BoatsOyster Marine Sj-35

Oyster Marine Sj-35

Fractional Sloop · Fin keel, spade rudder · 1982–1985

An IOR 3/4 racer featuring an updated elliptical keel and a high sail-area-to-displacement ratio for competitive speed

Designed by Stephen Jones.

LOA
Beam
Draft (max)
Displacement
Hull type
Fin w/spade Rudder

Is it for you?

Character

Where this design lands on the numbers a shopper trusts — read straight from her own ratios.

LivelySea-kindly

Her moderate displacement on a moderate beam gives 18 — a quick, lively motion that feels every wave.

Comfort ratio 18
CoastalBluewater

2.23 — right around the 2.0 line, the edge between coastal and offshore.

Capsize screening 2.23
LightHeavy

190 — moderately heavy for her waterline, a balanced cruising weight.

Displacement / length 190
EasygoingPowered-up

21.6 — plenty of sail for her weight; lively and quick to respond.

Sail area / displacement 21.6

Powered-up and quick to accelerate — this one likes to sail.

  • Draws more than ~84% of boats her size on file

Compared with 2964 boats of the same type within a quarter of her length.

The record

Full specifications

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Dimensions
Weights
Rig & sail area
Rig
Fractional Sloop
Ratios
SA / displacement
21.6
Displacement / length
189.7
Comfort ratio
17.6
Capsize screening
2.23
Hull speed
7.0 kn
Pounds / inch immersion
1112
Hull
Hull type
Fin w/spade rudder
Construction
Fiberglass
Production
Years built
1982–1985
Units built
27
Designer
Stephen Jones
Builder
Oyster Marine, Windboats Marine Ltd, Landamores Yacht Builders

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