Standfast 36 (Palmer Johnson 36)
Description
Standfast 36 (also known as the Standfast 36S or sold in the US as the Palmer Johnson 36 / PJ-36 Maas) is a solid, heavy-displacement fiberglass cruiser/racer designed by renowned Dutch naval architect Frans Maas and built by Standfast Yachts in Breskens, Netherlands, starting in 1973. A limited number were produced, with some finished or marketed by Palmer Johnson in the US. It emphasizes strong construction, seaworthiness, and timeless lines suitable for both club racing and comfortable long-distance cruising
Construction Details
| Designer | Frans Maas |
|---|---|
| Builder | Standfast Yachts (Netherlands) |
| Length | 36.000 ft |
| LOA | 36.000 ft |
| LWL | 29.000 ft |
| Beam | 12.330 ft |
| Displacement | 17200 lb |
| Ballast | 8000 lb |
| Max Draft | 6.760 ft |
| Year Built | 1973 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 49 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 15.39 ft |
| p | 42.97 ft |
| e | 11.83 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49 ft | 15.39 ft | 42.97 ft | 11.83 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
Standfast 36 (Palmer Johnson 36) - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 42.97 ft - (13097 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 11.83 ft - (3606 mm) |
| Leech | * 44.04 ft - (13423 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 87.96 ° |
| Diagonal | * 44.16 ft - (13460 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 5.25 in - (133 mm) |
| Area | 253.9 ft² |
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Standfast 36 (Palmer Johnson 36) - JIBSAIL
| Luff | * 41.09 ft - (12524 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 20.32 ft - (6194 mm) |
| Leech | * 35.79 ft - (10909 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 17.7 ft - (5395 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12 ° |
| Area | 363.62 ft² |
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Standfast 36 (Palmer Johnson 36) - GENOA
| Luff | * 48.79 ft - (14871 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 24.8 ft - (7559 mm) |
| Leech | * 45.95 ft - (14006 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 23.09 ft - (7038 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4 ° |
| Area | 563.18 ft² |
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Standfast 36 (Palmer Johnson 36) - SPINNAKER
| Stays | * 48.79 ft - (14871 mm) |
|---|---|
| MidGirth | * 27.7 ft - (8443 mm) |
| Foot | * 27.7 ft - (8443 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | 1148.76 ft² |
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