Sunsett 35
Description
The Sunsett 35 is a 35‑foot (10.67 m) motorsailer designed by Alan Wright and built by Sunsett Marine (UK) from 1973 to 1980, with approximately 20–30 boats produced. Features a ketch rig (auxiliary sail), pilothouse, twin diesel engines (typically Perkins 40–50 HP each), full keel, and heavy displacement for long‑range motoring. Steel construction emphasizes durability for liveaboard/offshore use with 2 cabins, galley, head, and 100+ gal fuel capacity.
Construction Details
| Designer | Alan Wright |
|---|---|
| Builder | Sunsett Marine (UK) |
| Length | 35.000 ft |
| LOA | 35.000 ft |
| LWL | 28.000 ft |
| Beam | 11.500 ft |
| Displacement | 22000 lb |
| Ballast | 6000 lb |
| Max Draft | 4.500 ft |
| Year Built | 1973 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 47 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 15 ft |
| p | 41 ft |
| e | 13 ft |
| p2 | 25 ft |
| e2 | 9 ft |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47 ft | 15 ft | 41 ft | 13 ft | 25 ft | 9 ft | - | - |
Sails
Sunsett 35 - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 41 ft - (12497 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 13 ft - (3962 mm) |
| Leech | * 42.43 ft - (12933 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88.01 ° |
| Diagonal | * 42.58 ft - (12978 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 6 in - (152 mm) |
| Area | 266.21 ft² |
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Sunsett 35 - JIBSAIL
| Luff | * 39.47 ft - (12030 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 19.86 ft - (6053 mm) |
| Leech | * 34.29 ft - (10452 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 17.25 ft - (5258 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12 ° |
| Area | 340.49 ft² |
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Sunsett 35 - GENOA
| Luff | * 46.87 ft - (14286 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 24.22 ft - (7382 mm) |
| Leech | * 44.09 ft - (13439 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 22.5 ft - (6858 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4 ° |
| Area | 527.37 ft² |
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Sunsett 35 - SPINNAKER
| Stays | * 46.87 ft - (14286 mm) |
|---|---|
| MidGirth | * 27 ft - (8230 mm) |
| Foot | * 27 ft - (8230 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | 1075.67 ft² |
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