Santana 35
Description
The Santana 35 is an American sailboat designed by W. Shad Turner as a one-design racer-cruiser, blending competitive performance for PHRF and club racing with practical accommodations for coastal cruising and weekend overnights. It features a fiberglass monohull with a fin keel and spade rudder for agile upwind handling, a fractional sloop rig for responsive sail trim, and a wide beam for stability in moderate to strong winds. The design emphasizes stiffness and speed in breeze, with a moderate displacement/length ratio for quick acceleration, though it's somewhat underpowered in light air. Introduced in 1978 by W.D. Schock Corp in the United States, the Santana 35 was built until 1983, with 115 units produced. It was conceived as a family-friendly one-design under the Santana Class Association rules, evolving from Turner's earlier work on models like the Santana 30 during the late IOR/MORC era. The hand-laid hull with balsa core provided superior strength for its weight, earning praise for seaworthiness and value. Early reviews highlighted its racing prowess (e.g., strong PHRF performers) but noted the spade rudder's vulnerability to grounding and occasional deck core issues in wet climates. It's distinct from the later Schock 35 (1987+), which has a taller rig and higher stability.
Construction Details
| Designer | Shad Turner |
|---|---|
| Builder | W.D. Schock |
| Length | 35.000 ft |
| LOA | 35.000 ft |
| LWL | 26.500 ft |
| Beam | 11.670 ft |
| Displacement | 12500 lb |
| Ballast | 5500 lb |
| Max Draft | 6.250 ft |
| Year Built | 1978 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 39 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 12.85 ft |
| p | 42 ft |
| e | 14.25 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39 ft | 12.85 ft | 42 ft | 14.25 ft | - | - | - | - |
Documents
Sails
Santana 35 - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 42 ft - (12802 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 14.25 ft - (4343 mm) |
| Leech | * 43.61 ft - (13292 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 43.88 ft - (13375 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 6 in - (152 mm) |
| Area | * 308.27 ft² |
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Santana 35 - JIBSAIL
| Luff | * 32.85 ft - (10013 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 17.11 ft - (5215 mm) |
| Leech | * 28.38 ft - (8650 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115.02 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 14.78 ft - (4505 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12.02 ° |
| Area | * 242.74 ft² |
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Santana 35 - GENOA
| Luff | * 39.01 ft - (11890 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 20.83 ft - (6349 mm) |
| Leech | * 36.61 ft - (11159 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150.04 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 19.28 ft - (5877 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4.01 ° |
| Area | * 376.04 ft² |
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Santana 35 - DRIFTER
| Luff | * 39.01 ft - (11890 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 21.68 ft - (6608 mm) |
| Leech | * 34.9 ft - (10638 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 150.04 % |
| Length Perp | * 19.28 ft - (5877 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 8.99 ° |
| Area | * 376.03 ft² |
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Santana 35 - ASYMMETRICAL
| Luff | * 39.01 ft - (11890 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 21.2 ft - (6462 mm) |
| Leech | * 35.89 ft - (10939 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 620 ft² |
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Santana 35 - SPINNAKER
| Stays | * 39.01 ft - (11890 mm) |
|---|---|
| MidGirth | * 23.13 ft - (7050 mm) |
| Foot | * 23.13 ft - (7050 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | * 767 ft² |
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Santana 35 - STORMJIB
| Luff | * 22.58 ft - (6882 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 9.68 ft - (2950 mm) |
| Leech | * 18.42 ft - (5614 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 60 % |
| Length Perp | * 7.71 ft - (2350 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 18.96 ° |
| Area | * 87.06 ft² |
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