C&C 35 vs Nonsuch 36
How do the C&C 35 and Nonsuch 36 compare? Below, their dimensions, displacement, sail area and the standard design ratios side by side, followed by a data-driven summary.
C&C 35 
Nonsuch 36 | C&C 35 | Nonsuch 36 | |
|---|---|---|
| Length overall | 34.6 ft10.54 m | 36.0 ft10.97 m |
| Waterline length | 27.5 ft8.38 m | 33.8 ft10.29 m |
| Beam | 10.6 ft3.22 m | 12.7 ft3.86 m |
| Draft | 5.3 ft1.60 m | 5.5 ft1.68 m |
| Displacement | 10,500 lb4,763 kg | 17,000 lb7,711 kg |
| Ballast | 5,000 lb2,268 kg | 6,500 lb2,948 kg |
| Sail area | 576 ft²53.5 m² | 742 ft²68.9 m² |
| SA / Displacement | 19.22 | 17.96 |
| Displacement / Length | 225 | 197 |
| Comfort ratio | 23.7 | 25.9 |
| Capsize screening | 1.93 | 1.97 |
| Hull speed (kn) | 7.0 | 7.8 |
C&C 35 vs Nonsuch 36: the short version
- The Nonsuch 36 is the larger boat at 36.0 ft10.97 m LOA versus 34.6 ft10.54 m for the C&C 35.
- The Nonsuch 36 is heavier, displacing about 62% more, which usually means a steadier but slower-to-accelerate hull.
- On sail area/displacement the C&C 35 carries the more powerful rig (19.2 vs 18.0), favouring lighter-air performance.
- The Nonsuch 36 scores higher on the Brewer comfort ratio, suggesting an easier motion in a seaway.
- By the capsize screening formula the C&C 35 rates better for offshore work (1.93 vs 1.97).
Ratios are guidelines computed from published specs; condition, layout and gear matter as much as the numbers.