CS 36 vs CS 50
How do the CS 36 and CS 50 compare? Below, their dimensions, displacement, sail area and the standard design ratios side by side, followed by a data-driven summary.
CS 36 
CS 50 | CS 36 | CS 50 | |
|---|---|---|
| Length overall | 36.5 ft11.13 m | 49.9 ft15.20 m |
| Waterline length | 29.3 ft8.92 m | 38.4 ft11.70 m |
| Beam | 11.5 ft3.51 m | 14.2 ft4.32 m |
| Draft | 6.3 ft1.91 m | 8.7 ft2.64 m |
| Displacement | 15,500 lb7,031 kg | 27,557 lb12,500 kg |
| Ballast | 6,500 lb2,948 kg | 12,125 lb5,500 kg |
| Sail area | 640 ft²59.5 m² | 1,390 ft²129.1 m² |
| SA / Displacement | 16.47 | 24.38 |
| Displacement / Length | 277 | 218 |
| Comfort ratio | 29.5 | 29.9 |
| Capsize screening | 1.84 | 1.88 |
| Hull speed (kn) | 7.2 | 8.3 |
CS 36 vs CS 50: the short version
- The CS 50 is the larger boat at 49.9 ft15.20 m LOA versus 36.5 ft11.13 m for the CS 36.
- The CS 50 is heavier, displacing about 78% more, which usually means a steadier but slower-to-accelerate hull.
- On sail area/displacement the CS 50 carries the more powerful rig (24.4 vs 16.5), favouring lighter-air performance.
- The CS 50 scores higher on the Brewer comfort ratio, suggesting an easier motion in a seaway.
- By the capsize screening formula the CS 36 rates better for offshore work (1.84 vs 1.88).
Ratios are guidelines computed from published specs; condition, layout and gear matter as much as the numbers.