The Ganbare 35 is a 35.4ft masthead sloop designed by Doug Peterson and built in fiberglass by Cooper Enterprises Inc. (CAN) since 1973.

35 units have been built..

The Ganbare 35 is a moderate weight sailboat which is a reasonably good performer. It is very stable / stiff and has a good righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a coastal cruiser. The fuel capacity is originally small. There is a very short water supply range.

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Main features

Model Ganbare 35
Length 35.40 ft
Beam 11.25 ft
Draft 6.25 ft
Country Canada (North America)
Estimated price $ 0 ??

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Sail area / displ. 17.16
Ballast / displ. 49.24 %
Displ. / length 254.56
Comfort ratio 26.57
Capsize 1.91
Hull type Monohull fin keel with spade rudder
Construction Fiberglass
Waterline length 28.50 ft
Maximum draft 6.25 ft
Displacement 13200 lbs
Ballast 6500 lbs
Hull speed 7.15 knots

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Rigging Masthead Sloop
Sail area (100%) 597 sq.ft
Air draft 50 ft
Sail area fore 359.55 sq.ft
Sail area main 237.30 sq.ft
I 47 ft
J 15.30 ft
P 42 ft
E 11.30 ft
Nb engines 1
Total power 12 HP
Fuel capacity 20 gals

Accommodations

Water capacity 24 gals
Headroom 0 ft
Nb of cabins 0
Nb of berths 0
Nb heads 0

Builder data

Builder Cooper Enterprises Inc. (CAN)
Designer Doug Peterson
First built 1973
Last built 0 ??
Number built 35

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Review of Ganbare 35 Sleeper

Basic specs..

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The boat can only enter major marinas as the draft is about 2.19 - 2.29 meter (7.19 - 7.49 ft) dependent on the load. See immersion rate below.

Sailing characteristics

This section covers widely used rules of thumb to describe the sailing characteristics. Please note that even though the calculations are correct, the interpretation of the results might not be valid for extreme boats.

What is Theoretical Maximum Hull Speed?

The theoretical maximal speed of a displacement boat of this length is 7.2 knots. The term "Theoretical Maximum Hull Speed" is widely used even though a boat can sail faster. The term shall be interpreted as above the theoretical speed a great additional power is necessary for a small gain in speed.

The immersion rate is defined as the weight required to sink the boat a certain level. The immersion rate for Ganbare 35 Sleeper is about 205 kg/cm, alternatively 1148 lbs/inch. Meaning: if you load 205 kg cargo on the boat then it will sink 1 cm. Alternatively, if you load 1148 lbs cargo on the boat it will sink 1 inch.

Sailing statistics

This section is statistical comparison with similar boats of the same category. The basis of the following statistical computations is our unique database with more than 26,000 different boat types and 350,000 data points.

What is L/B (Length Beam Ratio)?

Maintenance

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UsageLengthDiameter
Mainsail halyard 33.1 m(108.5 feet)12 mm(1/2 inch)
Jib/genoa halyard33.1 m(108.5 feet)12 mm(1/2 inch)
Spinnaker halyard33.1 m(108.5 feet)12 mm(1/2 inch)
Jib sheet 10.8 m(35.4 feet)14 mm(0.55 inch)
Genoa sheet10.8 m(35.4 feet)14 mm(0.55 inch)
Mainsheet 27.0 m(88.5 feet)14 mm(0.55 inch)
Spinnaker sheet23.7 m(77.9 feet)14 mm(0.55 inch)
Cunningham3.9 m(12.8 feet)12 mm(1/2 inch)
Kickingstrap7.8 m(25.6 feet)12 mm(1/2 inch)
Clew-outhaul7.8 m(25.6 feet)12 mm(1/2 inch)

