Bayfield 36
Description
The Bayfield 36 is a classic Canadian full-keeled cruising sailboat designed by Haydn Gozzard and built by Bayfield Boat Yard (Ontario, Canada) from 1984 to the early 1990s (production ran approximately 1984–1993, with some sources noting builds into the mid-1990s; exact quantities are not publicly detailed but estimated in the low hundreds, making it a relatively uncommon but dedicated cult favorite among bluewater-capable cruisers). It's renowned for its traditional lines (clipper bow, bowsprit, cutter rig), robust construction, and excellent seaworthiness—ideal for extended coastal, offshore, or ocean passages, often praised as a "marathon runner" for couples or small crews seeking comfort and stability over speed.
Construction Details
| Designer | Haydn Gozzard |
|---|---|
| Builder | Bayfield Boat Yard |
| Length | 36.000 ft |
| LOA | 36.000 ft |
| LWL | 30.250 ft |
| Beam | 12.000 ft |
| Displacement | 18500 lb |
| Max Draft | 5.000 ft |
| Year Built | 1984 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 48 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 20.50 ft |
| p | 39.60 ft |
| e | 13.75 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48 ft | 20.50 ft | 39.60 ft | 13.75 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
Bayfield 36 - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 39.6 ft - (12070 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 13.75 ft - (4191 mm) |
| Leech | * 41.19 ft - (12555 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 41.46 ft - (12637 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 6 in - (152 mm) |
| Area | * 280.78 ft² |
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Bayfield 36 - JIBSAIL
| Luff | * 41.76 ft - (12728 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 28.83 ft - (8787 mm) |
| Leech | * 34.49 ft - (10513 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115.02 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 23.58 ft - (7187 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12 ° |
| Area | * 492.33 ft² |
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Bayfield 36 - GENOA
| Luff | * 49.58 ft - (15112 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 34.55 ft - (10531 mm) |
| Leech | * 45.72 ft - (13935 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 30.75 ft - (9373 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 3.99 ° |
| Area | * 762.35 ft² |
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Bayfield 36 - ASYMMETRICAL
| Luff | 50 ft - (15240 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 34 ft - (10363 mm) |
| Leech | 46 ft - (14021 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 1275 ft² |
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Bayfield 36 - STAYSAIL
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Bayfield 36 - STORMJIB
| Luff | * 28.71 ft - (8751 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 16.58 ft - (5054 mm) |
| Leech | * 21.47 ft - (6544 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 60 % |
| Length Perp | * 12.3 ft - (3749 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 18.97 ° |
| Area | * 176.61 ft² |
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