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Allied Princess 36 // Boat Shopping
1 September 2026 · 50 min · 302 views
What this video covers
The Allied Princess 36 is a 36-foot fiberglass ketch designed by Arthur Edmonds and built by Allied Boat Company in Catskill, New York, during the 1970s.7:57 Known for heavy construction and a 4.5-foot draft, the design features a 27-foot waterline and a 14,000-pound displacement.15:42 The ketch rig and moderate sail-area-to-displacement ratio prioritize comfortable motion and forgiving handling over high-performance upwind sailing. Originally marketed to cruisers inspired by 1970s literature, the model remains popular for its practical interior layout and shallow draft, which is well-suited for cruising areas like the Bahamas.8:52 The boat typically includes a V-berth, a quarter-berth, and a convertible settee in the main cabin.14:37 Because many of these vessels are now older, they are frequently sold by owners rather than through brokers.4:03 The design shares lineage with other Allied models, such as the Sea Wind 30 and the Allied Seabreeze, both of which established the builder's reputation for early, robust fiberglass production.6:33
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