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GANBARE 35 Specifications

Hull Type: Fin w/spade rudder Rigging Type: Masthead Sloop LOA: 35.40 ft / 10.79 m LWL: 28.50 ft / 8.69 m S.A. (reported): 597.00 ft² / 55.46 m² Beam: 11.25 ft / 3.43 m Displacement: 13,200.00 lb / 5,987 kg Ballast: 6,500.00 lb / 2,948 kg Max Draft: 6.25 ft / 1.91 m Construction: FG Ballast Type: Lead First Built: 1973 # Built: 35 Builder: Cooper Boatworks Ltd./Martin Yachts(CAN) Designer: Doug Peterson

Type Engine: Diesel HP: 12 Fuel: 20 gals / 76 L Water: 24 gals / 91 L Hull Speed: 7.15 kn

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Doug Peterson

Douglas Blair Peterson (July 25, 1945 – June 26, 2017) was an American yacht designer. Beginning with the One Tonner Ganbare in 1973, Peterson’s designs have pioneered many innovations in racing and cruising yachts After nearly winning the 1973 International One Ton Cup, Doug Peterson stated in an interview: “I started putting boats down on paper when I was 10, and have never wanted to do anything else.” This was GANBARE, clearly the fastest boat in the series (though, due to some tactical errors, she didn’t actually win). Built on a shoe string budget, and a huge gamble financially for him personally, GANBARE was the boat that clearly established his reputation. Another Peterson design, ‘Gumboots’, easily won the following year, proving that no other designer had ‘caught up’. Almost immediately, Doug Peterson became the designer in demand for IOR racing sailboats, around the world, for more than a decade. His firm employed many who went on to establish their own reputations as designers of racing sailboats. Later he became involved in several Americas Cup campaigns. A tribute page to this legendary designer has been set up on Facebook. Please click on the link above to contribute content.

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Ood 34 (Contessa)

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Contessa 35

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Contention 30 (Peterson)

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Kelly-Peterson 46

Grand soleil 50 (1992).

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Serendipity 43

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New York 40 (Peterson)

Ny 40 (peterson), peterson 36.

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Cavalier 36

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Passport 45 (Hoyt)

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Contessa 39

Contessa 25 (peterson).

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Baltic 55 DP

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Peterson 38

Pinnacle 29.

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Bavaria Match 42

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MG 26 (Peterson)

Jeanneau legende 1 ton.

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Jeanneau Sun Fast 41

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Bavaria Match 38

Peterson 30 1/2 ton.

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Bavaria Match 35

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Peterson 33 Chita

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Hans Christian Christina 52

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Islander 40

Jongert 21s, cavalier 26.

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Contention 33 (Peterson)

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Impala 36 (Peterson)

Olympic sea 42.

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Serendipity 43 R/C

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Blazer 23 (Peterson)

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8M One Design

Wiggers 37 (peterson).

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Peterson 37

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Contessa 43

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Contessa 28

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Pinnacle 30

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Hi all, I have been beating the bushes in the New England area for a 35 to 38 footer. I have just sold my sabre 28 that I spent the last two years restoring. I am not looking for a project boat. A little cosmetic work is O.K. (even some soft spots in the deck). My price is up to 55k. I have run the gauntlet of Tartan 37s, Bristol 35.5s, Niagara 35s and a beautifully maintained 1974 Pearson 39. I have raced on many C&Cs and fing them generic. I have been sailing for over 40 years and can not stand the new generation of suppositories with sticks !!! I will be weekending, week to two week cruising and if life works out maybe a month to go south. I enjoy the occasional race The lion share of my sailing will be in the New England area. I want a boat that is comfortable, but does well in light air. I have recently come across a Contessa 35 in great shape. She was owned by a guy who new the right way to take care of a boat. Turn Key with lots of new gear. Westerbeke diesel and a very good sail inventory. She has been set up with roller furling and all running rigging led to cockpit with self tailing winches. She has oversized self tailing primaries. My thought is, a mostly retiered one tonner that can be sailed short handed could be a great light air summer sailing boat. My problem no one seems to know anything about the 35. The Contessa 32 is world famouse for many good reasons. Any thoughts out there? Thank You and Thank God (and Al Gore) for the internet.  

