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Sigma 36 |
Brief details
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Builder |
Built for Sigma Yachts, Hayling Island by Marine
Projects, Plymouth |
The Sigma 36 was
designed as a fast cruiser-racer in the days when racers were also
expected to be comfortable (but fast) cruisers. Sigma 36s tend to
be cheaper than the cruising Sigma 362s based on the same hull,
mostly because many have had a hard racing life. The main differences between the 36 and 362 are that the 362 has a door to the aft double berth forming a separate cabin, and the 362 is masthead rigged rather than fractional as on the 36. |
LOA |
36' 0" |
Sail area |
741 sq ft |
LWL |
28' 9" |
Rig |
Sloop |
Beam |
11' 6" |
Cabins |
2 |
Draught |
6' 1" |
Berths |
9 |
Displacement |
12,300 lbs |
Engine |
Volvo 2003 diesel |
Ballast |
4,900 lbs |
BHP |
28 |
Keel type |
Iron fin keel and spade rudder |
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Following the considerable success of his
one-design Sigma
33 cruiser-racer, introduced in 1978 as the first Sigma
model, David Thomas designed the larger Sigma 36 in 1980/81
with the aim of repeating the success with a bigger version,
though there was probably never any intention to market the
36 as a one-design racer.
The wide beam of the Sigma 36 gives spacious accommodation,
including a large aft double berth under the cockpit. Like
virtually all David Thomas designs, the Sigma 36 is close-winded
and fast, yet is easy enough to handle and sail to make a
good long-distance cruiser. 'Yachting Monthly' reviewed the
design in 2001, commenting "....the Sigma 36 is beautiful
to sail. There are not many yachts that can compare. She gives
a huge feeling of security .... backed up by fabulous handling"
The Sigma 36 was later reworked into the
Sigma 362 fast cruiser, with a slightly detuned rig and
a modified interior, with larger heads and an aft cabin separated
by a door.
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