What the fleet has seen
The Bestevaer 36, as the fleet has seen it
Derived from the videos the fleet has analysed of this model. ▶ marks open the moment aboard.
The Bestevaer 36 is an aluminum expedition sailboat, designed by Gerard Dykstra of Dykstra Naval Architects and built by KM Yachtbuilders since 2023. This 36-foot vessel features a retractable swing keel and a transom-hung rudder, allowing it to be beached safely.0:10 Constructed from recycled aluminum with minimal paint, it emphasizes a low environmental footprint, including sails made from recycled plastic.1:12 The boat displaces 8800 kg, has a 3.8 m beam, and a 2.4 m draft.25:35 It is powered by a 15 kW electric motor capable of hydro-generation, supplemented by solar panels, and carries a 130 L diesel tank for a heater and optional range extender.25:55 The interior includes a pilot house, a salon with a central keel box doubling as a table, a small galley, and a berth suitable for children.27:32 Standard sail configurations include a 36.9 m2 main and a 28.2 m2 105% genoa, with optional square-top main, Hoyt boom jib, staysail, and Code 55.
