Designed by renowned naval architect Tony Castro and built by French manufacturer Jeanneau starting in 1982, this 36-footer represents solid European cruising boat engineering from the early 1980s. The Sun Shine 36 features a modern fin keel with spade rudder configuration that delivers responsive handling and good windward performance, making it well-suited for coastal cruising and occasional offshore passages. With a displacement of 11,872 pounds and generous beam of 12.63 feet, the boat offers substantial interior volume while maintaining seaworthy stability. The masthead sloop rig carries 610 square feet of sail area, providing adequate power for spirited sailing without being overly demanding for a small crew. Castro's design philosophy emphasized practical cruising capabilities, and this shows in the boat's moderate proportions and balanced sail plan. The comfort ratio of 19.33 indicates a relatively lightweight design that should provide lively sailing characteristics, while the capsize screening formula of 2.22 suggests reasonable offshore capability for experienced sailors. The fiberglass construction typical of Jeanneau's quality standards from this era has proven durable over decades. Hull speed calculations indicate the boat will cruise comfortably at around 7.4 knots, making it suitable for extended coastal cruising and weekend sailing adventures.
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What is the Sun Shine 36 Jeanneau's sail area to displacement ratio?
The Sun Shine 36 Jeanneau has a Sail Area to Displacement ratio (SA/D) of 18.82. Values between 14–18 are typical cruising sailboats; 18–22 is cruiser/racer; over 22 is performance racing.
What is the Sun Shine 36 Jeanneau's comfort ratio?
The Sun Shine 36 Jeanneau has a Ted Brewer Comfort Ratio of 19.33. A ratio over 30 indicates good offshore comfort; over 40 is very comfortable offshore.
Is the Sun Shine 36 Jeanneau safe for offshore sailing?
The Sun Shine 36 Jeanneau has a Capsize Screening Formula value of 2.22. Values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing; under 1.8 is ideal.
What is the hull speed of the Sun Shine 36 Jeanneau?
The theoretical hull speed of the Sun Shine 36 Jeanneau is 7.42 kn knots, calculated from its waterline length.
How much does a Sun Shine 36 Jeanneau weigh?
The Sun Shine 36 Jeanneau has a displacement of 11,872.00 lb and a length overall (LOA) of 36.42 ft.
Who designed the Sun Shine 36 Jeanneau?
The Sun Shine 36 Jeanneau was designed by Tony Castro, first built in 1982.