Invader 36 vs Niagara 26
How do the Invader 36 and Niagara 26 compare? Below, their dimensions, displacement, sail area and the standard design ratios side by side, followed by a data-driven summary.
Invader 36 
Niagara 26 | Invader 36 | Niagara 26 | |
|---|---|---|
| Length overall | 35.8 ft10.90 m | 26.7 ft8.13 m |
| Waterline length | 24.3 ft7.39 m | 23.0 ft7.01 m |
| Beam | 9.2 ft2.79 m | 8.3 ft2.54 m |
| Draft | 5.0 ft1.52 m | 4.4 ft1.35 m |
| Displacement | 10,550 lb4,785 kg | 4,000 lb1,814 kg |
| Ballast | 3,800 lb1,724 kg | 1,700 lb771 kg |
| Sail area | 504 ft²46.8 m² | 316 ft²29.4 m² |
| SA / Displacement | 16.76 | 20.06 |
| Displacement / Length | 330 | 147 |
| Comfort ratio | 30.8 | 15.2 |
| Capsize screening | 1.67 | 2.10 |
| Hull speed (kn) | 6.6 | 6.4 |
Invader 36 vs Niagara 26: the short version
- The Invader 36 is the larger boat at 35.8 ft10.90 m LOA versus 26.7 ft8.13 m for the Niagara 26.
- The Invader 36 is heavier, displacing about 164% more, which usually means a steadier but slower-to-accelerate hull.
- On sail area/displacement the Niagara 26 carries the more powerful rig (20.1 vs 16.8), favouring lighter-air performance.
- The Invader 36 scores higher on the Brewer comfort ratio, suggesting an easier motion in a seaway.
- By the capsize screening formula the Invader 36 rates better for offshore work (1.67 vs 2.10).
Ratios are guidelines computed from published specs; condition, layout and gear matter as much as the numbers.