Departure 35
Description
The Departure 35 is a classic bluewater-capable cruising sailboat designed by Charles W. Wittholz (also spelled Whittolz or Wittholz), a respected American naval architect known for practical, seaworthy designs suitable for amateur or professional builders. It was introduced in the late 1970s (first built around 1979), with plans available for various construction methods including carvel planking over sawn frames or plywood (often epoxy-sheathed for durability). The boat was built by various yards and private builders (e.g., Mooney Marine Inc. in the US for some steel versions), as it was primarily a plans-based design rather than mass production. It's a heavy, V-bottomed auxiliary ketch or cutter (some sloop versions) with accommodations for 4–6 people, emphasizing oceangoing stability, comfortable motion, and simplicity for extended cruising or liveaboard use.
Construction Details
| Designer | Charles Wittholz |
|---|---|
| Builder | Mooney Marine Inc. |
| Length | 35.000 ft |
| LOA | 35.000 ft |
| LWL | 29.000 ft |
| Beam | 11.000 ft |
| Displacement | 16480 lb |
| Ballast | 5500 lb |
| Max Draft | 5.000 ft |
| Year Built | 1979 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 45 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 15 ft |
| p | 37 ft |
| e | 15.50 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45 ft | 15 ft | 37 ft | 15.50 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
Departure 35 - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 37 ft - (11278 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 15.5 ft - (4724 mm) |
| Leech | * 39.42 ft - (12015 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 87.99 ° |
| Diagonal | * 39.61 ft - (12073 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 6 in - (152 mm) |
| Area | 286.42 ft² |
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