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The Contessa 35 is a Doug Peterson design of the late'70s IOR era, not too different from the breakthrough Ganbare 35 at the time. As a Contessa I'd expect the build quality to be a cut above the other generic builders of that time, like Chaser and US yachts. These boats are not ideal passagemakers but offer lively performance despite some probable quirky behavior downwind in a breeze. That said, they can offer good value for the money. If it's the one in Stanford CT it looks pretty nice and well kept. Certainly she'll be a good performer esp upwind, but a much different vessel than more recent designs that were not trying to cheat a specific design rule. Sometimes (often) this process produced boats that "rated" well but did not necessarily have blind speed, and occasionally produced boats with real bad habits. Some of these models show their Racer/Cruiser bent (as opposed to Cruiser/Racer) with pipe berths and sail stowage over accomodation. Good luck.  

Faster said: The Contessa 35 is a Doug Peterson design of the late'70s IOR era, not too different from the breakthrough Ganbare 35 at the time. As a Contessa I'd expect the build quality to be a cut above the other generic builders of that time, like Chaser and US yachts. These boats are not ideal passagemakers but offer lively performance despite some probable quirky behavior downwind in a breeze. That said, they can offer good value for the money. If it's the one in Stanford CT it looks pretty nice and well kept. Certainly she'll be a good performer esp upwind, but a much different vessel than more recent designs that were not trying to cheat a specific design rule. Sometimes (often) this process produced boats that "rated" well but did not necessarily have blind speed, and occasionally produced boats with real bad habits. Some of these models show their Racer/Cruiser bent (as opposed to Cruiser/Racer) with pipe berths and sail stowage over accomodation. Good luck. Click to expand...

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Some good boats to look at are located here , including the CS 36T JRP mentions.  

Thanks for the input. I missed the cs 36 as a possible choice. She's no light weight, but the feedback seems to indicate a good sailing boat.  

FWIW I think the CS 36T would be a much better, more versatile and offshore capable boat than the Contessa 35 - they have a solid rep and I know of several that are on the Mexico/Pacific cruise path. Owners are enthusiastic supporters....  

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Maine Sail said: CS-36T Gallery (LINK) Click to expand...
sailingdog said: Maine Sail- Isn't it about time you upgraded to a bigger boat... Click to expand...

Hi to all who took the time to respond to my cry for help. I think the recommendation for the CS36 is a very good one. I will be looking at an older one in R.I. that is priced right, but probably needs some updating. I know the Contessa is an unknown, but for the price with the gear and if she surveys well it will be hard to pass up. I think it is hard to separate yourself from the boats you have owned, love and would love to own someday. I think if I where going to opt for a Canadian boat in my price range it would be the Niagara 35 in Maine. My boat partner saw her a few weeks ago. What a sweat heart. I would give up a little performance for the beauty and condition of this boat. To “Maine Sail” I must say you have a beauty that I know you are rightly proud of. I am a old grad of MMA in Castine and have been spoiled by the collection of great boats in Maine and the lavish attention they receive and deserve. The T37 is still my #1 choice, but they have such a range of condition and history. Most in my price range are looking at a re power in the near future. My front runner T37 has a w50 and I have not heard very many good things about this engine. If you read the re power article at tartan37.com it will curl your toes. Thanks again for the time and thoughts pkilty p.s. do we all own the same moister meter. It must be keeping Canada’s economy going…  

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As revealed on another thread, I would axe-murder my grandma for a Contessa 35. It's not as roomy as many boats, but it will go anywhere and Jemmy Rogers built em right.  

Hi. I am the co-owner of a Contessa 35 which we sail out of Kingston on Lake Ontario. We have had her for 5 years and are slowly fixing, upgrading and replacing things as well as sailing her as much as our short summers permit. She is a joy to sail -muscular(if you can use that adjective to describe a boat), balanced, solid and fast. A real thoroughbred. I'm not sure about singlehanding though, if that's in your plans. Possible maybe but neither one of us have ever tried it. The self tailing winches on the boat you are looking at are a huge plus -we don't have them and wish we did but can't afford the substantial cost in replacing our original equipment. Good luck in your search.  

