Invader 36 vs Nonsuch 324
How do the Invader 36 and Nonsuch 324 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 | Nonsuch 324 | |
|---|---|---|
| Length overall | 35.8 ft10.90 m | 32.3 ft9.85 m |
| Waterline length | 24.3 ft7.39 m | 28.8 ft8.76 m |
| Beam | 9.2 ft2.79 m | 11.8 ft3.61 m |
| Draft | 5.0 ft1.52 m | 4.3 ft1.32 m |
| Displacement | 10,550 lb4,785 kg | 11,500 lb5,216 kg |
| Ballast | 3,800 lb1,724 kg | 4,240 lb1,923 kg |
| Sail area | 504 ft²46.8 m² | 689 ft²64.0 m² |
| SA / Displacement | 16.76 | 21.64 |
| Displacement / Length | 330 | 216 |
| Comfort ratio | 30.8 | 22.2 |
| Capsize screening | 1.67 | 2.10 |
| Hull speed (kn) | 6.6 | 7.2 |
Invader 36 vs Nonsuch 324: the short version
- The Invader 36 is the larger boat at 35.8 ft10.90 m LOA versus 32.3 ft9.85 m for the Nonsuch 324.
- The Nonsuch 324 is heavier, displacing about 9% more, which usually means a steadier but slower-to-accelerate hull.
- On sail area/displacement the Nonsuch 324 carries the more powerful rig (21.6 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.