Chris Craft Caribbean 35 Ketch
Description
The Chris-Craft Caribbean 35 Ketch is a classic fiberglass cruising sailboat designed by the prestigious naval architecture firm Sparkman & Stephens (S&S Design #1657.X, with modifications over time) and built by Chris-Craft (USA), marking one of the company's ventures into sailboats during their brief production era influenced by shareholder Cornelius Shields; it evolved from the earlier Sail Yacht 35 (introduced 1963) and shares the same hull but features updated deck/cabin layouts, often described as more motorsailer-oriented with a center cockpit for enhanced comfort. Production ran from 1965 to 1976 (some sources note up to mid-1970s), with approximately 100 units built, many constructed under contract in Taiwanese yards later in the run, resulting in a relatively rare model today. Special features include a long keel for stability and tracking in offshore conditions, a ketch rig option (alongside sloop) for easier sail handling and versatility in varied winds, heavy displacement for a solid, comfortable ride (often praised for softness in waves and interior spaciousness), center-cockpit layout with generous accommodations (two staterooms, multiple heads in some configs), thick fiberglass hull construction (overbuilt for durability), and auxiliary inboard diesel power (e.g., Perkins or Westerbeke) for reliable motoring.
Construction Details
| Designer | Sparkman and Stephens |
|---|---|
| Builder | Chris-Craft |
| Length | 35.180 ft |
| LOA | 35.180 ft |
| LWL | 26.500 ft |
| Beam | 11.000 ft |
| Displacement | 18000 lb |
| Ballast | 5000 lb |
| Max Draft | 4.700 ft |
| Year Built | 1965 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 40 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 12.87 ft |
| p | 34 ft |
| e | 14 ft |
| p2 | 20 ft |
| e2 | 8 ft |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40 ft | 12.87 ft | 34 ft | 14 ft | 20 ft | 8 ft | - | - |
Sails
Chris Craft Caribbean 35 Ketch - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 34 ft - (10363 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 14 ft - (4267 mm) |
| Leech | * 36.03 ft - (10982 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 36.31 ft - (11067 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 6 in - (152 mm) |
| Area | * 245.34 ft² |
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Chris Craft Caribbean 35 Ketch - GENOA
| Luff | 38.25 ft - (11659 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 18 ft - (5486 mm) |
| Leech | 35.75 ft - (10897 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 129.99 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 16.73 ft - (5099 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 3.86 ° |
| Area | * 319.87 ft² |
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Chris Craft Caribbean 35 Ketch - GENOA
| Luff | 38.5 ft - (11735 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 21 ft - (6401 mm) |
| Leech | 36 ft - (10973 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150.43 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 19.36 ft - (5901 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4.99 ° |
| Area | * 372.6 ft² |
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Chris Craft Caribbean 35 Ketch - ASYMMETRICAL
| Luff | 40 ft - (12192 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 23 ft - (7010 mm) |
| Leech | 37 ft - (11278 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 690 ft² |
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Chris Craft Caribbean 35 Ketch - STORMJIB
| Luff | * 23.11 ft - (7044 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 9.64 ft - (2938 mm) |
| Leech | * 18.98 ft - (5785 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 59.98 % |
| Length Perp | * 7.72 ft - (2353 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 18.94 ° |
| Area | * 89.22 ft² |
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Disclaimer. Boats are not all the same -- even when produced in the same factory of the same model. Sailrite does its best to publish accurate dimensions, but we often find it worthwhile to have our customers measure their boats carefully before we produce kits for them. You should take the same precautions, especially when the data is not from Sailrite. The information on this site is not guaranteed to be accurate. Sailrite offers this content as a service to our community, but takes no responsibility for the reliability of the data provided.
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