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Do you still own the Contessa 35 and are you interested in selling?​  

contessa no go Cs36t maybe Hi, I have found a Cs 36t pretty cheap. Maybe too cheap. Can you tell me what areas of your boat may have needed attention? Is the v drive reliable? The boat I am going to look at was built in 1983 and has been on the hard for two years with out a cover. I am not expecting her to cosmetically look like much, but she has a good inventory and the broker says she was put away by the yard so I am hoping no freezing problems. I know the hulls are solid glass, but like most boats the deck is balsa core. Did you find any areas on your boat that surprised you with moisture? I know I will have a long way to go to get this boat as "Bristol" as Maine Sails. I don't mind some elbow grease, but I'm not looking for a project boat. The Contessa is a great boat, but not comfy enough for the woman in my life. Thanks, Pat Kilty  

pkilty said: Hi, I have found a Cs 36t pretty cheap. Maybe too cheap. Can you tell me what areas of your boat may have needed attention? Is the v drive reliable? The boat I am going to look at was built in 1983 and has been on the hard for two years with out a cover. I am not expecting her to cosmetically look like much, but she has a good inventory and the broker says she was put away by the yard so I am hoping no freezing problems. I know the hulls are solid glass, but like most boats the deck is balsa core. Did you find any areas on your boat that surprised you with moisture? I know I will have a long way to go to get this boat as "Bristol" as Maine Sails. I don't mind some elbow grease, but I'm not looking for a project boat. The Contessa is a great boat, but not comfy enough for the woman in my life. Thanks, Pat Kilty Click to expand...

SD, Thanks for the reply. I have read your informative post and have a the ct33 moisture meter. I have looked at a lot of boats in my life and think I have a pretty good eye for problems. The Canadian Sailcraft 36t although a great success is a new boat to me. I have found that even the finest boats with the best reputations have some issue that seems to show up over time. I was wondering if any current or past Cs36t owners have found any "what where they thinking" problems with thier boats. I recently have driven many miles to look at some boats that the brokers and or owners are just bold faced lying about. There sure is a lot of junk out there, but I know in this economy a cash buyer can do pretty well. So my search goes on. pkilty  

pkilty said: SD, Thanks for the reply. I have read your informative post and have a the ct33 moisture meter. I have looked at a lot of boats in my life and think I have a pretty good eye for problems. The Canadian Sailcraft 36t although a great success is a new boat to me. I have found that even the finest boats with the best reputations have some issue that seems to show up over time. I was wondering if any current or past Cs36t owners have found any "what where they thinking" problems with thier boats. I recently have driven many miles to look at some boats that the brokers and or owners are just bold faced lying about. There sure is a lot of junk out there, but I know in this economy a cash buyer can do pretty well. So my search goes on. pkilty Click to expand...
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The 5 tragic minutes that sank a superyacht

PORTICELLO, Italy — Survivors of a storm that sank a superyacht off Sicily recounted their ordeal to one of the doctors who rushed to their aid, with some saying it took mere minutes for the 180-foot ship to go down. 

Dr. Fabio Genco, head of the Palermo Emergency Medical Services, told NBC News on the phone Thursday that he arrived in the seaside village of Porticello before dawn Monday, about an hour after the $40 million Bayesian sank in the violent and sudden storm.   

Of the 22 people onboard, 15 survived despite storm conditions and darkness, climbing onto a lifeboat before being rescued by a nearby sailboat. The crew members have made no public statements so far, though some have been interviewed by investigators.

“They told me that it was all dark, that the yacht hoisted itself up and then went down,” Genco said, recounting what the survivors told him. “All the objects were falling on them. That’s why I immediately made sure, by asking them questions, if they had any internal injuries,” he said. 

It appears they had just minutes to abandon the sinking ship, Genco said. 

Divers Retrieve Bodies From Tech Tycoon Mike Lynch Yacht Sunk Off Sicily

“They told me that suddenly they found themselves catapulted into the water without even understanding how they had got there,” he said, “And that the whole thing seems to have lasted from 3 to 5 minutes.”

