Aerodyne 35
Description
The Aerodyne 35 (also known as the South 35) is an ultralight fiberglass composite racer-cruiser designed by Groupe Finot and built by Bellamer Oy in Finland starting in 2000. It was conceived as a high-performance coastal boat with innovative features like a water ballast system (800 kg / 1,763 lb.) for adjustable stability—filled for sailing and drained for trailering or shallow drafts—making it versatile for racing, short-handed cruising, or family outings. With its fractional sloop rig (options include a rotating spar for efficiency) and dual rudders, the Aerodyne 35 emphasizes speed and balance, often compared to a scaled-down IMOCA 60 for its dynamic handling. Production was limited (fewer than 10 hulls), so it's rare today, but it's prized for its stiffness, low capsize risk, and ability to plane in moderate winds.
Construction Details
| Designer | Groupe Finot |
|---|---|
| Builder | Bellamer Oy |
| Length | 35.500 ft |
| LOA | 35.500 ft |
| LWL | 34.500 ft |
| Beam | 11.550 ft |
| Displacement | 7055 lb |
| Ballast | 2205 lb |
| Max Draft | 8.200 ft |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 40.70 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 12.80 ft |
| p | 50.52 ft |
| e | 16.50 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40.70 ft | 12.80 ft | 50.52 ft | 16.50 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
| Sail Type | MAINSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 50.52 ft - (15398 mm) |
| Foot | * 16.5 ft - (5029 mm) |
| Leech | * 52.48 ft - (15996 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 52.6 ft - (16032 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 4.5 in - (114 mm) |
| Area | * 425.901 ft² |
| Sail Type | JIBSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 34.14 ft - (10406 mm) |
| Foot | * 16.91 ft - (5154 mm) |
| Leech | * 29.72 ft - (9059 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 14.72 ft - (4487 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12 ° |
| Area | * 251.28 ft² |
| Sail Type | GENOA |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 40.54 ft - (12357 mm) |
| Foot | * 20.63 ft - (6288 mm) |
| Leech | * 38.17 ft - (11634 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 19.2 ft - (5852 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4 ° |
| Area | * 389.16 ft² |
| Sail Type | ASYMMETRICAL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 40.54 ft - (12357 mm) |
| Foot | * 21.12 ft - (6437 mm) |
| Leech | * 37.3 ft - (11369 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 642.15 ft² |
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