Niagara 35
Hinterhoeller Yachts · designed by Mark Ellis · 1978
fin keelBermuda rigCanada
The Niagara 35 is a 35-foot bermuda rig sailboat designed by Mark Ellis and built by Hinterhoeller Yachts, first launched in 1978.
General
| Builder | Hinterhoeller Yachts |
|---|---|
| Designer | Mark Ellis |
| Years built | 1978 |
| Hull type | fin keel |
| Rig type | Bermuda rig |
| Construction | fiberglass |
| Origin | Canada |
Dimensions
| LOA | 35.08 ft10.69 m |
|---|---|
| LWL | 26.67 ft8.13 m |
| Beam | 11.42 ft3.48 m |
| Draft (max) | 5.17 ft1.58 m |
| Displacement | 14,000 lb6,350 kg |
| Ballast | 5,500 lb2,495 kg |
| Sail Area | 598 ft²55.6 m² |
Design ratios
Computed from the specs above using the standard formulas. Try the sailboat calculators with your own numbers.
SA / Displacement 16.47 Cruiser — good all-round performance
Ballast / Displacement 39.3 % Higher = stiffer / more sail-carrying power
Displacement / Length 329 Heavy — bluewater displacement
Comfort Ratio 28.9 Coastal cruiser
Capsize Screening 1.90 Suited to offshore passages (≤ 2.0)
Hull Speed 6.9 kn Theoretical max displacement speed
How these numbers are calculated
- SA / Displacement
SA ÷ (Disp ÷ 64)^(2/3)— Power-to-weight. < 16 under-canvassed, 16–20 cruiser, > 20 racer.- Ballast / Displacement
Ballast ÷ Disp × 100— Stability/stiffness. Higher carries sail better.- Displacement / Length
Disp(lt) ÷ (0.01 · LWL)³— < 100 ultralight, 100–200 light, 200–300 moderate, > 300 heavy.- Comfort Ratio (Brewer)
Disp ÷ (0.65 · (0.7·LWL + 0.3·LOA) · Beam^1.33)— Motion in a seaway. Higher = more comfortable offshore.- Capsize Screening
Beam ÷ (Disp ÷ 64)^(1/3)— ≤ 2.0 favored for offshore; > 2.0 better for coastal use.- Hull Speed
1.34 · √LWL— Theoretical max displacement speed in knots.
Estimated price
$34,000 typical range $27,000 – $41,000
⚠ Rough estimate only — not market data. Derived from a simple model based on length and hull age; actual asking prices vary widely with condition, equipment, engine hours and location.