Giovanni Costantino, CEO of The Italian Sea Group, which owns Perini Navi, the Bayesian's shipbuilder, told Sky News that there were no flaws with the design or construction of the yacht. He said their structure and keel made boats like that “unsinkable bodies.”

In an interview with the Italian newspaper Corriere della Sera, he disavowed responsibility, blaming instead the actions of the crew. “Mistakes were made,” he said. 

Genco said one of his colleagues who arrived at the scene before him initially thought that only three people survived, but the coast guard reported there were other survivors and more emergency services were called in. 

When Genco arrived, he found scenes of panic and despair. 

“Unfortunately, we are used to such panic scenes because we are used to the shipwrecks that happen on Lampedusa ,” Genco said, referring to the island southwest of Sicily, where the wreckage of boats carrying migrants on the sea journey from North Africa to Italy are often found . 

Six of the passengers were declared missing Monday, and by Thursday, the bodies of five had been recovered from the wreck , some 160 feet underwater.

Among those who survived is Angela Bacares, wife of the British tech mogul Mike Lynch , whose body was recovered Thursday. 

Divers searching for six missing people following the sinking of a superyacht off Sicily in a storm have found fifth bodies.

Another survivor has been identified as Charlotte Emsley, 35. She told the Italian news agency ANSA that she had momentarily lost hold of her year-old daughter, Sofia, in the water but managed to retrieve her and hold her over the waves until a lifeboat inflated and they were pulled into safety.

Dr. Domenico Cipolla at the Di Cristina Children’s Hospital in Palermo is also part of a team of medical professionals treating the shipwreck survivors. He told the BBC on Wednesday that Emsley and her daughter, as well as the father of the child, who Cipolla said also survived, are continuing to receive psychological help. 

“Psychological support was constant and is constant even today, because basically it is the wounds of the soul that are the most in need of healing in these cases,” Cipolla said.

Genco also told NBC News that he was especially concerned about the child. “She did not understand anything. She was soaking wet and cold,” he said. 

Karsten Borner, the Dutch captain of the Sir Robert Baden Powell, a yacht that was anchored near the Bayesian, said by phone Wednesday that he saw a thunderstorm come in at around 4 a.m. local time (10 p.m. ET) Monday, followed by what looked like a waterspout, a type of tornado that forms over water. 

The International Centre for Waterspout Research noted on X that there was a “waterspout outbreak” off Italy on Monday, the day the Bayesian sank. 

All the men missing after a luxury yacht sank off Sicily -- who included UK tech tycoon Mike Lynch -- have been found, a coastguard official told.

“I turned on the engine and made maneuvers so that we wouldn’t collide with the Bayesian, which was anchored about 100 meters from us,” Borner said. “Then all of a sudden it disappeared. Then the wind calmed down, we looked around and saw a red flare.”

Borner said he got into his boat’s tender and saw a life raft with 15 people on it. Members of the crew were administering first aid. 

“I don’t know why it sank so quickly, but it may have something to do with the mast which was incredibly long,” he said. Questions have been raised about whether the mast was to blame for the accident as tall masts, even with the sails down, have more surface area exposed to the wind, which can contribute to tipping a vessel in a storm.

The CCTV footage that emerged Tuesday showed the yacht’s 250-foot mast, believed to be one of the tallest aluminum sailing masts in the world, lashed by the storm as it appears to tilt to one side before disappearing.

Claudia Rizzo is an Italy based journalist.

Claudio Lavanga is Rome-based foreign correspondent for NBC News.

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  1. GANBARE 35

    It takes into consideration "reported" sail area, displacement and length at waterline. The higher the number the faster speed prediction for the boat. A cat with a number 0.6 is likely to sail 6kts in 10kts wind, a cat with a number of 0.7 is likely to sail at 7kts in 10kts wind. KSP = (Lwl*SA÷D)^0.5*0.5

  2. Ganbare 35

    The Ganbare 35 is a Canadian sailboat that was designed by American Doug Peterson as an International Offshore Rule One Ton class racer-cruiser and first built in 1973.. The Ganbare 35 is a development of the one-off Petersen-designed One Ton Cup racer Ganbare.The name is derived from the Japanese term, meaning stand firm.

