Invader 36 vs Niagara 35
How do the Invader 36 and Niagara 35 compare? Below, their dimensions, displacement, sail area and the standard design ratios side by side, followed by a data-driven summary.
Invader 36 | Invader 36 | Niagara 35 | |
|---|---|---|
| Length overall | 35.8 ft10.90 m | 35.1 ft10.69 m |
| Waterline length | 24.3 ft7.39 m | 26.7 ft8.13 m |
| Beam | 9.2 ft2.79 m | 11.4 ft3.48 m |
| Draft | 5.0 ft1.52 m | 5.2 ft1.58 m |
| Displacement | 10,550 lb4,785 kg | 14,000 lb6,350 kg |
| Ballast | 3,800 lb1,724 kg | 5,500 lb2,495 kg |
| Sail area | 504 ft²46.8 m² | 598 ft²55.6 m² |
| SA / Displacement | 16.76 | 16.47 |
| Displacement / Length | 330 | 329 |
| Comfort ratio | 30.8 | 28.9 |
| Capsize screening | 1.67 | 1.90 |
| Hull speed (kn) | 6.6 | 6.9 |
Invader 36 vs Niagara 35: the short version
- The Invader 36 is the larger boat at 35.8 ft10.90 m LOA versus 35.1 ft10.69 m for the Niagara 35.
- The Niagara 35 is heavier, displacing about 33% more, which usually means a steadier but slower-to-accelerate hull.
- On sail area/displacement the Invader 36 carries the more powerful rig (16.8 vs 16.5), 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 1.90).
Ratios are guidelines computed from published specs; condition, layout and gear matter as much as the numbers.