Hinterhoeller F3 vs Niagara 35
How do the Hinterhoeller F3 and Niagara 35 compare? Below, their dimensions, displacement, sail area and the standard design ratios side by side, followed by a data-driven summary.
Hinterhoeller F3 | Hinterhoeller F3 | Niagara 35 | |
|---|---|---|
| Length overall | 36.4 ft11.08 m | 35.1 ft10.69 m |
| Waterline length | 29.5 ft8.99 m | 26.7 ft8.13 m |
| Beam | 11.8 ft3.60 m | 11.4 ft3.48 m |
| Draft | 6.8 ft2.06 m | 5.2 ft1.58 m |
| Displacement | 10,900 lb4,944 kg | 14,000 lb6,350 kg |
| Ballast | 5,730 lb2,599 kg | 5,500 lb2,495 kg |
| Sail area | 630 ft²58.5 m² | 598 ft²55.6 m² |
| SA / Displacement | 20.50 | 16.47 |
| Displacement / Length | 190 | 329 |
| Comfort ratio | 19.9 | 28.9 |
| Capsize screening | 2.13 | 1.90 |
| Hull speed (kn) | 7.3 | 6.9 |
Hinterhoeller F3 vs Niagara 35: the short version
- The Hinterhoeller F3 is the larger boat at 36.4 ft11.08 m LOA versus 35.1 ft10.69 m for the Niagara 35.
- The Niagara 35 is heavier, displacing about 28% more, which usually means a steadier but slower-to-accelerate hull.
- On sail area/displacement the Hinterhoeller F3 carries the more powerful rig (20.5 vs 16.5), favouring lighter-air performance.
- The Niagara 35 scores higher on the Brewer comfort ratio, suggesting an easier motion in a seaway.
- By the capsize screening formula the Niagara 35 rates better for offshore work (1.90 vs 2.13).
Ratios are guidelines computed from published specs; condition, layout and gear matter as much as the numbers.