  3. Peterson 35 Ganbare Identification and Revival

    The 35's felt like a lot bigger boats both on deck and in interior volume - though maybe the fine joinery by John Timmerman on Sitka made the boat seems smaller inside. ... How does the 35 Ganbare compare to the Jeremy Rogers built Contessa 35? Sailed on a few, ended up arse over tit as well a few times down wind with the big gear up. ...

  4. Ganbare 35

    Ganbare 35 is a 35′ 4″ / 10.8 m monohull sailboat designed by Doug Peterson and built by Martin Yachts Ltd. and Cooper Enterprises Inc. starting in 1973. ... Sail area in square feet, derived by adding the mainsail area to 100% of the foretriangle area (the lateral area above the deck between the mast and the forestay). D: ...

  5. 1981 Peterson Ganbare 35

    Further construction details are available in the book 'Best Boats to Build' or Buy by Ferenc Mt. I can provide the chapter about the Peterson 35. Engine Izusu C221 4 Cylnder 65 hp. Borg Warner Tranmission with its own oil cooler, PSS dripless shaft seal, and 17 inch Flex-o-Fold feathering prop. Parts are available because this engine is ...

  6. Reviving A Peterson 35 (Ganbare)

    Re: Reviving A Peterson 35 (Ganbare) I believe the original Ganbare was built in San Diego and sailed to the 1-Ton World Championship in the mid 70s, which put the late Doug Peterson on the naval architecture map. She was far less distorted than the IOR designs of the time, trading rating for speed. Geraghty Marine was building a number of Doug ...

  7. Ganbare 35

    The Ganbare 35 is a 35.4ft masthead sloop designed by Doug Peterson and built in fiberglass by Cooper Enterprises Inc. (CAN) since 1973. 35 units have been built. The Ganbare 35 is a moderate weight sailboat which is a reasonably good performer. It is very stable / stiff and has a good righting capability if capsized.

  8. 1981 Peterson Ganbare 35 sailboat for sale in Outside United States

    1981. 35'. 11.25'. 6.5'. Outside United States. $18,000. Description: Harlequin is a rare combination of custom race boat modified to be a cruiser. She began as a bare Doug Peterson designed Ganbare 35 hull from the Cooper/Martin factory which was custom finished to be a race boat.

  9. Review of Ganbare 35 Sleeper

    The Ganbare 35 Sleeper is a sailboat designed in the mid seventies. Here we would have liked to show you nice photos of the Ganbare 35 Sleeper. ... The immersion rate for Ganbare 35 Sleeper is about 205 kg/cm, alternatively 1148 lbs/inch. Meaning: if you load 205 kg cargo on the boat then it will sink 1 cm. Alternatively, if you load 1148 lbs ...

  10. Ganbare 35 Sail Data

    Complete Sail Plan Data for the Ganbare 35 Sail Data. Sailrite offers free rig and sail dimensions with featured products and canvas kits that fit the boat. Javascript is disabled on your browser.

  11. GANBARE 35 Sailboat Specifications, Characteristics

    GANBARE 35 Specifications. Hull Type: Fin w/spade rudder Rigging Type: Masthead Sloop LOA: 35.40 ft / 10.79 m LWL: 28.50 ft / 8.69 m S.A. (reported): 597.00 ft² / 55.46 m² Beam: 11.25 ft / 3.43 m Displacement: 13,200.00 lb / 5,987 kg Ballast: 6,500.00 lb / 2,948 kg Max Draft: 6.25 ft / 1.91 m Construction: FG Ballast Type: Lead First Built: 1973 # Built: 35 Builder: Cooper Boatworks Ltd ...

  12. Peterson 35 Ganbare Identification and Revival

    How does the 35 Ganbare compare to the Jeremy Rogers built Contessa 35? Sailed on a few, ended up arse over tit as well a few times down wind with the big gear up. ... Great for cruising, we sail with a furling number 2 head sail. The tiller is hands off for the most part. Great boat. Last edited by a moderator: Jul 13, 2019. G. Guest Guest ...

