The Nightwind 35 is a 34.67ft fractional sloop designed by Bruce Kirby and built in fiberglass by Ft. Myers Yacht & Shipbuilding (USA) since 1980.
14 units have been built.
The Nightwind 35 is a moderate weight sailboat which is a high performer. It is very stable / stiff and has a low righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a fast cruiser. The fuel capacity is originally small. There is a short water supply range.
Main features
| Model | Nightwind 35 | ||
| Length | 34.67 ft | ||
| Beam | 11.50 ft | ||
| Draft | 2.75 ft | ||
| Country | United states (North America) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 20.35 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 43.86 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 228.88 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 22.64 | ||
| Capsize | 2.05 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull keel with centerboard | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 28.12 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 7.25 ft | ||
| Displacement | 11400 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 5000 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 7.11 knots |
Rigging
| Rigging | Fractional Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 642 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 276.15 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 358.88 sq.ft | ||
| I | 42 ft | ||
| J | 13.15 ft | ||
| P | 43.50 ft | ||
| E | 16.50 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 42 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 30 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 50 gals | ||
| Headroom | 0 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
| Nb of berths | 0 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
| Builder | Ft. Myers Yacht & Shipbuilding (USA) | ||
| Designer | Bruce Kirby | ||
| First built | 1980 | ||
| Last built | 0 | ?? | |
| Number built | 14 |