The Bolero 355 is a 35.5ft fractional sloop designed by David Thomas and built in fiberglass by Robertson and Sons Ltd. between 1979 and 1981.
6 units have been built.
The Bolero 355 is a moderate weight sailboat which is a reasonably good performer. It is reasonably stable / stiff and has a good righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a coastal cruiser. The fuel capacity is originally very small.
Main features
| Model | Bolero 355 | ||
| Length | 35.50 ft | ||
| Beam | 11.33 ft | ||
| Draft | 6.30 ft | ||
| Country | United Kingdom (Europe) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 17.42 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 0 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 212.19 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 23.61 | ||
| Capsize | 1.98 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with spade rudder | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 29.42 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 6.30 ft | ||
| Displacement | 12103 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 0 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 7.27 knots |
Rigging
| Rigging | Fractional Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 572 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 228.58 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 343.41 sq.ft | ||
| I | 37.35 ft | ||
| J | 12.24 ft | ||
| P | 42.98 ft | ||
| E | 15.98 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 25 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 16 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 0 gals | ||
| Headroom | 0 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
| Nb of berths | 0 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
| Builder | Robertson and Sons Ltd. | ||
| Designer | David Thomas | ||
| First built | 1979 | ||
| Last built | 1981 | ||
| Number built | 6 |