  13. Ganbare 35

    Sailboat data, rig dimensions and recommended sail areas for Ganbare 35 sailboat. Tech info about rigging, halyards, sheets, mainsail covers and more.

  14. Peterson / Ganbare 35 opinions?

    The PJ outweighed Ganbare almost 2:1 yet rated the same, and the handwriting was on the wall. They said that at PJ the boat was called the "one-ton mistake". So, it was never a big winner in serious racing , but of the 21 that were built (including the prototype) nearly half circumnavigated as cruisers, not including ours which racked up the ...

  15. Peterson sailboats for sale by owner.

    Peterson used sailboats for sale by owner. Home. Register & Post. View All Sailboats. ... Your search returned 1 matches of 103903 sailboats posted to date. Sort by: Length Year Price Added. Peterson Ganbare 35: Length: 35' Beam: 11.25' Draft: 6.5' Year: 1981: Type: racer/cruiser: Hull: ... 35' Kelly Marine Tanton 35 St Petersburg FL 33707, Florida

  16. Doug Peterson

    Douglas Blair Peterson (July 25, 1945 - June 26, 2017) was an American yacht designer. Beginning with the One Tonner Ganbare in 1973, Peterson's designs have pioneered many innovations in racing and cruising yachts After nearly winning the 1973 International One Ton Cup, Doug Peterson stated in an interview: "I started putting boats down on paper when I was 10, and have never wanted to ...

  17. Doug Peterson

    Douglas Blair Peterson (July 25, 1945 - June 26, 2017) was an American yacht designer. Beginning with the One Tonner Ganbare in 1973, Peterson's designs have pioneered many innovations in racing and cruising yachts After nearly winning the 1973 International One Ton Cup, Doug Peterson stated in an interview: "I started putting boats down on paper when I was 10, and have never wanted to ...

  18. Contessa 35

    Faster. 19468 posts · Joined 2005. #3 · May 29, 2009. The Contessa 35 is a Doug Peterson design of the late'70s IOR era, not too different from the breakthrough Ganbare 35 at the time. As a Contessa I'd expect the build quality to be a cut above the other generic builders of that time, like Chaser and US yachts.

  19. Peterson sailboats for sale by owner.

    Peterson preowned sailboats for sale by owner. Peterson used sailboats for sale by owner. Home. Register & Post. View All Sailboats. ... Peterson Ganbare 35: Length: 35' Beam: 11.25' Draft: 6.5' Year: 1981: Type: racer/cruiser: Hull: fiberglass monohull: ... 35' Pearson P35 Whortonsville near Oriental, North Carolina Asking $15,900.

  20. Ganbare 35 Sails for Sale

    Buy new custom sails for Ganbare 35 sailboats. Browse through popular models and create your own custom mainsail or headsail online.

  21. CONTESSA 35

    35.50 ft / 10.82 m: LWL: 29.50 ft / 8.99 m: ... For boats with adjustable keels (centerboards, daggerboards, lifting and swing keels), Draft (max) is with the board down. Draft (min) is with the board up. DISPLACEMENT: If you weigh the boat on a scale, that is her actual displacement. It is the weight of sea water that she will displace when ...

  22. Ganbare 35

    Pre-Spec sailboat sheets for your Ganbare 35. Genoa, gennaker and spinnaker shets to fit your cruising or racing sailing style. Full range of options.

  23. Peterson 35

    Jolly Olly IV was the original Peterson 35 (aka Ganbare 35), designed by Doug Peterson (see google). This boat is in remarkably good condition and has six winches and a good inventory of sails including 5 spinnakers. The 18hp Yanmar diesel is in good running condition.

  24. The 5 tragic minutes that sank a superyacht

    Of the 22 people onboard, 15 survived despite storm conditions and darkness, climbing onto a lifeboat before being rescued by a nearby sailboat. The crew members have made no public statements so ...