The J36 is a 35.95ft fractional sloop designed by Johnstone and built in fiberglass by J Boats between 1981 and 1984.
55 units have been built.
The J36 is a light sailboat which is a very high performer. It is very stable / stiff and has a low righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a racing boat. The fuel capacity is originally small. There is a very short water supply range.
Main features
| Model | J36 | ||
| Length | 35.95 ft | ||
| Beam | 11.76 ft | ||
| Draft | 6.60 ft | ||
| Country | United states (North America) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 22.07 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 43.52 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 166.31 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 19.08 | ||
| Capsize | 2.15 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with spade rudder | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 30.50 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 6.60 ft | ||
| Displacement | 10570 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 4600 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 7.40 knots |
Rigging
| Rigging | Fractional Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 662 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 309.47 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 352.50 sq.ft | ||
| I | 44.21 ft | ||
| J | 14 ft | ||
| P | 47 ft | ||
| E | 15 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 18 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 20 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 30 gals | ||
| Headroom | 0 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
| Nb of berths | 0 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
| Builder | J Boats | ||
| Designer | Johnstone | ||
| First built | 1981 | ||
| Last built | 1984 | ||
| Number built | 55 |