New Bedford 35
Description
The New Bedford 35 is a classic American wooden auxiliary cruiser designed by Samuel Sturgis Crocker (a prominent New England naval architect known for elegant, seaworthy designs in the pre-WWII era). It was built in wood by Carl N. Beetle (Beetle Boat Co., New Bedford, Massachusetts, USA), with production starting in 1939 as a limited "cruising-racing class" of auxiliaries—likely a small series (dozens of hulls at most, based on rarity today and historical context; no exact count widely published, as it was a pre-fiberglass custom/short-run design). Construction emphasized heavy displacement for a comfortable, sea-kindly motion, a full/long keel for directional stability and tracking, fractional sloop rig for balanced handling, and solid craftsmanship typical of 1930s–1940s New England yards—suitable for coastal/offshore cruising with proven seaworthiness (many examples cruised extensively, e.g., Maine coast voyages). It features a traditional layout (typically 2 cabins with 4–6 berths, galley, heads, and good storage), auxiliary inboard engine (originals often Gray Marine gas), and enduring appeal among classic wooden boat enthusiasts for its handsome lines and comfort in varied conditions.
Construction Details
| Designer | Samuel Crocker |
|---|---|
| Builder | Beetle Boat Co. |
| Length | 35.000 ft |
| LOA | 35.000 ft |
| LWL | 28.000 ft |
| Beam | 9.500 ft |
| Displacement | 18000 lb |
| Max Draft | 5.750 ft |
| Year Built | 1939 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 37.75 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 12.75 ft |
| p | 42.16 ft |
| e | 18.66 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37.75 ft | 12.75 ft | 42.16 ft | 18.66 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
New Bedford 35 - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 42.16 ft - (12850 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 18.66 ft - (5688 mm) |
| Leech | * 45.3 ft - (13807 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 87.98 ° |
| Diagonal | * 45.5 ft - (13868 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 6 in - (152 mm) |
| Area | 392.92 ft² |
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New Bedford 35 - JIBSAIL
| Luff | * 31.88 ft - (9717 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 17.05 ft - (5197 mm) |
| Leech | * 27.43 ft - (8361 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 14.66 ft - (4468 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12 ° |
| Area | 233.74 ft² |
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New Bedford 35 - GENOA
| Luff | * 37.85 ft - (11537 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 20.73 ft - (6319 mm) |
| Leech | * 35.46 ft - (10808 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 19.13 ft - (5831 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4 ° |
| Area | 361.99 ft² |
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New Bedford 35 - SPINNAKER
| Stays | * 37.85 ft - (11537 mm) |
|---|---|
| MidGirth | * 22.95 ft - (6995 mm) |
| Foot | * 22.95 ft - (6995 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | 738.36 ft² |
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Disclaimer. Boats are not all the same -- even when produced in the same factory of the same model. Sailrite does its best to publish accurate dimensions, but we often find it worthwhile to have our customers measure their boats carefully before we produce kits for them. You should take the same precautions, especially when the data is not from Sailrite. The information on this site is not guaranteed to be accurate. Sailrite offers this content as a service to our community, but takes no responsibility for the reliability of the data provided.
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