1982 Cape Dory 36
LOA
10.97m (36.0ft)
Beam
3.28m (10.8ft)
Displacement
6,804kg (15,000lbs)
Year
1982–1990
Manufacturer
Cape Dory
Full Specifications
| Specification | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length Overall (LOA) | 10.97 m | 36.0 ft |
| Length Waterline (LWL) | 8.69 m | 28.5 ft |
| Beam | 3.28 m | 10.8 ft |
| Draft | 1.52 m | 5.0 ft |
| Mast Height | 14.50 m | 47.6 ft |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 6,804 kg | 15,000 lbs |
| Ballast | 2,722 kg | 6,001 lbs |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 55.5 m² | 597 ft² |
| Rig / Boat Type | Cutter | |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | |
| Keel Type | Full | |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 28 HP | |
| Fuel Capacity | 114 L | 30.1 gal |
| Water Capacity | 189 L | 49.9 gal |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 6 | |
| Cabins | 2 | |
| Design | ||
| Designer | Carl Alberg | |
| Country of Origin | USA | |
Performance Ratios
SA/D Ratio
15.70
Moderate — adequate for cruising
Ballast Ratio
40.0%
Heavy ballast — very stiff and stable
Capsize Screening Ratio
0.69 Offshore Capable
Excellent — suitable for offshore passages
Lower is better. Values below 2.0 are considered suitable for offshore sailing.
Comfort Ratio
24.5
Moderate — acceptable for coastal cruising
About the 1982 Cape Dory 36
The Cape Dory 36 is a capable offshore cutter with Carl Alberg's trademark traditional lines and solid construction. Her full keel and heavy displacement provide a seakindly motion ideal for extended coastal and offshore cruising.