has a Capsize Screening Formula value of 1.67. Values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing; under 1.8 is ideal.
What is the hull speed of the Sigma 36 Ss?
The theoretical hull speed of the Sigma 36 Ss is 7.22 kn knots, calculated from its waterline length.
How much does a Sigma 36 Ss weigh?
The Sigma 36 Ss has a displacement of 15,000.00 lb and a length overall (LOA) of 36.00 ft.
Who designed the Sigma 36 Ss?
The Sigma 36 Ss was designed by Sparkman & Stephens, first built in 1968.